As Latvia’s diplomatic representation in Austria, the Embassy of Latvia in Vienna handles political, economic and consular relations – and covers Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft from Vienna as well.
Contact Details
| Address | Stefan Esders Platz 4, 1190 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 403 31 12 |
| Fax | +43 1 403 31 12 27 |
| embassy.austria@mfa.gov.lv | |
| Website | www.mk.gov.lv/en |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Ingrida Levrence, Ambassador |
| Also accredited to | Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft |
Consular Section
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits by appointment. Please contact the embassy before you go.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy’s address is Stefan Esders Platz 4 in Vienna’s 19th district (Döbling).
About the Latvian Embassy in Vienna
The current head of mission is Ambassador Ingrida Levrence, in office since September 2025. From Vienna, the embassy is also responsible for Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft. The Austrian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 5 accredited diplomats. Its team includes a defence attaché. Latvia is also represented at the OSCE and the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna through a separate permanent mission – a diplomatic office without services for citizens.
Embassy or honorary consulate?
The consular section in Vienna is responsible for Latvian citizens in all of Austria. Four honorary consulates (Graz, Klagenfurt, Linz and Salzburg) can help with information and some formalities, but passports are normally issued by the embassy.
Consular services
Services for Latvian citizens and visitors include:
- Latvian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and other notarial acts
- Visas for travellers who need one for Latvia
Fees and current requirements are published on the embassy website (https://www.mk.gov.lv/en).
Do I need an appointment?
Visits require an appointment. Contact it by phone or e-mail to book a time.
Visa and entry information
Austrian citizens need no visa for Latvia and can travel with a passport or an identity card. The Austrian Foreign Ministry currently rates Latvia as good security standard (level 1 of 4).
Other consulates and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (honorary), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (embassy), Malaysia (embassy), Maldives (honorary), Mali (honorary), Malta (embassy), Mauritius (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Mongolia (embassy), Mongolia (honorary), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Mozambique (honorary). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on Latvian holidays such as National Day (18 November). Check the website before visiting around public holidays.
Emergency assistance
Austria has no resident embassy in Latvia; Austrians who need help there contact the Austrian Foreign Ministry in Vienna, which covers Latvia directly.
Diplomatic missions between Latvia and Austria
Latvia in Austria
Measured in a straight line from Vienna, the nearest other Latvian office is the Honorary Consulate in Graz (about 140 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vienna.
- Vienna – Embassy of Latvia (this page)
- Graz (140 km) – Honorary Consulate (Styria)
- Klagenfurt (230 km) – Honorary Consulate (Carinthia)
- Linz (160 km) – Honorary Consulate (Upper Austria)
- Salzburg (250 km) – Honorary Consulate (Salzburg)
Austria in Latvia
- Riga – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Vienna – Austrian Foreign Ministry (non-resident embassy responsible for Latvia)
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, BMEIA travel information for Latvia, www.mk.gov.lv/en. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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