🇱🇻 Latvian citizenship · By repatriation
Latvian citizenship by repatriation
A return to the land of your ancestors: an EU passport for people with Latvian roots.
Latvia is a small, beautiful country in Northern Europe with a rich history and culture. It is a member of the EU and the Schengen area, so its citizens enjoy freedom of movement across Europe and access to social and economic opportunities. The repatriation program is designed to bring descendants of Latvians back to the land of their ancestors.
Legal basis
To obtain Latvian citizenship by repatriation you have to prove that you have Latvian roots. That is possible if you have relatives who lived in Latvia before certain historical periods - before the Second World War, for example.
The exact grounds depend on your situation. On a free consultation we check your documents and tell you whether the program fits you.
Benefits of Latvian citizenship
Freedom to travel
Visa-free entry to 188 countries, including the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Business in the EU
Duty-free trade and access to the EU single market - plenty of opportunities for business in Europe.
European healthcare
The right to free medical care and social guarantees.
Dual citizenship
Latvian law lets you keep your first citizenship.
European education
The right to study at European universities at lower fees and on tuition-free programs.
How to get citizenship: step by step
Preliminary check
A Murblz expert runs a free consultation and reviews your documents. If there are potential complications, they suggest a solution or another program.
Collecting documents
You need to prove your Latvian roots with documents, birth certificates or other official papers.
Filing the application
The citizenship application is filed with a Latvian consulate or the immigration service.
Interview
An interview confirms that you meet the requirements of the repatriation program.
Getting citizenship
Once the application is approved you become a Latvian citizen and can apply for a passport.
FAQ
Can Russian citizens get Latvian citizenship by repatriation?
Do I have to give up my first citizenship?
Can I bring my family if they have no Latvian ancestry?
How long does it take to get a Latvian passport?
188 visa-free countries with a Latvian passport
Europe
Americas
Asia and Oceania
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