Ambassador: Mr. Cheng Wenju
Address: 5 Ganibu Dambis Street, Riga, LV-1045, Latvia
Tel: +37-1-67357023, 67357024
Fax: +37-1-67357025, 67323263
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: chinaemb_lv@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://lv.chineseembassy.org/eng/
The information of all sections of Chinese embassy in Latvia
| Sections | Information |
| Secretary to the Ambassador | Tel: +37-1-67357023, 67357024 |
| Defense Attaché Office | Tel: +37-1-67509124 |
| Consular Office | Tel: +37-1-67509123, 67509127 +37-1-6189537 (Mobile Phone) Email: chinaemb_lv@mfa.gov.cn Office Hours: 10:00-12:00, Monday & Friday; 14:30-16:30, Wednesday (except holidays) |
| Commercial Office | Counselor: Mr. Zhang Tingzhou Address: 2 Darba Street, LV-1046, Riga, Latvia Counselor's Office: +37-1-67805460, 26866922 (mobile phone) Secretaries: : +37-1-67805469 (Zhang Yunwei), 67805465 (Qu Jianguo), 67805471 (Li Zhijian) Fax: +37-1-67805470 Email: lv@mofcom.gov.cn Website: http://lv.mofcom.gov.cn |
Notes: Chinese Embassy in Latvia and its consular section will be closed during those public holidays mentioned below: New Year' Day (1 day), Spring Festival (5 days), Qingming Festival (1 day), Labor Day (1 day), Dragon Boat Festival (1 Day), Mid-Autumn Day (1 day), National Day (5 days).
Brief Intro
Latvia is situated in the west region of East European Plain, neighboring the Baltic Sea to its west. There are many lakes and swamps. Climatic features intermediate between Oceanic and continental climates.
Neighboring Countries: Estonia, Russia, Lithuania, Belarus
Land Area: about 62,050 square kilometers (23,958 square miles)
Capital: Riga
Time: It is 2 hours later than GMT and 10 hours later than Beijing Time.
Official Language: Latvian (More than 95% of the residents can understand Russian and English is also used.)
Major Religions: Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox
Currency: santimi, lat Important Holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1), Easter (late March or early April), Labor Day (May 1), Mother's Day (the second Sunday in May), Summer Solstice (June 23-24), Independence Day (November 18), Christmas (December 25), New Year's Eve (December 31) Notices for Chinese Going to Latvia
1. Latvia has been a member of the Schengen visa area since December 21, 2007. Unless otherwise specified, people with Latvian visa can travel freely in all the 24 member countries of Schengen visa area, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and many others in Europe.
Schengen business/private/family visa fee: CNY650
2. With valid visa, foreign people can make a stay at most for 90 days and more than 90 days are allowed with a long-term visa or residence permit. Latvian Embassy will make the decision to issue the visa 7 days later after receiving all the needed documents. It will be longer (30 days) if some info needs to be renewed.
3. Visa Fees: (Consular fee – LVL30/CNY480)
| Types of Visa | Fee (Latvia lat/Chinese yuan) |
| Entry-exist visa for one or two journey | LVL20/CNY 350 |
| Multiple entry visa | LVL35/CNY600 |
| Renewing visa for changes of traveling documents | LVL5/CNY100 |
| Group visa | LVL20/CNY350 (plus additional cost of LVL1/CNY40 per person) |
Please contact Embassy of Latvia in China if Latvians are in distress there.
Related China Embassies in Europe: Chinese Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania
Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg
Chinese Embassy in Macedonia
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in Latvia
1.
Sep. 8,2009 06:28 Reply
Ms.Musna(Latvia) said:
Hello!
Which documents are needed for applying for business visa. Can I apply for multiple entry visa for 1 year at least?
Thank you.
Sep. 8,2009 20:04
Mr.Joshua replied:
The China embassy may have special requirements for applicants who applying for multiple entry visa.
The documents for a single entry Chian business visa are:
A. Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages available for visa. Pages for endorsements or amendments can not be used as a visa page
b. One completed Chinese Visa Application Form (please click to download:visa application form) signed by the applicant. Children's application form can be signed by their parents or guardians. The visa application may be refused or delayed due to misinformation or failed declaration of any item or illegible writing on the application form
C. One recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo affixed to the visa application form. Life photos, copied photos and digital photos printed on ordinary paper are not acceptable
D.Visa Notification Form issued by the relevant department of Chinese government or the government-authorized company
E. A copy of Chinese hotel booking
F. A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking.
Meanwhile, citizens of the third country, the residence permit in Latvia or work permit in Latvia is required.
2.
Sep. 7,2009 01:49 Reply
Mr.Olga Guseva(Latvia) said:
Hello !
I realy need your advise as fast as possible!
Im cirkus artist and right now Im in Germany!I get invitation from the China,for the festival!To make my perfomens there for 2 weeks time!But here,in Germany I cant make the visa ,becouse I dont have residence here!Is it possible,if I send my passport,tickets and forms from latvian embassy to my bayfriend and he will make everything for me!I cant came becouse here no day off!Please,Im weiting for you answear fast as possible!Tall me please what I have to do?
Best Regards Olga Guseva!
Sep. 7,2009 02:17
Mr.George replied:
You can entrust your boy friend to apply for the visa for you from the china emabssy in Latvia, however, you have to type your visa application form by computer and sign the form on your own.
3.
Jun. 19,2009 12:05 Reply
Ms.Smirnova(Latvia) said:
Hello!
Is thear a Latvian Embassy in Xian?
And what kind of insurance do I need to stay in Xian for 1 year and longer?
Jun. 19,2009 22:59
Ms.Mona(China) replied:
No, the Embassy of Latvian in China is located in Beijing. By the way, could you please kindly advise what you will do in Xian for one Year or longer time?
Sep. 6,2009 10:40
Mr.Svetlana(Latvia) replied:
Hello!
I realy need your advice fast as possible!
Im cirkus artist and I get invitation from the China,for the festival!But problem is about my visa!Becouse Im working right now in Germany,in cirkus and they dont wonna make me visa here with out residence ,but my work cant give me this papers!
Is it possible if I send my passport,CV forms and letter from China to Riga and my husband will do everything!Thank you!
Weiting for your answear!
4.
Jun. 17,2009 06:27 Reply
Mrs.Smirnova(Latvia) said:
I recieved an invitation from the Shaanxi normal university
What do I need to apply for visa? Which documents do I need? I need a student visa
Jun. 17,2009 21:00
Mr.Tony replied:
The required documents for your visa application include:
1. Your passport with at least 2 blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2. A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-sized photo.
3. An admission notice from the Shaanxi normal university is required.
4. You also need an approved foreign student visa application form (JW101 or JW202) issued by the Chinese authorized unit.
5. If you will study in China for more than 6 months, you also have to provide a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen (Forms and the lists of designated hospital are available at the visa counter).
5.
Jun. 9,2009 16:45 Reply
Ms.Julija Kalaida(Latvia) said:
Dear all,
I am Latvian and I am planning to go to visit China in July 03.07.09 - 12.07.09 - pls advice what are the steps to get visa to China.
Thanks,
Julija
Jun. 9,2009 20:53
Mr.Leonardo replied:
You need to apply for a Chinese L visa(tourist visa).Documents required:
(1) Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages available for visa.
(2) One completed Chinese Visa Application Form
(3) One recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo affixed to the visa application form.
(4) Photocopies of your hotel booking and return tickets
6.
Mar. 17,2009 06:02 Reply
Ms.Maija(Latvia) said:
Visit of my friend and travelling.
Duaration of stay - 18-19 days.
Mar. 17,2009 22:20
Mr.Helper(China) replied:
You need to apply for a tourist visa.
Prepare all the materials and to apply in the Chinese embassy in your country:
1. Your passport must have at least 6 months validity left before expiration,and one blank visa page left.
2.A duly filled application form
7.
Mar. 16,2009 10:43 Reply
Ms.Maija Berga(Latvia) said:
Dear all,
I am Latvian and I am planning to go to visit China in September - pls advice what are the steps to get visa to China.
Thanks,
Maija
Mar. 16,2009 21:12
Mr.Helper(China) replied:
Ms Maija Berga,
What is your purpose of vist? Travel, doing business, study or work? And how long will you stay in China?