Acceptance of documents and submission to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, with representation abroad for residence permits. 

Visitors at the Consular Section are admitted by prior appointment only,  schedule an appointment here!

Latvia temporarily suspends issuance of temporary residence permits to Russian and Belarusian citizens

What is a residence permit?

• A residence permit is a document providing a foreigner the rights to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a definite period of time (a temporary residence permit) or permanently (a permanent residence permit).
• As of 2 April 2012 the residence permit is issued in the format of the identification card
• Biometric details must be delivered prior to receipt of the residence permit (fingerprints (starting from the age of six) and digital picture of face).

What are the cases a residence permit is necessary?

A residence permit is necessary if you are willing to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a period of time exceeding 90 days within half a year counting from the first day of entrance.

Additional information about residence permits is available at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia.