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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Latvia
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Switzerland Embassy in Riga, Latvia
Embassy Of Switzerland Smilšu Iela 8 Lv-1050 Riga Latvia
Phone: +371 67 33 83 51
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 28 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Latvian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 10 hours |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Latvia?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Latvia including and Riga.
2 - Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Latvia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Latvia?
The Swiss representative offices in Latvia will be closed in observance of the following Latvian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (CH & LV) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 15 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Latvia
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia
08:32AMThursday, February 12, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
07:32AMThursday, February 12, 2026