Latvia citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturalization | For people aged 15 or over who have lived in Latvia permanently for the last five years, know Latvian, the anthem, Latvian history and the Satversme, and have a legal income, and whom the Cabinet of Ministers admits to Latvian citizenship. | 2026-10-22 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturalization | Application fee | 28.46 EUR | Official source |
| Naturalization | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Naturalization | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Latvian) | Official source |
| Naturalization | Other citizenship may be kept | Conditional: Another citizenship is allowed only if it is of an EU, EFTA or NATO state, Australia, Brazil or New Zealand, or under a treaty or Cabinet permission. Any other citizenship must be renounced before the oath (Latvian page 'Dubultpilsonība': 'Latvijas pilsonību var saglabāt, ja persona iegūst:'). | Official source |
| Naturalization | Where to apply | online | Official source |