Embassy of Switzerland in Latvia
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
Tragic fire on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana
Switzerland is deeply shaken by the tragic fire on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana. In the wake of this tragedy, our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims, as well as with the helpers in Switzerland who are working tirelessly.
Switzerland thanks all countries for their expressions of condolence and solidarity and is grateful for the support and assistance offered by multiple countries at this sad moment for our country.
Anyone wishing to remember the victims and express their sympathy can do so in the online book of condolence.
Services and visa
All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Nordic and Baltic Countries in Stockholm/Sweden.
Regional Consular Centre of the Embassy of Switzerland in Sweden renders consular services for the Baltic states
Consular services for Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are handled at the Regional Consular Centre of the Embassy of Switzerland in Stockholm, Sweden.
Please find the contact information for the Regional Consular Center in the info-box on the right hand side of this webpage.
Most of the consular services available to the Swiss diaspora in the Baltic countries are available by correspondence, thanks to the well-developed range of services. The consular centre in Stockholm provides the few remaining services that require a personal visit, such as registering biometric data for identity documents.
To minimise the cost to the person concerned, identity documents can be processed at any Swiss representation offering consular services or a cantonal passport office in Switzerland.
In addition, the FDFA has permanently expanded its online support. Please do not hesitate to contact the Consular Directorate's helpline in Bern for more information on +41-800-24-7-365 (available 24 hours every day of the year).
