The Citizenship Law determines that in order to acquire Latvian citizenship through naturalisation, applicants for citizenship must pass a Latvian language proficiency test and prove knowledge of the basic provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia, the text of the National Anthem, and the basics of Latvian history and culture (hereinafter - knowledge).
Tests determined by the Citizenship Law are governed by the Cabinet Regulation No. 973 "Regulations Regarding Testing the Fluency in the Latvian Language and Knowledge of the Basic Principles of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia, the Text of the National Anthem, the Basics of the History and Culture of Latvia", adopted on 24 September 2013.
Purpose of the test is to make sure on the proficiency of the Latvian language of the applicant for the citizenship and the ability to knowingly use the language. The applicant must know the Latvian language at such a level that he / she can successfully integrate into society, communicate in everyday life and public situations.