Diplomatic representation of Latvia in Australia
Latvian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Canberra represents Latvia in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Latvian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Latvian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Canberra is Latvia’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Appointments: the Consular Section provides in-person consular services only by prior appointment. Passport and eID appointments are booked through Latvia’s official appointment system, while other consular appointments are arranged with the Consular Section.
Embassy location
Where is the Latvian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Latvia is located in central Canberra.
The embassy is located at Level 10, 221 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
Consular visitors should arrange an appointment before travelling to the embassy because in-person consular services are provided by prior appointment only.
About the mission
About the Latvian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Canberra is Latvia’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Latvian government and supports bilateral political, economic, cultural and other relations between Latvia and Australia.
Latvia and Australia established diplomatic relations on 27 August 1991. Latvia opened its resident embassy in Canberra in 2021, and the embassy was officially inaugurated in August 2022.
The mission also provides consular services for Latvian citizens and other eligible applicants. Latvia additionally maintains a network of honorary consular posts in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section provides a range of services for Latvian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Passports and eID cards
Latvian citizens can arrange appointments for obtaining or renewing Latvian passports and electronic identification cards through the official appointment system.
Citizen and document services
The Consular Section handles eligible administrative and document-related procedures for Latvian citizens. Applicants should check the requirements for their particular service before booking.
Consular assistance
Latvian citizens can contact the embassy for appropriate consular assistance. For urgent situations outside normal arrangements, Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a 24-hour consular emergency telephone service.
Digital services: the embassy encourages Latvian citizens to use Latvian government digital services where the required procedure can be completed online.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Latvian Embassy in Canberra
In-person consular services at the Latvian Embassy are provided only by prior appointment.
Applicants seeking a Latvian passport or eID card should book an appointment through the official Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointment system for Australia.
For other consular services, the embassy instructs applicants to contact the Consular Section by email and provide the purpose of the visit, a preferred date and time, their full name and telephone number.
The embassy’s general working hours are currently 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays, but these hours should not be interpreted as walk-in consular reception hours.
Appointment required: do not travel to the embassy for an in-person consular service without first arranging the appropriate appointment.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The Embassy of Latvia in Canberra is Latvia’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
The Canberra embassy provides diplomatic representation and consular services in Australia. Latvia also maintains honorary consular representation in several Australian states.
Current official Latvian information lists honorary consular posts in Adelaide, Queensland, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Honorary consular posts do not necessarily provide the same range of services as the embassy. Applicants requiring passports, eID cards or other formal consular procedures should check which office is authorised to provide the service they need.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Arrange the required appointment and check the latest service instructions before travelling to the Latvian Embassy.
Book your appointment
All in-person consular services require a prior appointment. Passport and eID appointments use the official online booking system.
Prepare your documents
Review the requirements for your particular procedure and prepare all required identification, application forms and supporting documents before attending.
Consider digital services
Some Latvian government services can be completed electronically. Check whether your procedure can be handled online before arranging an embassy visit.
Important: appointment procedures and consular requirements can change. Always check the latest information published by the Embassy of Latvia before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Latvian Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Latvian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Latvia is located at Level 10, 221 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Latvian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 5142 9700.
What are the Latvian Embassy’s working hours?
The embassy currently publishes working hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. In-person consular services are provided only by prior appointment.
Do I need an appointment at the Latvian Embassy?
Yes. The embassy states that its Consular Section provides in-person consular services only by prior appointment.
How do I book a passport or eID appointment?
Appointments for obtaining or renewing Latvian passports and eID cards are booked through the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs online appointment system for Australia.
How do I arrange another consular service?
For consular services other than passport and eID appointments, applicants should contact the Consular Section by email and provide the purpose of the visit, their preferred date and time, full name and telephone number.
Does Latvia have honorary consulates in Australia?
Yes. Official Latvian information currently lists honorary consular representation in Adelaide, Queensland, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, appointment arrangements, consular services and representation in Australia.