Embassy of United States in Riga

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If you are living or residing in Riga and planning a trip to United States, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of United States in Riga.

This information is for:

Latvian passport holders living in Riga
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Riga
Foreign passports currently residing in Riga

Embassy Information

Address:	1 Samnera Velsa St. (Former Remtes) Rīga Lv-1510 Latvia
Phone:	+371 6710 7000
Fax:	+371 6710 7050
Email:	us.embassy.riga@gmail.com
Website:	https://lv.usembassy.gov/embassy/riga/
Office hours:	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m
Current time in Riga	17:48 PM Sunday, May 03 2026-05-03 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	08:48 AM Sunday, May 03 2026-05-03 (GMT -0600)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to United States
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Riga and Washington D.C. is 7092.48 km (4407.06 miles). The average travel time is 14 hours 46 minutes.
Time difference: Riga is 9:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 17:48 on May, Sunday 03 in Riga, it is 08:48 on May, Sunday 03 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Riga.

Distance from city center 7.55 km ( 4.69 miles)

Nearest airport Riga International Airport (RIX)

Distance to airport 3.21 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Sunday (Today, May 03, 2026)		Closed
Monday (May 04, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (May 05, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (May 06, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (May 07, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (May 08, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (May 09, 2026)		Closed

Upcoming holidays:

World Press Freedom Day: May 3, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of United States in Riga FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at 1 Samnera Velsa St. (Former Remtes) Rīga Lv-1510 Latvia. Coordinates: (24.0301657, 56.9309701).

2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in Riga?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +371 6710 7000. The working hours are from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m except official holidays in United States and Latvia.