- Address
- Samnera Velsa iela 1, LV-1046 Rīga
- Phone
- +371 6710 7000
- Website
- lv.usembassy.gov
United States
Latvia
US Embassy in Latvia
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Latvia by 1 mission: an embassy in Riga. Latvian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
US Embassy in Riga
At Samnera Velsa iela 1, LV-1046 Rīga, the US embassy represents the United States towards Latvia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Latvian citizens
LatviaUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Latvia
United StatesLatvia Visa-free, 90 days Latvia visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Latvia
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
Latvia’s missions in the United States
Missions of Latvia in the United States (3)
In return, Latvia has 3 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Latvia
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Latvia.
Travel to Latvia for US citizens
Latvia admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Latvia, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Latvia is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Latvia?
The US embassy is in Riga, at Samnera Velsa iela 1, LV-1046 Rīga.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Latvia?
US citizens do not need a visa for Latvia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Latvia have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Latvia has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 2 other missions in the United States.