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Latvia:
Visas, Document Requirements & Certified Translation
Your comprehensive guide to Latvian residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial proofs, and MEA Apostille & Certified Translations accepted by Latvian consulates. In-country residency submissions to PMLP require certified Latvian translations.
Family Reunification Visa (PMLP)
"Bring your family members to live with you in Latvia."
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Aligned with the sponsor's residency permit validity.
Core Eligibility Criteria
- check_circleSponsoring approval clearance issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP).
- check_circleSponsor residency permit and passport photocopy.
- check_circleSponsor income proof matching the Latvian minimum wage (approx. €700/month).
- check_circleOriginal Marriage/Birth Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
- check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
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General Visa Documents
- checkPMLP approval letter copy.
- checkApplicant passport copy.
- checkSponsor residency card copy.
Translations & Legalization
Original Marriage/Birth Certificate
ApostilleCertified Translation
Original certificate with Hague Apostille. Certified translation to Latvian or English is required if not in either language.
Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
ApostilleCertified Translation
PCC valid for 6 months, apostilled. Certified translation is required if not in Latvian or English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Certified Translations to Latvian?
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No, not if the documents are originally in English. PMLP and Latvian consulates accept documents in Latvian or English. Certified translation is only required for documents in other languages.
Do Latvian authorities require Apostille?
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Yes. All certificates must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before translation.