Latvia - Consulate of Switzerland in Riga |
You are a Latvian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Riga situated in Latvia. A consulate in Riga could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Riga and Latvia in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Riga !
However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Latvia besides Riga.
When Switzerland has more consulates located in Latvia ouside of Riga you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Latvia of which you will find details also below.
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 Switzerland in Latvia besides Riga
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Latvia
Swiss Embassy in Riga, Latvia
Elizabetes iela 2
World Trade Centre, 3rd floor
1340 Riga
Latvia
Email: rig.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
- Tel: (+371) 673 383 51
(+371) 673 383 52
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/riga
Consulate Appointment in Riga
Most consulates in Riga need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland.
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.