Published: 29.04.2025.
Updated: 19.02.2026.

By the expiration date of the permit:

  • the state language examination must be passed;

  • documents must be submitted to the OCMA to apply for European Union long-term resident status or a permanent residence permit.

Documents required to apply for European Union long-term resident status:

  • application form;

  • questionnaire;

  • photograph 3x4 cm;

  • a copy of a valid travel document (all pages that contain entries or stamps). The applicant certifies that the copy is true to the original (copy is correct, number of pages, first name, last name, date, signature);

  • document confirming regular financial means of at least the minimum monthly wage — EUR 740 as of 01.01.2025, EUR 780 from 01.01.2026 (over the past 12 months or proof that a pension has been granted);

  • proof of proficiency in the state language at A2 level or higher;

    Note: This document is not required for persons who have reached the age of 75 or who have received an exemption from the state language proficiency test from a rehabilitation physician or psychiatrist. The exemption must be attached to the application for EU long-term resident status.

  • document confirming payment of the state fee.

  • electronically, by authenticating each document with a secure electronic signature and sending them to the electronic mail address pasts@pmlp.gov.lv or the address of any territorial department of the OCMA;
  • by post to the address of any territorial department, with your e-mail address and a telephone number for contact.

The processing time for the submitted documents is 30 days. Expedited processing within 10 business days is also possible.

A state fee of 160 EUR is payable for reviewing documents within 30 days, and 280 EUR for reviewing documents within 10 working days.

Requisites for payment of the state fee:
Beneficiary: State Treasury
Registration No. 90000050138
Beneficiary institution: State Treasury, code TRELLV22
Account No. LV37TREL1060140918500
Purpose of payment: “Cabinet Regulation No. 731 and the name of the person for whom the state fee is paid, requesting the status.

Obtain further advice by sending an e-mail to mn@pmlp.gov.lv.

It is possible to request any other temporary residence permit in accordance with the Immigration Act, for example, in connection with family reunification.