Visa Service

If you wish to submit a visa application to the Embassy  it is necessary to make an appointment first by contacting us on + 371 6703 9370. The Embassy will no longer be accepting applications submitted by courier.

Please note that the Embassy can only process complete applications. The onus is on the applicant to ensure their application is complete, with all required supporting documents as listed under the relevant visa category on the website of Immigration Service Delivery. Any missing documentation may result in longer processing times and/or refusal of the application. The Embassy does not offer an expediting service for visas.

Further information on making an application is available on the website of Immigration Service Delivery and on our Visa Page.  

Passports

All passport applicants are required to apply or renew online.

Emergencies

If you are an Irish Citizen and you require emergency assistance outside of office hours, please call the number listsed on our contact us page. 

Registration

If you are an Irish Citizen residing in Latvia, you can register your contact details on Citizens’ Registration, which allows us to contact you with news and events from the Embassy and provide assistance in the event of an unforeseen crisis or family emergency while you are overseas: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/citizens-registration

The Embassy Riga Team