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French Embassy in Latvia

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In Latvia, France has an embassy in Riga. Latvian citizens and French citizens move freely between the two countries.

French Embassy in Riga

At Raiņa bulvāris 9, LV-1050 Rīga, the French embassy represents France towards Latvia. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for Latvian citizens

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As Latvia and France both belong to the European free movement area, Latvian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for France.

Latvia’s missions in France

Missions of Latvia in France (10)

In return, Latvia has 10 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

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France in Latvia

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Latvia.

When the French embassy in Latvia is closed

The French embassy in Latvia closes on Latvia’s public holidays, the next being Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday 18 November 2026, Christmas Eve (Ziemassvētku vakars) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Pirmie Ziemassvētki) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Latvia?

The French embassy is in Riga, at Raiņa bulvāris 9, LV-1050 Rīga.

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for France?

As Latvia and France both belong to the European free movement area, Latvian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for France.

Do French citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Free movement applies: French citizens enter Latvia with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

Does Latvia have an embassy in France?

Yes, Latvia has its embassy in Paris, along with 9 other missions in France.