How to Reduce Residence Permit Processing Times in Latvia?

We often have clients who have submitted residence permit documents, and the Department has extended the review period.

• For example, a residence permit decision was expected on August 1st, but on the scheduled date they sent information that the decision is being postponed until October 1st.

Often this is because documents are missing. For example, you may need to prepare and submit a resume (CV). Or, you may need to format a certain certificate differently.

How to act in such situations?

The most important thing is to fulfill all Department requirements (submit documents, prepare certificates, etc.). Next, prepare an explanatory letter requesting that the documents be reviewed faster (you can also specify a desired date). If the reasons are convincing (for example, departure from Latvia), you can get a response faster.

• Another case - if you paid the fee for document review within 30 days, but circumstances change and you need to get a decision within 5 business days.

How to act in this case

You should contact the Department, request the details for paying an increased fee (for expedited processing), pay the fee, send the payment receipt to the Department, and request that they make a decision faster.

It is very important to inform the Department of your desire to receive a decision faster, within a few days after the Department receives your documents.

If you need help to verify or prepare documents, or to contact the Department - reach out to us, and our company lawyer will help you!

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