Possible Difficulties Abroad and How to Avoid Them

Check that you have the address and phone number of the local Latvian Embassy or Consulate before you travel. Your hotel, tour operator or the local police will also have this information. Check you know the opening hours. Most Consulates have an out-of-hours answerphone that gives office hours and arrangements for handling emergencies at other times. Working hours usually follow the local pattern but it is best to phone first. In countries outside the European Union (EU) where there aren’t any Latvian consular officers, you can get help from the embassies and consulates of other members
of the EU. …