Latvian Honorary Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne
Honorary Consulate Latvia Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Address
- 178 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2TE
- Phone
- +44 1912 323431
- Fax
- +44 1912 328255
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: George Stephen Gillie
Sources: UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 9 November 2026
At 178 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2TE, an honorary consul represents Latvia; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports. British citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Latvia
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Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
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Christmas Eve
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British citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Latvia’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Latvia in London
Nottingham Place 45, W1U 5LY London
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- Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Glasgow
3 Egidia Avenue, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 7NH
All missions of Latvia in the United Kingdom (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the Latvian embassy in London is responsible. Besides the Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne, Latvia has 3 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: London. Honorary consulates: Glasgow. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Riga.
Good to know
About the Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is headed by George Stephen Gillie, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 178 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2TE. The record for the Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne includes a phone number, an e-mail address and a fax number. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
Latvian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne is closed
Expect the Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, 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 honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne
Call the Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne is at 178 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2TE.
When is the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne closed?
The Latvian honorary consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Latvia.
Do British citizens need a visa for Latvia?
British citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Newcastle upon Tyne turn to the Latvian embassy in London or a career consulate of Latvia.
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