Family Residence Permit 

Family Temporary Residence Permit applicants must prove sufficient financial means to cover living expenses in Latvia — not less than €740. Evidence can include a recent bank statement or employment contract showing relevant income.

No, knowledge of Latvian is not required to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit. However, Latvian language proficiency is required later if you apply for Permanent Residence or Citizenship.

No, you don’t have to be in Latvia to apply. Most first-time applications are submitted at a Latvian embassy or consulate abroad. However, if you already have legal grounds to stay in Latvia e.g. with a valid visa, then you may apply directly at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs inside Latvia.

You must submit an original police clearance certificate issued within the last 6 months by the competent authority of your country of citizenship (and any country where you lived more than 12 months in the past 10 years).

Yes, if you are employed and pay social insurance contributions, you have the same access to public healthcare as citizens. Otherwise, you must use private healthcare or insurance-covered services.

Yes. Children of Temporary Residence Permit holders have the right to attend state and municipal schools free of charge, including pre-school education, subject to local availability.

You may qualify for maternity or parental allowance if you or your spouse are legally employed in Latvia and pay social insurance contributions. Without employment and contributions, such allowances are not available.

Yes, but only if you were employed in Latvia and contributed to unemployment insurance for at least 12 months in the previous 16 months before becoming unemployed.

All applicants must have valid health insurance covering at least €42,600 for the entire intended stay. The cost depends on age and coverage but is typically €40–€100 per year for basic policies.

Yes. After 5 consecutive years of holding a Temporary Residence Permit, you may apply for Permanent Residence. After another 5 years (10 years total), you may apply for Latvian Citizenship, provided you meet language and integration requirements.

Important! This condition cannot be applied in case the base for your Residence Permit is the education in Latvia (Student TRP).

Yes. A Latvian TRP allows you to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. You must always carry your residence card and passport when crossing borders.