Riga concentrates Japan’s consular assistance for Latvia at the Embassy on Vesetas iela 7. The procedure differs for a Japanese passport, a certificate for a Latvian authority and a visa to travel to Japan. For Japanese nationals, the Embassy publishes passport, civil-document, family-register and overseas-voting services plus safety guidance; visa eligibility depends on nationality and residence status.
The address is Vesetas iela 7, sixth floor, Riga LV-1013. The consular telephone is +371 6781 2001 and its dedicated email is consular@rg.mofa.go.jp. The counter is open weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m., except holidays; the Embassy asks visitors to book in advance. Confirm the procedure-specific hours rather than assuming the building’s general hours apply.
Eligible passport renewals can begin through ORR Net, but collection is in person and the previous passport must be brought. A first application generally requires a Japanese family-register record; separate rules cover name changes, expiry, loss and minors. The office says issuance takes about a month because passports are produced in Japan, with possible additional delays since the new design was introduced. Online filing does not remove the collection visit.
Certificates include residence, birth, marriage, signature, driving-licence, police and other administrative documents. Some can be applied for and delivered electronically when requirements are met; others require originals or an in-person appearance, such as a signature before an officer. The office also handles family notifications, overseas residence registration and voting. Explain who will receive the certificate and why, since the receiving authority determines acceptable evidence.
Visas are a separate track. Latvia’s page says Latvian citizens may make eligible short visits to Japan without a visa for up to 90 days; other passport holders may need one and usually must prove valid Latvian residence. Applications are submitted in person or by an authorized representative during published hours, not by email, and should be filed at least five working days ahead, though processing may take longer. Japanese nationals staying in Latvia three months or more register through ORR Net.
We could not confidently verify a Google Maps score and review count for Vesetas iela 7, so we do not infer service quality from directories or other buildings. Before travelling, email the consular section with nationality, procedure and deadline, confirm the appointment and check originals, copies and current fees. For a lost passport, first obtain the police record required by the official guide. The Embassy provides safety guidance but does not replace local authorities or intervene in private disputes.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Latvia
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- Address and consular email — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
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- Overseas residence and voting — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
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- Consular services, booking and hours — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- Passports and collection — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- Certificates and e-certificates — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- Visa applications — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- Address and consular email — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- 2026 consular fees — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- Overseas residence and voting — Embassy of Japan in Latvia.
- Google Maps exact-location search — Google Maps.
Information checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm jurisdiction, documents, appointments and hours on the official source before visiting.
First identify whether you need Japanese documents, a certificate for Latvia or a visa to enter Japan. Then contact the Consular Section to confirm an appointment, originals and timing before going to Vesetas iela 7.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Latvia
Embassy of Japan, Vesetas iela 7, 6th floor, Riga LV-1013, Latvia
Riga’s Consular Section assists Japanese nationals in Latvia with passports, certificates, civil and residence records, overseas voting and safety guidance. It also accepts Japanese visa applications from applicants who meet nationality or residence rules.
Riga’s Consular Section assists Japanese nationals in Latvia with passports, certificates, civil and residence records, overseas voting and safety guidance. It also accepts Japanese visa applications from applicants who meet nationality or residence rules
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Consular services, booking and hours ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current categories, appointment instruction and counter schedule.
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Passports and collection ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online applications, in-person collection and timing.
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Certificates and e-certificates ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Electronic options and cases requiring attendance.
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Visa applications ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Eligibility, submission mode and processing guidance.
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Address and consular email ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official address and contact details.
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2026 consular fees ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current fee schedule, subject to change.
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Overseas residence and voting ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Consular menu and ORR Net registration.
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Consular services, booking and hours ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current categories, appointment instruction and counter schedule.
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Passports and collection ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online applications, in-person collection and timing.
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Certificates and e-certificates ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Electronic options and cases requiring attendance.
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Visa applications ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Eligibility, submission mode and processing guidance.
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Address and consular email ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official address and contact details.
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2026 consular fees ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current fee schedule, subject to change.
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Overseas residence and voting ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Latvia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Consular menu and ORR Net registration.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Latvia ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Latvia ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.