Immigration to Latvia for European Union (EU) citizens

Immigration to Latvia for European Union (EU) citizens

European Union (EU) citizens have the right to stay in Latvia with a valid travel document (passport or ID card) for the period of up to 3 months within half a year counting from the first day of entrance. If the person (EU citizen) wishes to stay in Latvia for longer time, then one must apply for the temporary residence permit (TRP).

EU citizen who has resided in Latvia permanently for 5 years on the basis of temporary residence can obtain the right of permanent residence.

 Temporary residence permit to Latvia

 In order to obtain the temporary residence permit in Latvia the following documents will be required:
- the copy of the persons passport;
- person marriage dates, information about spouse, parents, children, brothers, sisters, languages knowledge, education, serving in military services, residence in countries abroad indicated in official Application form;
- information about the person's possible place of residence in Latvia;
- document confirming ones reason to stay in Latvia (for example, labor agreement for employee)

The person must have income at least 200 LVL (approx. 285 EUR) per month.

State fees:
Per registration of the address 3 LVL (~5 EUR)
Documents must be submitted personally in Latvia, in Immigration department.
More information you can get in section on immigration.