Latvian consular representation in South Australia
Latvian Consulate in Adelaide
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours and consular guidance for the Consulate of Latvia in South Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Latvia in South Australia.
Before visiting: this is an honorary consular post. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide?
DFAT currently lists the Consulate of Latvia at 45 Wissell Street in Bridgewater, South Australia.
Confirm before travelling: official Latvian and Australian sources currently publish different addresses for the Honorary Consul. This page uses the address listed by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current meeting location.
About the mission
About the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide
The Latvian Consulate in Adelaide provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Latvia in South Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Latvia. Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs identifies the Adelaide representative as an Honorary Consul.
Dr Valdis Tomanis is the Honorary Consul of Latvia in South Australia. DFAT records his appointment from 28 January 2005.
The honorary Consulate forms part of Latvia’s representation in Australia alongside the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Canberra and honorary consular posts in other Australian states.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Adelaide Consulate is an honorary post. Its functions are more limited than those of the Embassy of Latvia in Canberra.
Local assistance
Latvian citizens in South Australia can contact the Honorary Consul for eligible local assistance and guidance.
Consular guidance
The honorary office can help direct enquiries to the Embassy of Latvia or another appropriate Latvian authority when professional consular handling is required.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul represents Latvia locally within the scope of the honorary appointment and supports links between Latvia and South Australia.
Formal applications: do not assume that passports, visas, citizenship matters, civil-status applications or other formal procedures can be completed at the honorary Consulate. Check the current instructions of the Embassy of Latvia in Canberra before applying.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Because this is an honorary consular post, contact the office before travelling even during the published business hours. This allows you to confirm that the Honorary Consul is available and that your particular enquiry can be handled locally.
The current official contact details are +61 400 283 039 and balticconsulate@gmail.com.
Address check: DFAT currently lists Bridgewater while Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a different Adelaide-area address. Confirm the meeting location directly before visiting.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as South Australia.
Residents of South Australia can contact the Adelaide honorary Consulate for appropriate local assistance and guidance.
Matters requiring professional diplomatic or consular processing may need to be referred to the Embassy of Latvia in Canberra or another competent Latvian authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Latvian Consulate
Contact the honorary office first, confirm the current location and make sure it can assist with your particular matter before travelling.
Contact the office
Published business hours do not necessarily mean that all consular services are available without prior contact. Call or email before visiting.
Confirm the address
Current official sources publish different Adelaide-area addresses. Confirm the correct meeting location directly with the Honorary Consulate.
Check the service
Passport, visa and other formal administrative procedures may need to be handled by the Embassy of Latvia in Canberra.
Frequently asked questions
Latvian Consulate in Adelaide
Is there a Latvian Consulate in Adelaide?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of Latvia in South Australia. It is an honorary consular post headed by Dr Valdis Tomanis.
Where is the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide?
DFAT currently lists the Consulate at 45 Wissell Street, Bridgewater, SA 5155. Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently publishes a different Adelaide-area address, so contact the office before visiting.
How can I contact the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate can be contacted on +61 400 283 039 or by email at balticconsulate@gmail.com.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact the honorary office before visiting.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Adelaide?
Dr Valdis Tomanis is the Honorary Consul of Latvia in South Australia. DFAT records his appointment from 28 January 2005.
Which area does the Latvian Consulate in Adelaide cover?
Its official jurisdiction is South Australia.
Can I apply for a Latvian passport at the Adelaide Consulate?
Do not assume that passport applications are processed by the honorary Consulate. Check the current passport procedure with the Embassy of Latvia in Canberra before applying.
Can I apply for a Latvian visa at the Adelaide Consulate?
The honorary Consulate should not be assumed to process visa applications. Check the current official Latvian visa procedure before applying.
Is the Adelaide office an honorary consulate?
Yes. DFAT designates the mission as the Consulate of Latvia and identifies Dr Valdis Tomanis as Honorary Consul.
Does Latvia have an Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia is located in Canberra.