Embassy of the United Kingdom in Riga
Today · Closed- Address
- Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Kathy Leach
United Kingdom
Latvia
British Embassy in Latvia
1 embassy
In Latvia, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Riga. Latvian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
British Embassy in Riga
The British embassy is in Riga, the capital of Latvia, at Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga. The head of mission on record is Kathy Leach. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Latvian citizens
LatviaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Latvia
United KingdomLatvia Visa-free, 90 days Latvia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Latvia
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Fee: £20
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.
Latvia’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Latvia in the United Kingdom (4)
In return, Latvia has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Latvia
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Latvia.
Travel to Latvia for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Latvia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Latvia, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Latvia is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Latvia?
The British embassy is in Riga, at Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Latvia have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Latvia has its embassy in London, along with 3 other missions in the United Kingdom.