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Russian Embassy & Consulates in Latvia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

In Latvia, Russia has an embassy in Riga and a consulate in Riga. Latvian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Map: Russia’s 2 missions in Latvia

Map: Russia’s 2 missions in Latvia

Russian Embassy in Riga

Embassy of Russia in Riga

Embassy · Riga

Today · Closed
Address
Antonijas 2, Riga, Latvia, LV-1010
Head of mission
Касаткин Дмитрий Витальевич

At Antonijas 2, Riga, Latvia, LV-1010, the Russian embassy represents Russia towards Latvia. The head of mission on record is Касаткин Дмитрий Витальевич. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russian consulates in Latvia

Russia also has a consulate in Riga; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Russia visa for Latvian citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Latvia

  • Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
  • Regular tourist visa
  • Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
  • 11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Latvian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Russia, not at the Russian embassy.

Latvia’s missions in Russia

Missions of Latvia in Russia (2)

In return, Latvia has 2 missions in Russia, including its embassy in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Latvia

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in Latvia.

Travel to Latvia for Russian citizens

Latvia requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Latvia, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Russian missions in Latvia are closed

Russian missions in Latvia close 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Russian embassy in Latvia?

The Russian embassy is in Riga, at Antonijas 2, Riga, Latvia, LV-1010.

Does Russia have consulates in Latvia?

Yes, Russia has a consulate in Riga.

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Latvia requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does Latvia have an embassy in Russia?

Yes, Latvia has its embassy in Moscow, along with 1 other mission in Russia.