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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Latvia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Riga, Latvia
5, J.Alunana Iela Riga Lv 1010 Latvia
Phone: +371 6777 4700
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 39 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Latvian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Latvia?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Latvia including and Riga.
2 - Do Latvian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Latvia (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Latvia?
The British representative offices in Latvia will be closed in observance of the following Latvian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 17 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Latvia
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia
06:51AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
04:51AMThursday, January 22, 2026