Project under the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027 Specific Support Objective 1.3.1 “Harnessing the benefits of digitalisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities” Activity 1.3.1.1 “Development of ICT solutions and services and enabling opportunities for the private sector” Project No. 1.3.1.1/1/25/I/006 “Development of a New Information System for Identity Documents, Implementation of a Partial Self-Service Solution, and Development of Technical Infrastructure for the Issuance of Identity Documents”.
Project objective:
To improve the process of issuing identity documents, enabling fast, secure, and convenient provision of identity documents to Latvian residents and foreigners. This will strengthen the registration and identification of individuals in both physical and digital environments, expand the range of digital opportunities for society, and make the services of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) more convenient and faster for clients. The project also aims to ensure the continuous and full operation of the identity document personalization process.
Project results to be achieved:
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Development of a new version of the Identity Document Information System (PADIS);
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Development of a new PADIS e-service, enabling clients to pay the state fee and submit applications for identity document processing, with data being read and verified online from other information systems;
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Procurement of workstation equipment for PAD processing and self-service kiosks for clients;
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Development and implementation of a service for issuing identity documents outside the OCMA;
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Procurement of the technical infrastructure and software necessary for identity document personalization to ensure continuous operation of the process;
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Development of an e-service for the Physical Person Register Information System for receiving and updating personal data;
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Ensuring the provision of specified personal identification data to the European Digital Identity Wallet.
Project Start Date: 22/07/2025
Project End Date: 31/12/2029
Project Duration: 54 months
Total Funding: EUR 10,000,000
EU Fund Contribution: EUR 8,500,000
National Budget Contribution: EUR 1,500,000
The project is implemented in cooperation with the Information Centre of the Ministry of the Interior and the state joint-stock company “Latvian State Radio and Television Centre.”
Contact Persons:
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs:
Jānis Citskovskis
Project Manager
Phone: +371 67829790
Email: janis.citskovskis@pmlp.gov.lv
Information Centre of the Ministry of the Interior:
Diāna Andžāne
Deputy Director for Strategy and Development
Phone: +371 67208787
Email: diana.andzane@ic.iem.gov.lv
State Joint-Stock Company "Latvian State Radio and Television Centre":
Rihards Daniševskis
Project Manager
SJSC “Latvian State Radio and Television Centre”
Phone: +371 26888918