Latvian Embassy for China - Address / Phone Number

Latvian Embassy in China

Address: Villa 02-02, Section A of Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Residence Compound, No.22 Dongfang East Street, Chaoyang District, Bejing, 100600
City: Beijing (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours)
Tel.: +86 10-853 230 09, +86 10-853 211 09
Fax: +86 10 853 219 25
Consular hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9.30 – 11.30 (by appointment only)

Consular services provided by the Embassy:

• Document authentication/legalization and apostille certification;
• Translation of documents;
• Consular registry of Latvian citizens abroad;
• Assistance to Latvian citizens in cases of emergency;
• Civil status matters;
• Consular protection of Latvian citizens, their rights and legitimate interests abroad.

In case of loss, theft or damage to the Latvian passport while abroad, Latvian citizens should go to Latvian diplomatic representation in the area to obtain a temporary travel document to return to Latvia.

The Embassy of Latvia has appointed VFS Global to provide document collection and submission service for Schengen visa applicants traveling to Latvia. From the 6th of June, 2016 Latvian visa application centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu become operational. All Schengen visa applicants are encouraged to submit applications to visa application centers from where they will be sent to the Embassy of Latvia in Beijing for further assessment.

All visa applicants aged 12 years and over must apply for Schengen visa in person in order to have fingerprints taken.

The service focuses on delivering maximum convenience for clients. Please note that all applications are processed individually. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications in advance, as the Visa Officer may request further documentation or information, which can prolong the processing time. In certain cases it may take up to 30 days when additional documents are requested or an interview at the Embassy is scheduled.

All fees paid for processing a visa application are non-refundable. Any documents submitted (except passport) are not a matter of return after application is made

Chinese citizens need visas to visit Latvia. Required documents:

• Passport.
• Visa application form with photo.
• Invitation letter.
• Travel medical insurance policy.
• Air ticket booking record (round trip).
• Proof of accommodation.
• Family book (Hukou).
• ID card.
• Visa fee of 430 CNY.
• Documents relating to the itinerary.
• Proof of financial means.
• Letter from the employer.
• Additional documents.

All the documents submitted in Chinese (or any language other than English or Latvian) are required to be translated into English or Latvian.

The Embassy is closed on Latvian holidays. If 4th May and 18th November is on Saturday or Sunday, Embassy will be closed for the next working day.