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Latvian Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate
  • 2 honorary consulates

Latvia is represented in the United Kingdom by 4 missions: an embassy in London, a consulate in London and 2 honorary consulates in Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow. Latvia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Map: Latvia’s 4 missions in the United Kingdom

Map: Latvia’s 4 missions in the United Kingdom

Latvian Embassy in London

The Latvian embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Nottingham Place 45, W1U 5LY London. The head of mission on record is Atis Lots. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Latvian consulates in the United Kingdom

  • Consulate of Latvia in London

    Consulate · London

    Today 10:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00

Latvia also has a consulate in London; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Latvian honorary consulates in the United Kingdom

Latvia has 2 honorary consulates in the United Kingdom, in Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Latvia visa for British citizens

United KingdomLatvia Visa-free, 90 days Latvia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

LatviaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Latvia

British citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The United Kingdom’s missions in Latvia

Missions of the United Kingdom in Latvia (1)

In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Latvia, in Riga.

Good to know

Latvia in the United Kingdom

Worldwide, Latvia has 87 missions in 42 countries; 4 of them are in the United Kingdom.

Travel to the United Kingdom for Latvian citizens

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Latvian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. In the United Kingdom, Latvian citizens can turn to the Latvian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Latvian missions in the United Kingdom are closed

Latvian missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Latvia, such as Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Latvian embassy in the United Kingdom?

The Latvian embassy is in London, at Nottingham Place 45, W1U 5LY London.

Does Latvia have consulates in the United Kingdom?

Yes, Latvia has a consulate in London. Latvia also has 2 honorary consulates in Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow.

Do British citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Latvia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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.

Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Latvia?

Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Riga.