Latvian nationals in and around Visby can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Visby for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Spitelgatan 5, 621 55 Visby, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 498 27 64 00 +46 70 644 00 00 |
| Head of Mission | Egil Linge, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 10:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 08:00 - 10:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026). Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Spitelgatan 5, 621 55 Visby.
- When it is open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 to 10:00.
What does the honorary consul in Visby do?
Latvia is represented in Visby by an honorary consul. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Egil Linge. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2004. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:00–10:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +46 498 27 64 00.
Visby is in Gotland County. Distance to the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm: about 190 km.
Which Latvian office issues passports and visas?
the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. The Latvian national day, 18 November, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Latvia’s offices in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Latvia
- Eskilstuna – Honorary Consulate
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Kalmar – Honorary Consulate
- Karlskrona – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
- Visby – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Visby
Where do I renew my Latvian passport if I live near Visby?
For a new Latvian passport, contact the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm.
What are the contact details of the Latvian honorary consul in Visby?
By phone on +46 498 27 64 00.
Who runs the Latvian honorary office in Visby?
Egil Linge, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for Latvia with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
How long has the Latvian honorary consul in Visby held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2004, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Latvia (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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