British Embassy in Riga
Embassy 
United Kingdom Riga, Latvia
- Address
- Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Kathy Leach
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 16 September 2024
The British embassy in Riga stands at Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga, in Riga, the capital of Latvia. 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.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Riga
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
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 the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Riga is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
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
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. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Riga.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of South Korea in RigaJura Alunāna iela 2, LV-1010 Rīga
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Embassy of Sweden in RigaJura Alunāna iela 7, LV-1010 Rīga
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Embassy of Kazakhstan in RigaJura Alunāna iela 2, LV-1010 Rīga
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Embassy of Russia in RigaAntonijas 2, Riga, Latvia, LV-1010
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Embassy of Turkey in RigaAndreja Pumpura iela 2, LV-1010 Rīga
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Embassy of Malta in RigaElizabetes iela 31, LV-1010 Rīga
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Latvia
The British embassy in Riga is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Latvia on record. Latvia in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Riga
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Riga. The head of mission on record is Kathy Leach.
Address and contact
Address: Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga. The record for the British embassy in Riga includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Latvia
No visa is needed by British citizens for Latvia, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Riga is closed
The next closures of the British 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 on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Riga
Current procedures for the British embassy in Riga, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Riga
The British embassy in Riga has 37 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Riga?
The British embassy in Riga is at Jura Alunāna iela 5, LV-1010 Rīga.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Riga?
The British embassy in Riga is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the British Embassy in Riga open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Riga do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Riga closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
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.
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