2306 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Telephone: +1(202)328-2840 e-mail: consulate.usa@mfa.gov.lv Please send all correspondence and documents addressed to the Embassy to the above address. The Embassy is closed on Latvian National Holidays. |
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| 10.Saeimas vēlēšanas notiks sestdien, 2010.g.2.oktobri. Lai piedalītos vēlēšanās, ir nepieciešama derīga Latvijas pase. | |
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| Ārpus vēstniecības darba laika ārkārtas situācijās lūdzam sazināties ar Ārlietu ministrijas Konsulāro departamentu Rīgā, zvanot uz diennakts telefonu: 371-2928-7398 | |
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| US citizens do not need a visa to travel to Latvia up to 90 days in a half a year. NEWS: As of December 21, 2007 Latvia joined the Schengen border-free zone. | |
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| Frequently asked questions and answers about entry requirements into the United States from Latvia (in Latvian) regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) | |
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| On October 29, 2008 in Riga, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announced that as of November 17, 2008 citizens of Latvia will no longer require visas to enter the United States. | |
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| On October 17, 2008 at a White House ceremony, President Bush announced the addition of Latvia, as well as 6 other countries, to the Visa Waiver Program. | |
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| In January 2008 this information (in Latvian) was submitted to the Latvian newspaper "LAIKS" for publication. It addresses a variety of frequently asked questions regarding the new Republic of Latvia passports. | |
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| No 2007.gada 20.novembra Latvija sāks izdot jaunā parauga Latvijas Republikas pases. Starting November 20, 2007 the Republic of Latvia is issuing new passports. These are the requirements (in Latvian). In order to apply for a new passport, you need to apply in person at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| As of November 20, 2007 the Republic of Latvia is issuing new passports. These are the requirements (in English). In order to apply for a new passport, you need to apply in person at the Embassy of Latvia in Washington, DC. | |
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| Information on passports, repatriating to Latvia, requesting documents from Latvia, pensions, return certificates, registering children as Latvian citizens, informing about your US residence, consular register, etc. | |
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| Informācija latviešu valodā par Atgriešanās apliecības nosacījumiem. | |
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| Information in English regarding requirements for return certificate (atgriešanās apliecība) | |
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| Contact U.S. authorities (the U.S. Embassy in Riga) to find out entry requirements to U.S. As of November 17, 2008 citizens of Latvia holding biometric passports do not require a visa to enter the U.S. and qualify for admission into the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. All others travelling from Latvia require a visa to enter the U.S. | |
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| It is possible to request a birth, marriage or divorce certificate; information about relatives in Latvia; information about the duration of employment in Latvia, pensions, real estate, etc. | |
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| Before you can submit official U.S. documents to Latvia's official institutions, they need to be authorized with a special apostille certification. | |
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| Drivers licenses issued in the U.S. are not valid in Latvia. To be able to drive in Latvia, you will need to obtain an international driver's license and use that together with your U.S. driver's license. | |
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| Information for foreign media on how to get permanent press accreditation for Latvia. | |
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