1.2.1. Heads of State

State Visit

An invitation of the President of Latvia

• Guard of honour, red carpet on arrival and departure at the airport
• Official welcoming ceremony at the Riga Castle
• Official photographs and signing of the Guest Book
• Exchange of State Decorations (prior agreement of both parties)
• Exchange of State Gifts
• Meeting with the President of Latvia and his/ her spouse (if spouse of the guest is present)
• Discussions between both Heads of State and Delegations
• Press briefing for both Heads of State 
• Flower-laying ceremony at the Monument of Freedom
• Meeting with the Speaker of the Saeima [Parliament]
• Meeting with the Prime Minister
• State Dinner hosted by the President of Latvia and his/her spouse
• Visit to the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
• Meeting with the Chairperson of the Riga City Council and joint visit to cultural or other establishments
• Business Forum (as appropriate to the context of the visit)
• Public speech or lecture at one of the Universities
• Regional tour
• Reception hosted by visiting state
• Separate programme for the spouses

Official delegation 1 (2) + 12, subject to reciprocity

The Chancery of the President of Latvia

• The costs for the official delegation - (Airport VIP lounge, hotel, official meals and transport) are covered by the Latvian side, following the principle of reciprocity
• Depending on the context of the visit additional expenses may be permitted, which are to be covered by the Latvian side
• Other expenses are to be covered by the visiting state

• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state concerned to Latvia
• An Officer from the President’s Protocol Department
• The Head of the State Protocol

• The President of Latvia and his/her spouse
• The Speaker of the Saeima
• The Prime Minister
• The Minister of Foreign Affairs
• The Dean of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps resident in Latvia
• Appropriate ministers and other officials who participate in discussions and are included in the official delegation of the welcoming state
• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state concerned to Latvia
• The Commander of the National Armed Forces
• The Head of the President’s Chancery
• The Chairperson of the Riga City Council
• The Head of the State Protocol
• Advisors to the President of Latvia
• Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia

Official Visit

An invitation of the President of Latvia

• Guard of honour, red carpet upon arrival and departure at the airport
• Official welcoming ceremony at the Riga Castle
• Official photographs and signing of the Guest Book
• Exchange of Official Gifts
• Meeting with the President of Latvia and his/her spouse
• Discussion between both Heads of States and Delegations
• Press briefing for both Heads of States (optional)
• Official flower laying ceremony at the Monument of Freedom
• Meeting with the Chairperson of the Saeima
• Meeting with the Prime Minister
• Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Business Forum (as appropriate to the context of the visit)
• Other meetings at the suggestion of the Latvian side or upon request of the visiting state
• Official luncheon/ dinner hosted by the President of Latvia
• Separate programme for the spouses possible
• Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

Official delegation 1 (2) + 10, subject to reciprocity

The Chancery of the President of Latvia

• The costs for the official delegation - (Airport VIP lounge, hotel, official meals and transport) are covered by the Latvian side, following the principle of reciprocity
• Depending on the context of the visit additional expenses may be permitted, which are covered by the Latvian side. Other expenses are to be covered by the visiting state

• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state concerned to Latvia
• The Head of the Administration of the President of Latvia
• The Head of the State Protocol
• An Officer from the President's Protocol Department

• The President of Latvia
• The Speaker of the Saeima
• The Prime Minister
• The Minister of Foreign Affairs
• The Dean of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps resident in Latvia
• Appropriate ministers and other officials who participate in the discussions and are included in the official welcome party
• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the foreign state concerned
• The Commander of the National Armed Forces
• The Head of the President’s Administration
• The Chairperson of the Riga City Council
• The Head of the State Protocol
• Advisors to the President of Latvia
• Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia

Working Visit

An invitation of the President of Latvia or initiative of the visiting state, as well as for a particular occasion (conference, presentation, commemoration event, etc)

• Meeting with the President of Latvia
• Other meetings at the suggestion of the Latvian side or at the request of the visiting state
• Individual event (conference, presentation, commemoration ceremony etc.)
• The exchange of gifts is not provided (with exception of the request of the visiting country, tradition of the state concerned, or a part of the context of the visit)
• Separate programme for the spouses possible

Official delegation 1 (2) + 4, subject to reciprocity

• The Chancery of the President of Latvia
• Depending on the content of the visit or the specific event, a particular organiser in charge of the visit or event concerned

• On the principle of reciprocity or at the expense of the visiting state
• Hotel, Airport VIP lounge, transport for the delegation within the format 1 (2) + 3 is covered by the Latvian side

• The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned  
• An Officer from the President’s Protocol Division

Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia

Private Visit

An invitation of the Latvian side or initiative of the visiting state

According to the purpose of the visit

As determined by the visiting state

The Chancery of the President of Latvia, the Embassy of the foreign state concerned

• Expenses of the Airport VIP lounge (for the Head of State and his/her spouse) is covered by the Latvian side
• Other expenses to be covered by the visiting state

An Officer from the President’s Protocol Division

Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia

Transit Visit

Initiative of the state concerned

As determined by the state concerned

As determined by the state concerned

The Chancery of the President of Latvia, the Embassy of the foreign state concerned

• Expenses of the Airport VIP lounge (for the Head of State and his/her spouse) is covered by the Latvian side
• Other expenses to be covered by the state concerned

 An Officer from the President’s Protocol Division

Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia

Spouse Visit

An invitation of the spouse of the President of Latvia or initiative of the visiting state, as well as for a particular occasion (conference, presentation, commemoration event, etc)

With regard to the purpose of the visit

To be determined by the visiting state

•  The Chancery of the President of Latvia
•  Depending on the content of the visit or specific event 

On the principle of reciprocity or by the visiting state

An Officer from the President’s Protocol Division