Consular Information

Office of the Honorary Consul General
Mr. Daris G. Delins is the Honorary Consul of Latvia in New York. learn more
Consultations are by appointment only. contact us

Legal and Consular Affairs
If you have a question on any matters relating to passports, visas, work and residence permits, citizenship, and related legal matters, then these are handled by the Embassy of Latvia in Washington D.C. The Consulate in New York does not deal with such matters.

Embassy of Latvia
2306 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel 1.202.328.2840
Fax 1.202.328.2860
Email embassy@latvia-usa.org
www.latvia-usa.org

Entry into Latvia - Visa Requirements
U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel to Latvia up to 90 days in a half a year, counting from the first day of entry. To remain in Latvia for more that 90 days, or to work, study or reside in Latvia, as a self-employed person, a

U.S. citizen is required to obtain a temporary residence permit. In order to travel to Latvia, U.S. citizens are required to hold a valid U.S. citizen passport with a term validity that exceeds the intende period of stay in Latvia by at least three months and a valid health insurance policy for international travel.

U.S. permament residents ("Green Card" holders) need a Schengen visa to enter Latvia unless they are citizens of countries whose citizens do not need a visa, and hold a valid passport of that country. An updated list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Latvia can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affiars website here.

Entry into Latvia - Schengen zone visas
On December 21, 2007, Latvia joined the Schengen border-free zone. The Schengen agreement allows for passport-free travel across 24 nations in Europe. Those travellers requiring a visa for Latvia require a Schengen visa. A valid Schengen visa is valid for entry into the territory of Latvia.

If you need to apply for a visa to visit Latvia or have any visa related questions regarding travel to Latvia, please visit the Latvian Embassy website for more details.

U.S. Visa
For the time being visitors from Latvia require a visa to enter the United States. Contact U.S. authorities (the U.S. Embassy in Riga) to find out entry requirements to the U.S.

However,on October 17, 2008 U.S. President George Bush announced expansion of the Visa Waiver Program to include 7 new countries – including Latvia. Information on the actual timetable for the start of visa free travel to the United States will be released soon.

Visit the U.S. Embassy website in Riga for more details.

Requesting a Specific Document Issued in Latvia
You can request a birth or marriage certificate; information about your relatives in Latvia; information about the duration of your employment in Latvia, real estate in Latvia, etc. Visit Latvian Embassy website for more details.

Using Official U.S. Documents in Latvia
Before you can submit official U.S. documents to Latvia's official institutions, they need to be authorized with a special apostille certification. Visit Latvian Embassy website for more details.

The Validity of U.S. Drivers Licenses in Latvia
Drivers licenses issued in the U.S. are not valid in Latvia. To be able to drive in Latvia, you will need to obtain an international driver's license and use that together with your U.S. driver's license. Visit Latvian Embassy website for more details.

Information in Latvian
Information on passports, repatriating to Latvia, pensions, return certificates, consular register, etc. Visit Latvian Embassy website for more details.