Temporary residence permit based on real estate purchase in Latvia

1.  Valid passport
2. Picture of every applicant (size 3x4)
3. A notice from relevant authorities as proof of no-criminal record of an applicant who is older than 14 years (for first-time applicants only)
4. A document proving the existence of financial means to cover living costs of the applicant (an official notice from a bank demonstrating funds on the applicant’s bank account, not older than 3 months). The minimum amount for the main applicant currently is EUR 1’500 per month or EUR 18’000 per year; applicant’s spouse – EUR 500 per month or EUR 6’000 per year; applicant’s child – EUR 150 per month or EUR 1’800 per year. The main applicant can guarantee the existence of financial means for his family
5. A document proving the existence of the residence place in Latvia (in case the real estate is owned – a notice from the Latvian Land Book or in case of rent – a confirmation from the owner of the real estate)
6.  A document proving that the real estate has been purchased in non-cash
7.  A document from a relevant tax authority proving that the real estate owner has no tax debt related to the real estate inquestion
8.  A document providing the payment of the state fee

All the documents should be in or translated to Latvian, English, or Russian language!

In case the applicant applies with dependants (spouse/children/parents), apostilled documents proving kinship are necessary (marriage certificate, birth certificate).

1.  A special application form for each person.
2. A confirmation letter from the main applicant that he / she undertakes to ensure the financial means and place of residence for his family members, if they apply for TRP simultaneously.

1.  Filled, signed application forms.
2.  A proof of state fee payment (a payment is made either by ibank or at the foreign embassy). State fee for revision of the application:
   • Within 30 days: EUR 100
   • Within 10 business days: EUR 200/ Blue card EUR 100
   • Within 5 business days: EUR 400/ Blue card EUR 200

Immigration Authority’s decision

In general, the decision can be adopted within 30 days in case of standard procedure or within 10 or 5 business days in case of the accelerated procedure. Please note that our prior experience shows that the Immigration authority can prolong the term up to 90 days, in case it considers that (a) more information is required or (b) it
requires more time to adopt the decision.

Once the decision is made, the applicant and his dependants that applied with him/her can submit their biometric data to the Migration Authority and submit additional documents that wasn’t submitted earlier in the process (only allowed for tuberculosis tests, insurance policies and original employment contracts).

TRP cards will be made and can be received by each applicant personally (children also need to be present, if their cards are being received). Upon receiving the cards, the applicants will need to submit:

1.  Health insurance policy for all applicants;
2. A notice from a Latvian doctor/medical institution that the applicant is not suffering from tuberculosis in active phase – for first time applicants only (we can assist in arranging an appointment).

It is possible to obtain the TRP card within 10 or 2 business days. The stamp duties are the following:

1. Within 10 business days: EUR 15
2. Within 2 business days: EUR 30