Published: 13.01.2021.
Updated: 03.06.2025.

In what cases to renounce from the non-citizen status of Latvia?

In accordance with Section 6, Paragraph one of the Law On the Status of those Former U.S.S.R. Citizens who do not have the Citizenship of Latvia or that of any Other State a non-citizen of Latvia who has acquired the citizenship (nationality) of another state has a duty to renounce the non-citizen status within 30 days after acquiring such citizenship.

In accordance with Section 6, Paragraph two of the Law (above-mentioned) a non-citizen of Latvia who is guaranteed the citizenship of any state or who has been issued a travelling document of any foreign state has the right to renounce the status of a non-citizen.

If a person fails to renounce the status of a non-citizen in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law, the status of a non-citizen shall not be revoked.

    1. Application:
    2. a document certifying the personality of a non-citizen (passport, identification card), (sending documents by post, it is necessary to send only the copy of a personal identification document);
    3. a document certifying the fact of acquisition of citizenship of another state (passport, identification card),  or a guarantee, or a travelling document of a foreign state (sending documents by post, it is necessary to send only the copy of a personal identification document).

    Regarding the possibility to submit documents to the nearest diplomatic or consular mission of Latvia abroad, please contact the nearest mission or watch on the website: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/latvias-embassies-and-consulates

    A submission on renunciation the status of a non-citizen on behalf of a minor shall be submitted by parents of the person or his or her legal representative. If a minor has attained the age of 15 years, then his or her written consent shall be required in order to renounce the status of a non-citizen.

    If it is necessary to verify the legal strength of the original document or the accuracy of the derivative of the document, the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs may at any time request that the original document be produced.

      A decision shall be adopted within a time period of one month from the day of receipt of all necessary documents by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.

        If a person wants to continue to permanently stay in the Republic of Latvia and he or she has renounced the status of a non-citizen of Latvia in accordance with the procedure laid down in the law, he or she shall be entitled to request a permanent residence permit or permanent residence certificate.

          In case of any questions or concerns please write an e-mail: pskn@pmlp.gov.lv or call the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs on +371 67209400.

            Documents may be submitted:

            • electronically by using the official service eAddress;
            • by means of a secure electronic signature, by sending to e-mail pmlp@pmlp.gov.lv, a certified copy of the original of documents signed with a secure electronic signature (except the copy of a personal identification document);
            • by post to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs to address: Čiekurkalna 1.līnija 1, k-3, Rīga, LV-1026. When sending documents by post, copies of documents must be certified, except for a copy of an identity document.