A child born in Latvia until 31.12.2019.

1. A submission
2. personal identification document of the parent of the child (passport or identification card). When sending the documents via mail, only a COPY of the personal identification document shall be sent;
3. a document confirming the permanent life of the child in Latvia (for example, a statement from the educational institution);
4. a document, confirming permanent residence of the parent in Latvia during the last five years (for example, a statement of the place of work or statement regarding receipt of a benefit).

In the age from 15 to 18 years the submission shall be submitted by the child himself or herself:

1. A submission
2. personal identification document (passport or identification card. When sending the documents via mail only a COPY of the personal identification document should be sent;
3. a document confirming permanent residence in Latvia for the last five years (for example, a statement of the educational institution etc.);
4. one of the documents specified below, confirming the ability to speak Latvian:
   • a statement and certificate on the acquisition of the general principal education in Latvian;
   • a certificate issued by the National Centre for Education after 31 August 2011 (valid for 5 years after the day of issue), confirming the total assessment in percentage acquired in the centralized examination in Latvia (in the accredited education programme for grade 9) not below 50%, or the total assessment in percentage acquired in the centralized examination in Latvian and Literature (in the accredited education programme for grade 12) not below 20%;
   • in case of not being able to submit any of the above-mentioned documents, confirming the ability to speak Latvian, the child shall be sent for examination of the skills of Latvia, taking place at OCMA;
5. one photograph (3x4cm), if the ability to speak Latvian will be approved by OCMA.

See information about the examination of the Latvian: "Examinations determined in the Citizenship Law".

Children, to whom the disability has been determined, which is confirmed by a certificate of the disability or decision of the State Medical Commission for the Assessment of Health Condition and Working Ability regarding determination of disability for work.

Currently it is possible to submit documents to OCMA only remotely:

1. by sending via mail to OCMA to the address: Čiekurkalna 1.līnija 1 k-3, Riga, LV-1026. When sending documents by mail, copies of documents must be certified, with the exception of a copy of an identity document. If the originals of documents are sent by mail, they will be returned to the specified address along with the decision.
2. with a safe electronic signature, sending to the e-mail pskn@pmlp.gov.lv, with the attachment of certified copies of the original documents signed with a secure electronic signature, with the exception of a copy of the identity document;
3. by using official electronic e-address with the attachment of certified copies of the original documents signed with a secure electronic signature.

If documents are sent electronically and signed with a secure electronic signature, the document must be accompanied by a confirmation that the "copy is correct" indicating who confirms it, and a copy of the document must be signed with a secure electronic signature.

If it is necessary to verify the validity of the original document or the correctness of the derivative document, OCMA may at any time require the presentation of the original document.

The decision shall be made within a time period of one month from the day of receipt of all necessary documents by OCMA.

In case of any questions and uncertainties, you may obtain information by writing to the e-mail: pskn@pmlp.gov.lv or calling during working days to the phone +371 67209400.