Visas to the U.S.
Hours and Services
You can listen to the recorded information about visa application requirements and procedure in English, Latvian, and Russian any time 24 hours a day by dialing +371 6703-6200.
You can reach the Consular Section for more specific questions by telephone Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm at +371 6703-6200 or by e-mail AskConsular@USRiga.lv
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Riga is open for public access for information inquiries, notary services, and picking up passports with visas Monday through Friday 2 pm – 4 pm.
We are closed on Latvian and American holidays.
Please schedule an appointment if you need assistance in adoption related immigration matters by calling +371 6703-6200 Monday through Friday 8:30 am-5 pm or e-mailing to AskConsular@USRiga.lv
Visa interviews are conducted by appointments only (please see section How to Apply for a U.S. Visa for guidance) Monday through Friday between 8:45 am – 11:30 am.
Because our waiting room is small, we only allow applicants themselves to enter the area. In exceptional circumstances, a family member, an accompanying person for a disabled applicant, or an attorney may be allowed in the Consular Section if a prior permission from the Consular Section is received. Persons accompanying visa applicants to the embassy should bring their passports or other proof of identity.
Both parents of minor children should always accompany them at the interview.
NOTICE FOR VISITORS TO THE CONSULAR SECTION
For security reasons, no laptops, mobile phones, video or photo cameras are allowed in the Embassy's Consular Section. Visitors are reminded to leave their cellular phones with the security guards during the time of their admission to the Consular Section.