The Embassy of Latvia in Rome represents Latvia in Italy and serves Latvian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Giovanni Battista Martini, 13, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 8841227 |
| Fax | +39 06 8841239 |
| embassy.italy@mfa.gov.lv | |
| Website | www2.mfa.gov.lv/it/rome/ambasciata |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Elita Gavele, Ambassador |
| National Day | 18 November |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Gaspare Spontini, 28/a, 00198 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 8841237 |
| consulate.italy@mfa.gov.lv | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Latvian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via Giovanni Battista Martini, 13, 00198 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Gaspare Spontini, 28/a, 00198 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Italy
The ambassador is Elita Gavele, accredited to Italy on 23 April 2024. Six honorary consulates support Latvian citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Latvian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Italian citizens
Italian citizens can travel to Latvia without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Latvian national day, 18 November. Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 8841227. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Italian emergency number is 112. Italian citizens who need help in Latvia contact the Italian Embassy in Riga.
Diplomatic missions of Latvia in Italy
Latvia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Latvia (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Latvia in Rome
Where is the Latvian Embassy in Rome?
At Via Giovanni Battista Martini, 13, 00198 Rome.
When is the Latvian Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Latvia to Italy?
Elita Gavele, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Latvian national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 18 November as the national day of Latvia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Latvia without a visa?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Latvia, www2.mfa.gov.lv/it/rome/ambasciata. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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