Australian consular representation in Latvia
Australian Consulate in Riga
Find current contact details, limited consular assistance, passport appointment information and visitor guidance for the Australian Consulate in Riga, Latvia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Riga
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Riga.
Before visiting: contact the Honorary Consulate in advance. Regular public counter hours are not published and passport services require an appointment.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Riga?
The Australian Honorary Consulate is located at Teikums Teodors on Gustava Zemgala Gatve in Riga.
Contact first: as this is an honorary consular post, do not rely on walk-in access. Arrange your visit with the Consulate before travelling.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Riga
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Riga to provide a local Australian consular presence in Latvia.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Mr Toby Moore. It provides limited consular assistance and can conduct Australian passport appointments, but it does not provide Australian notarial or legal services.
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm is accredited to Latvia and has responsibility for Australia’s broader diplomatic, reporting and consular relationship with the country.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Riga provides a limited range of services. Full Australian consular and notarial services are available through the Australian Embassy in Stockholm.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited local assistance to Australians experiencing serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Latvia.
Passport appointments
Australians in Latvia can arrange a passport appointment with the Honorary Consul in Riga. Contact the Consulate in advance to arrange your appointment.
Notarial services
The Honorary Consulate in Riga does not provide Australian notarial or legal services. These services are performed by the Australian Embassy in Stockholm.
Visa and immigration services: the Honorary Consulate does not provide Australian visa or immigration services. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport appointments in Riga
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm confirms that Australians living in Latvia can book a passport appointment with the Honorary Consul in Riga.
Passport appointments
Contact the Honorary Consulate at AU.HonConsul.Riga@gmail.com to arrange a passport appointment. Prepare the correct application, photographs, identification and supporting documents before attending.
Notarial appointments
Notarial appointments are not available in Riga. If you require an Australian notarial or legal service, contact the Australian Embassy in Stockholm and arrange the appropriate service there.
Check before travelling: the Honorary Consulate does not publish regular public counter hours. Arrange your appointment directly with the Consulate before visiting.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Latvia
The Honorary Consulate provides a local Australian presence in Riga, while the Australian Embassy in Stockholm has full diplomatic and consular responsibility for Latvia.
Australian Consulate in Riga
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance and offers passport appointments for Australians in Latvia.
Australian Embassy in Stockholm
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm is accredited to Latvia and provides full consular services, including Australian notarial services that are not available in Riga.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm the requirements for your passport or consular matter.
Arrange your visit
Do not rely on walk-in access. Contact the Honorary Consulate by email or telephone and arrange a suitable time before visiting.
Prepare passport documents
For a passport appointment, complete the appropriate application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before attending.
Use Stockholm for notarial services
Do not travel to the Riga Consulate for an Australian notarial service. These services are provided by the Australian Embassy in Stockholm.
Full consular services: the Australian Embassy in Stockholm can be contacted on +46 8 613 2900 or at reception.stockholm@dfat.gov.au.
Emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Riga
Does Australia have a consulate in Latvia?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Riga, Latvia.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Riga?
The Consulate is located at Teikums Teodors, Gustava Zemgala Gatve 74, Riga LV-1039, Latvia.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +371 29 509 100 or email AU.HonConsul.Riga@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Latvia?
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm currently lists Mr Toby Moore as the Honorary Consul in Latvia.
Can I have an Australian passport appointment in Riga?
Yes. Australians in Latvia can arrange a passport appointment with the Honorary Consul in Riga. Contact the Consulate in advance to make an appointment.
Does the Australian Consulate in Riga provide notarial services?
No. The Honorary Consul in Riga does not provide Australian notarial or legal services. These services are performed by the Australian Embassy in Stockholm.
Does the Consulate provide full consular services?
No. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Contact the Australian Embassy in Stockholm when full consular services are required.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Latvia?
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm is accredited to Latvia and has diplomatic, reporting and consular responsibility for the country.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. The Consulate does not provide Australian visa or immigration services. Visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in Riga or the Australian Embassy in Stockholm. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.