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Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 09 November 2009
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance figures).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

 
It is the responsibility of all British nationals to ensure that they meet the requirements of Latvian immigration laws.
 
British Citizen passport holders do not require a visa for stays of up to three months. British passport holders, whose nationality is shown as anything other than a British Citizen must contact the nearest Latvian Embassy to determine whether a visa is required for entry to Latvia.
 

Passport validity

 
As a consequence of Latvia having become a member of the Schengen zone all passports should have a minimum of three months validity on entry.
 

Health Insurance

 
You are required to have health insurance on entering Latvia. Those who require visas for Latvia need to show policies upon arrival in Latvia.

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Contacts

Latvia, Riga, British Embassy

Address:

British Embassy
5, J. Alunana Street
Riga LV-1010

Telephone:

(371) 6777 4700 Switchboard

Fax:

(371) 6777 4707

Email: british.embassy@apollo.lv

Email: consularrigaa@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Fri: 0700-1100 / 1200-1500
Visa section: Mon-Fri: 0730-1030
Summer working hours 1 June – 1 September
Mon-Thu 0630-1100 / 1200-1500
Fri 0630-1130

 

Website: http://www.ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk

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