Latvia offers citizenship by descent to individuals with Latvian ancestry, allowing them to reconnect with their heritage and gain the benefits of Latvian and EU citizenship.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
Latvian citizenship by descent is available to individuals who can prove Latvian ancestry through various categories. This path to citizenship allows descendants of Latvian citizens and exiles to claim their heritage, with specific provisions for different groups.
Overview
Reconnect with your Latvian roots through citizenship by descent.
Eligibility Requirements
At least one parent was Latvian at the time of your birth
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Must have been a Latvian citizen on or after June 17, 1940
Months to citizenship
12-24 months
Length of Visa
Months to Visa
Physical Presence Requirement
None
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (original and copies)+National ID card (if applicable)+Passport-sized photographs (2-4)
Birth certificate of the applicant (apostilled and translated)+Marriage Certificate (if applicable)+Name change certificates (if applicable)
Not applicable
Criminal record extract from your country of residence+FBI Identity History Summary (apostilled): Required if the applicant is from the U.S+State Police Clearance (apostilled): Required from every state or country the applicant has lived in since age 14+Latvian Criminal Records Check: Required if the applicant has resided in Latvia.
Not applicable
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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