Consular information
18.03.2025. 16:15
From March 19, the Latvian border crossing points with Russia and Belarus "Grebņeva", "Terehova" and "Pāternieki", will be allowed to be crossed only by cars or public transportation. The Decree came into force with the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia of March 18th. The restrictions are in force for an indefinite period.
Information about the prohibition of entry of Russian motor vehicles into Latvia.
From 2025, vehicles registered in third counties must be declared in e-CSDD. Information on vehicle registration is available at https://www.csdd.lv/en/declaration-of-vehicles-registered-in-third-countries/declaration-of-vehicles-registered-in-third-countries
Information about entry into Latvia and acceptance of visa aplication for Russian Federation citizens.
Address: 3 Chapligina Str., 115127 Moscow, Russian Federation (map)
Telephone: +7 495 232 97 43 10:00-12:00 (Moscow Time)
Fax: +7 495 232 97 40
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Please note your phone number in the letter.
Reception for Latvian nationals (passports, ID cards, certificates and other consular services) by prior appointment
Submission of residence permit applications by prior appointment
Submission of visa application by prior appointment
Please note that all payments at the Embassy can be processed only by bank cards: VISA; VISA Electron; VPAY; MasterCard; Maestro. Payments with cards issued by Russian banks is not possible. Use of gadgets for payments (smartphones, watches, bracelets etc.) is not permitted.