Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Kalmar helps Latvian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | St Gertruds gata 6, 392 49 Kalmar, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 560 01 21 |
| hakan.brynielsson@outlook.com | |
| Head of Mission | Håkan Brynielsson, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Kalmar County |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: St Gertruds gata 6, 392 49 Kalmar.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kalmar do?
The honorary consulate represents Latvia in Kalmar and the surrounding area. Håkan Brynielsson holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2021. Its area of responsibility, as given in the Swedish list, is Kalmar County. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. The quickest way to reach the office: call +46 70 560 01 21 and e-mail hakan.brynielsson@outlook.com.
Kalmar lies in Kalmar County. Distance to the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm: about 315 km.
Which Latvian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Latvian citizens are handled by the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm.
Closing days
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. On the Latvian national day (18 November) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Latvian missions in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Latvia
- Eskilstuna – Honorary Consulate
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Kalmar – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Karlskrona – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
- Visby – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Kalmar
Where do I renew my Latvian passport if I live near Kalmar?
Latvian passports are issued through the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Latvian honorary consul in Kalmar?
By phone on +46 70 560 01 21 or by e-mail to hakan.brynielsson@outlook.com.
Who runs the Latvian honorary office in Kalmar?
Håkan Brynielsson, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Latvia?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Håkan Brynielsson been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2021, 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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