Europe: past, present and future
2009 is an important year for Europe. The past is remembered, the future discussed.
Act on Copenhagen
The UK Government is committed to pushing for a global deal to tackle climate change. Find out about our dedicated campaign website.
4°C temperature change map
The impacts of climate change will be widespread across the globe. Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 °C (7 °F).
British Embassy in Latvia
The British Embassy team in Latvia welcomes you to our website. It provides information about Britain's relations with Latvia and our work here. You will find out details about the ambassador, latest news on our activities, consular advice, links to information about visa services and core information about Britain. Please contact us with your suggestions. We appreciate feedback.
At the top of our current agenda:
Climate change and energy security
Business and trade
Integration
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Consular advice
Important information
The British Embassy will be organising a Remembrance Day event at the Nikolay Cemetery, Jelgava, on Sunday 8 November 2009. The service will commence at 10.45 with a two minute silence being observed at 11.00. All British and Commonwealth citizens resident in Latvia are welcome to attend. More...Responsible tourism
In the recent years, countries such as Latvia have experienced an increase in the number of tourists entering the country. To help you prepare for your journey in advance, and in order to make your stay an enjoyable one, please consult our additional travel advice for British tourists visiting Latvia. Read more...
A(H1N1) flu
Read the recent information about A(H1N1) flu in our recently updated Travel Advice.
LATEST NEWS
Remembrance Day - Sunday 8 November 2009
2 November 2009
Britain and the Commonwealth have observed Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence since the end of the First World War.
Chief Economist of the Cabinet Office discusses the crisis in Latvia
16 October 2009
Jonathan Portes, Chief Economist of the Cabinet Office, visited Riga on 14-15 October.
Latvia, Riga, British Embassy
British Embassy, Riga, Latvia
British Embassy
5, J. Alunana Street
Riga LV-1010
Riga
Telephone:
(371) 6777 4700
Fax:(371) 6777 4707
GMT:
Mon-Fri: 0700-1100 / 1200-1500
Visa section: Mon-Fri: 0730-1030
Summer working hours 1 June – 1 September
Mon-Thu 0630-1100 / 1200-1500
Fri 0630-1130
