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France Embassy and Consulates in Latvia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Riga, Latvia
9, Boulevard Raina, Riga Lv-1050, Lettonie
Phone: + 371 670 366 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Latvian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Fathers' Day | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 3 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day | Wednesday, November 18 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Latvia?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Latvia including and Riga.
2 - Do Latvian citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of Latvia (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Latvia?
The French representative offices in Latvia will be closed in observance of the following Latvian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (FR) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in France vs Latvia
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia
01:04AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Paris, France
00:04AMThursday, July 23, 2026