German Embassy in Riga
Embassy 
Germany Riga, Latvia
- Address
- Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga
- Phone
- +371-6708-5100
- Website
- riga.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67290
Head of mission: Gudrun Masloch, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 2 January 2026
At Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga, the German embassy in Riga represents Germany towards Latvia. 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. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Riga
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Die Schalterzeiten der Rechts- und Konsularabteilung sind wie folgt: Montag, Dienstag, Donnerstag und Freitag: 09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr Mittwoch: 14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr Für Ihre Vorsprache benötigen Sie einen Termin, welchen Sie hier kostenlos vereinbaren können. Die Mitarbeiter der Botschaft sind telefonisch erreichbar: Montag-Mittwoch: 8:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr Donnerstag: 8:00 Uhr bis 16:30 Uhr Freitag: 8:00 Uhr bis 15:00 Feiertage 2026 An den folgenden Tagen bleibt die Botschaft (einschließlich der Visastelle) geschlossen: Donnerstag, 01.01.2026 - Neujahr Sonntag, 08.03.2026 - Internationaler Frauentag Freitag, 03.04.2026 - Karfreitag Montag, 06.04.2026 - Ostermontag Freitag, 01.05.2026 - Tag der Arbeit Donnerstag, 14.05.2026 - Christi Himmelfahrt Montag, 25.05.2026 - Pfingstmontag Dienstag, 23.06.2026 - Ligo Mittwoch, 24.06.2026 - Johannistag Samstag, 03.10.2026 - Tag der deutschen Einheit Mittwoch, 18.11.2026 - Lettischer Nationalfeiertag Donnerstag, 24.12.2026 - Heiligabend Freitag, 25.12.2026 - 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag Samstag, 26.12.2026 - 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag Donnerstag, 31.12.2026 - Silvester
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Latvia
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Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
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Christmas Eve
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Riga is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Latvian citizens
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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.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 1 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Riga, and 1 visas were issued. The number of applications was almost unchanged (1 in 2024).
Germany received the largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Latvia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of France in RigaRaiņa bulvāris 9, LV-1050 Rīga
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Embassy of Moldova in RigaZigfrīda Annas Meierovica bulvāris 14, LV-1050 Rīga
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Embassy of Italy in RigaTeātra iela 9, LV-1050 Rīga
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Embassy of Norway in RigaZirgu iela 14, LV-1050 Rīga
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Embassy of Georgia in RigaRaiņa bulvāris 3, LV-1050 Rīga
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Consulate of Russia in RigaSmilšu iela 3, LV-1050 Rīga
Germany’s other missions in Latvia
The German embassy in Riga is the only mission of Germany in Latvia on record. Latvia in turn has 10 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Riga
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Riga. The head of mission on record is Gudrun Masloch, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga. The record for the German embassy in Riga includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Riga is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Riga for public holidays in Latvia are Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and Christmas Eve (Ziemassvētku vakars) on Thursday 24 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Riga
Current procedures for the German embassy in Riga, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Riga
The German embassy in Riga has 30 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Riga?
The German embassy in Riga is at Raiņa bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Rīga.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Riga?
The German embassy in Riga is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Riga open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Riga do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Riga closed?
The German embassy in Riga 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, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Germany?
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.
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