Latvian Embassy in Ottawa
Embassy 
Latvia Ottawa, Canada
- Address
- Sparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
- Phone
- +1 613 238-6014
- Website
- mfa.gov.lv
- Fax
- +1 613 238-7044
Head of mission: Katarina Platere
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Record last updated on 25 March 2024
Latvia’s embassy to Canada is in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, at Sparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa. No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Latvia, for stays of up to 90 days. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the Latvian embassy in Ottawa
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Latvia
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Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
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Christmas Eve
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Latvia visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaLatvia Visa-free, 90 days Latvia visa for citizens of Canada
LatviaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Latvia
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Latvia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0.0% | 95.0% |
| 2024 | 15 | 14 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 11 | 10 | 1 | – | – |
2025 figures: 11 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Latvia’s embassy in Ottawa, and 10 visas were issued. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (15).
Across all Schengen consulates in Canada, 9.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Latvia’s rate worldwide was 12.3%. Latvia received the 22nd largest number of applications of the 23 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Canada.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Chad in OttawaSparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
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High Commission of Uganda in OttawaSparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
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High Commission of Bangladesh in OttawaSparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
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High Commission of Jamaica in OttawaSparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
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Embassy of Costa Rica in Ottawa275 Slater Street, Suite 1002, Ottawa K1P 5H9
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Embassy of Belgium in OttawaAlbert Street 360, K1R 7X7 Ottawa
Latvia’s other missions in Canada
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa is the only mission of Latvia in Canada on record. Canada in turn has an embassy in Riga.
Good to know
About the Latvian embassy in Ottawa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Latvia in Ottawa. It is headed by Katarina Platere, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Sparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa. The record for the Latvian embassy in Ottawa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Latvian citizens travelling to Canada
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
When the Latvian embassy in Ottawa is closed
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Latvia such as Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Before visiting the Latvian embassy in Ottawa
Current procedures for the Latvian embassy in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Latvian embassy in Ottawa
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa has 48 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Latvian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa is at Sparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa.
What are the opening hours of the Latvian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Latvian Embassy in Ottawa open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Latvian embassy in Ottawa do not include Saturday.
When is the Latvian Embassy in Ottawa closed?
The Latvian embassy in Ottawa closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Latvia.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Latvia, for stays of up to 90 days.
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