CONSULAR ISSUES: VISAS, PASSPORTS, RETURN CERTIFICATES <BR>TO LATVIA, CITIZENSHIP, etc.

Embassy of Latvia
2306 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Consular Section Telephone: (202) 328-2881


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.



Velesanu iecirkni ASV sakara ar 18.februara tautas nobalsosanu

Sestdien, 18.februārī ASV būs izveidoti 15 vēlēšanu iecirkņi (darba laiki no 7.00 rītā līdz 10.00 vakarā pēc vietējā laika). Lai nobalsotu, ir vajadzīga derīga Latvijas pase.

Informacija par 2012.gada 18.februara tautas nobalsosanu

Kā pietiekties balsošanai pa pastu (pieteikties var līdz 4.februārim). Saraksts ar vēlēšanu iecirkņiem ārvalstīs (15 iecirkņi ASV)

Informacija Latvijas Krajbankas sakara

Vēstniecības rīcībā ir sekojošā informāciju par valsts atlīdzības izmaksu Latvijas Krājbankas klientiem

Informacija par mobilo pasu darbstaciju

Sākot ar 2012.gadu Latvijas vēstniecība piedāvā Latvijas valsts piederīgajiem iespēju saņemt Latvijas pasi dažādos ASV reģionos.

Parakstu vaksana

No 2011.gada 1.novembra līdz 30.novembrim notiks parakstu vākšana likumprojekta "Grozījumi Latvijas Republikas Satversmē" ierosināšanai.

Atgadinajums celotajiem uz ASV

Atgādinam, ka saņemot atļauju ESTA, lai dotos uz ASV bez vīzas, jāievēro plānotais uzturēšanās ilgums ASV, kas nedrīkst pārsniegt 90 dienas.

Kas jazina, celojot uz arzemem

Ārlietu ministrijas izdotā brošūra "Kas jāzina, ceļojot uz ārzemēm."

US introduces fee for ESTA applications

As of September 8, 2010 the United States will be charging a $14 fee when applying to enter the US under the Visa Waiver program (ESTA).

Konsulara palidziba arkartas situacijas

Ārpus vēstniecības darba laika ārkārtas situācijās lūdzam sazināties ar Ārlietu ministrijas Konsulāro departamentu Rīgā, zvanot uz diennakts telefonu: 371-2928-7398

Visa Requirements - Entry into Schengen Zone

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. This section also provides information regarding temporary residence permits for Latvia.

Biezak uzdotie jautajumi - uz ASV bez vizas

Frequently asked questions and answers about entry requirements into the United States from Latvia (in Latvian) regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Visa-waiver program:  visa-free entry into the US for up to 90 days

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.

President Bush announces Latvia's preparedness for Visa Waiver Program

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.

Latvijas pases noformesana

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.

Latvian Passport Issuance and Exchange

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.

INFORMATION IN LATVIAN

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.

Dokuments, lai atgrieztos Latvija - Atgriesanas aplieciba<BR> (Return Certificate)

Informācija latviešu valodā par Atgriešanās apliecības nosacījumiem.

Return Certificate - document for returning to Latvia

Information in English regarding requirements for return certificate (atgriešanās apliecība)

U.S. Visa

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.

Requesting documents from Latvia

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.

Using Official U.S. Documents in Latvia

Before you can submit official U.S. documents to Latvia's official institutions, they need to be authorized with a special Apostille certification.

The Validity of U.S. Drivers Licenses in Latvia

Visitors to Latvia can use their valid U.S. driver's license if driving in Latvia.

Accreditation process for foreign media representatives in Latvia

Information for foreign media on how to get permanent press accreditation for Latvia.

Customs

Requirements regarding the import of dogs and cats into Latvia

Latvian citizenship/Latvijas pilsoniba

Information on Latvia's Citizenship Law

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