Embassy of Germany in Riga
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga
- Phone
- +371-6708-5100
- Website
- riga.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Gudrun Masloch, Ambassador
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German Embassy in Latvia
1 embassy
Germany is represented in Latvia by 1 mission: an embassy in Riga. Latvian citizens and German citizens move freely between the two countries.
German Embassy in Riga
The German embassy is in Riga, the capital of Latvia, at Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga. The head of mission on record is Gudrun Masloch, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
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Latvian citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Latvia’s missions in Germany
Missions of Latvia in Germany (10)
In return, Latvia has 10 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
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Germany in Latvia
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Latvia.
When the German embassy in Latvia is closed
The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Latvia?
The German embassy is in Riga, at Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Free movement applies: Latvian citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do German citizens need a visa for Latvia?
As Germany and Latvia both belong to the European free movement area, German citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Latvia.
Does Latvia have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Latvia has its embassy in Berlin, along with 9 other missions in Germany.