Permanent Residence in Latvia

Opportunities for Obtaining Permanent Residence in Latvia

Our clients frequently inquire about obtaining permanent residence in Latvia.

KOM-INVEST has specially prepared information about permanent residence (permanent place of residence) in Latvia for its clients.

To obtain permanent residence in Latvia, several conditions must be met. Latvia is a member state of the European Union, and to gain the opportunity to reside here permanently without restrictions, you must first obtain a temporary residence permit in Latvia. A temporary residence permit grants the right to reside in Latvia 365 days a year and provides the right to work in Latvia.

For more details about the opportunity to obtain a temporary .

If you have a temporary residence permit and do not leave Latvia for periods longer than one year during 5 years, then after 5 years you have the right to claim a permanent residence permit. To obtain it, you must pass an exam in the Latvian language at the basic level. Individuals who cannot take the exam due to health reasons are exempted, for example, in cases of vision problems, hearing impairment, cerebral circulation disorders, etc. A medical certificate from a rehabilitation specialist is required for exemption from the exam.

Obtaining a permanent residence permit in Latvia is equivalent to permanent residence. It does not need to be renewed annually like a temporary residence permit.

Five years after obtaining a permanent residence permit, you can apply for Latvian citizenship.