Canadian representation in Latvia
Canadian Embassy in Riga
Contact details, passport and consular services, appointments and practical information for the Embassy of Canada to Latvia in Riga.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Riga
The Embassy of Canada to Latvia is located on Baznicas Street in central Riga.
Riga LV-1010
Latvia
Before visiting: General embassy services, consular services, passport services and notarial services operate by appointment. Consular appointments are currently limited to Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Riga?
The embassy is located at 20/22 Baznicas Street on the sixth floor in Riga.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Latvia
The Canadian Embassy in Riga is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Latvia.
Canada and Latvia have a close bilateral relationship based on shared democratic values, cooperation through NATO and the European Union relationship, and strong security ties.
Canada was the first G7 country to recognize the restoration of Latvia’s independence in 1991. Today, Latvia is also home to Canada’s largest overseas military deployment under Operation REASSURANCE.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Riga
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
Canadian citizens can apply for passport services through the embassy. Routine applications can also be sent by registered mail directly to Canada’s Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna.
Citizenship services
The embassy provides Canadian citizenship services, including information and assistance for eligible proof-of-citizenship applications.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services by appointment, including eligible document certification and authentication services.
Birth and marriage abroad
Official Government of Canada information is available for Canadians dealing with births and marriages outside Canada.
Emergency assistance
Canadian citizens requiring urgent assistance can contact the embassy during business hours. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
Applications to visit, study, work or immigrate to Canada are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its official application channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Riga
The embassy publishes broader appointment hours for general business and limited appointment periods for consular, passport and notarial services.
General embassy appointments
General appointments are currently available Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Consular appointments
Consular services are currently available by appointment on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Passport appointments
Passport services are currently available by appointment on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Notarial appointments
Notarial services are currently available by appointment on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday to Friday: Consular, passport and notarial services are currently closed from Wednesday through Friday.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Riga
Canadian passport applicants in Latvia can use the embassy’s appointment service or send their application directly to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna.
Apply in Riga
Passport services are available by appointment on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning at the Canadian Embassy in Riga.
Mail to Vienna
Routine passport applications can be sent by registered mail directly to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna, which processes the application and mails the completed passport back to the applicant.
Laurenzerberg 2
1010 Vienna
Austria
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Book the correct appointment
Consular, passport and notarial services are only available during limited appointment periods on Monday and Tuesday.
Consider mailing your passport application
Routine passport applications can be sent directly to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna instead of being submitted in Riga.
Prepare your documents
Review the current Government of Canada requirements and make sure all forms, identification, supporting documents and applicable payments are complete.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Riga FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Latvia?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Riga, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Latvia, in Riga.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Riga?
The embassy is located at 20/22 Baznicas Street, 6th Floor, Riga LV-1010, Latvia.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Riga?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +371 6781 3945.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to riga-cs-sc@international.gc.ca.
When are consular appointments available?
Consular services are currently available by appointment on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Riga?
Yes. Passport services are available by appointment on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.
Can I send my passport application to Vienna instead?
Yes. Routine passport applications can be sent by registered mail directly to the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Does the embassy provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment during the embassy’s Monday and Tuesday consular service periods.
What are the embassy’s general appointment hours?
General appointments are currently available Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.