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Permanent resident card in Latvia

Published:
August 3, 2020

Permanent resident card in Latvia – quite intersting issue.

Moving to the Baltic countries makes integration into the European space much easier. In addition, we are also talking about a significant expansion of prospects in business and opportunities to enjoy social and cultural benefits.

Latvia is a state with developed legislation for immigrants, which allows choosing the most convenient and suitable way of obtaining a residence permit.

Advantages of a Latvian permanent resident card

A permanent resident card in Latvia can be obtained immediately for 5 years. It greatly simplifies the procedure for confirming the acquired status.

The ID-card is not tied to the national passport; therefore, it will not be affected by the replacement of the identity document. You can get such a card in 20 different ways.

Those who have received Latvian permanent resident card have the following opportunities:

  • unlimited movement within the territory of Europe and some member states of the European Union (stay in them is allowed up to 90 days in one half of the year);
  • the possibility of issuing the same documents for each family member: children under the age of majority and spouses;
  • legal employment in Europe, including all social benefits that it may provide;
  • creation of business structures, the possibility of training in various educational institutions of all categories;
  • obtaining a driving license that is quoted in Latvia and Europe;
  • facilitated procedure for obtaining invitation documents for friends or relatives.

After 10 years of living in this Baltic country, you get the opportunity to acquire the status of a citizen.

Documents required for obtaining a permanent resident card in Latvia

To obtain a Latvian permanent resident card, you need to submit a request to the visa officer with the appropriate list of papers. You must have the following:

  • international passport (plus copies of all its pages);
  • filled application form, which contains your photo;
  • a receipt that you have paid the state fee in full;
  • a police clearance certificate from the state where the person submitting the documents has lived during the last year;
  • insurance policy;
  • documents confirming your financial support (minors – from 2592 euros annually, for adults – 4320);
  • documents confirming your place of residence.

In addition, the department of the consular service may require other documents, for example, a certificate of marriage or divorce, etc.

Types of Latvian permanent resident card and its duration

Most of people usually receive a five-year residence permit, although the standard one is for 1 year. A permanent resident card is also available to buyers who purchase real estate worth more than 250 thousand euros, with a few exceptions:

  • family members of the person with the residence;
  • persons who are students of accredited higher education institutions in Latvia;
  • those who have a visit with medical purposes;
  • owners of employment contracts for 300 thousand euros.

For businesspersons and investors the following is available:

  • the ability to issue a long-term deposit of 300 thousand euros for a period of 5 years;
  • purchase of bonds in the amount of 250 thousand euros;
  • registration of a business with investments in the amount of at least 50 thousand euros;
  • buying real estate worth 250 thousand euros or more.

In order to minimize the effort and time spent on obtaining a residence permit in Latvia, you can contact specialists, get detailed advice and professional help.

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