Latvia - Consulate of Belgium in Riga |
You are a Latvian citizen or you are from Belgium and are looking for information on the consulate of Belgium in Riga situated in Latvia. A consulate in Riga could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Belgium. It all depends on the importance of Riga and Latvia in the relationships with the government of Belgium.
Belgian Honorary Consulate in Riga, Latvia - Brivibas gatve 366 - 1006 Riga - Latvia
Tel: (+371) 254 474 69
Fax: (+371) 675 438 67
Email: hc.gavars@gmail.com
Website:
The difference between consulates found in Riga are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Belgium in Latvia besides Riga
Belgian Honorary Consulate in Riga, Latvia - Brivibas gatve 366 - 1006 Riga - LatviaEmail: hc.gavars@gmail.com - Tel: (+371) 254 474 69 - Website:
Or the embassy of Belgium in Latvia
(There is no embassy of Belgium located in Latvia)
Consulate Appointment in Riga
Most consulates in Riga need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Belgium in Riga first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Riga do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Latvia or Belgium.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Riga please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
