Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Umeå helps Latvian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Arktiskt Centrum, Umeå universitet, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 363 04 21 |
| peter.skold@umu.se | |
| Head of Mission | Peter Sköld, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Arktiskt Centrum, Umeå universitet, 901 87 Umeå.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Umeå do?
The honorary consulate represents Latvia in Umeå and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Swedish Foreign Ministry is Peter Sköld. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2014. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +46 70 363 04 21 and e-mail peter.skold@umu.se.
Umeå is in Västerbotten County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 515 km away.
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.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Latvian national day (18 November) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
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 (this page)
- Visby – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Latvian honorary consul in Umeå
Where do I renew my Latvian passport if I live near Umeå?
Passport applications go to the Latvian Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Latvian honorary consul in Umeå?
By phone on +46 70 363 04 21 or by e-mail to peter.skold@umu.se.
Who runs the Latvian honorary office in Umeå?
Peter Sköld, 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 Peter Sköld been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2014, 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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