Latvian Embassy in Ankara
Embassy 
Latvia Ankara, Turkey
- Address
- Reşit Galip Caddesi 95, 06680 Ankara
- Phone
- +90 312 405 61 36
- Website
- am.gov.lv
- Fax
- +90 312 405 61 37
Head of mission: Bahtijors Hasans
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 28 January 2025
At Reşit Galip Caddesi 95, 06680 Ankara, the Latvian embassy in Ankara represents Latvia towards Turkey. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Opening hours of the Latvian embassy in Ankara
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in Latvia
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Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
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Christmas Eve
The Latvian embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Latvia visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyLatvia Visa required Latvia visa for citizens of Turkey
LatviaTurkey Visa-free, 30 days Turkey visa for citizens of Latvia
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia. Whether the Latvian embassy in Ankara takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,102 | 839 | 261 | 23.7% | 47.2% |
| 2024 | 1,303 | 995 | 296 | 22.8% | 49.2% |
| 2025 | 1,828 | 1,581 | 232 | 12.8% | 44.9% |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy in Ankara received 1,828 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,581. 232 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 12.8%. In 2024 it had been 22.8%: the rate fell by 10.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 40% compared with 2024 (1,303).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 12.8% (2025) to 23.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Turkey, 14.6% of applications were refused in 2025; Latvia’s rate worldwide was 12.3%. Latvia received the 27th largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 44.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Turkey.
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
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Embassy of South Sudan in AnkaraKız Kulesi Sokağı 1, 06680 Ankara
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Embassy of Kuwait in AnkaraReşit Galip Caddesi 110, 06700 Ankara
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Embassy of Greece in AnkaraZiaür Rahman Caddesi 9,11, 06680 Ankara
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Honorary Consulate of Iceland in AnkaraKız Kulesi Sokağı 14, 06680 Ankara
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Embassy of Kosovo in AnkaraHirfanlı Sokak 14, 06680 Ankara
Latvia’s other missions in Turkey
The Latvian embassy in Ankara is one of 2 missions of Latvia in Turkey. Honorary consulates: Istanbul. Turkey in turn has an embassy in Riga.
Good to know
About the Latvian embassy in Ankara
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Latvia in Ankara. The head of mission on record is Bahtijors Hasans.
Address and contact
Address: Reşit Galip Caddesi 95, 06680 Ankara. The record for the Latvian embassy in Ankara includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Latvian citizens travelling to Turkey
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
When the Latvian embassy in Ankara is closed
Expect the Latvian embassy in Ankara to be shut on New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional), and often on Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday 18 November 2026, a holiday in Latvia.
Before visiting the Latvian embassy in Ankara
Current procedures for the Latvian embassy in Ankara, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Latvian embassy in Ankara
Within 1 km of the Latvian embassy in Ankara there are 57 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Latvian Embassy in Ankara?
The Latvian embassy in Ankara is at Reşit Galip Caddesi 95, 06680 Ankara.
What are the opening hours of the Latvian Embassy in Ankara?
The Latvian embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Latvian Embassy in Ankara open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Latvian embassy in Ankara do not include Saturday.
When is the Latvian Embassy in Ankara closed?
The Latvian embassy in Ankara closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Latvia.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
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