Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Latvia
Last updated: December 26, 2025
1 year
$84-$272
30 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets your family members (spouse, children, parents) move to Latvia to live with you. You must be a Latvian resident or citizen inviting them. Your family members get a residence permit to stay legally. The visa lets your family work, study, and travel in Europe. They can stay for years and eventually get permanent residency or citizenship.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without permission
- Bring spouse and children
- Use Latvia healthcare system
- Travel freely in Europe (90 days per 6 months)
- Children can attend school
- Get permanent residence after 5 years
- Get citizenship after 5-10 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be married (if applying as spouse)
- No serious criminal record (no prison sentence over 3 years)
- Be in good health (no active tuberculosis)
- Be under 18 (if dependent child)
- Depend on inviter for financial support
- Have valid travel document
- Inviter must have legal residence in Latvia
- Inviter must show financial capacity to support family
- Inviter must have adequate housing
- Inviter must not be subject to removal from Latvia
Financial Requirement
Your inviter must show monthly income: €500 per month for you, €500 per month for spouse, €150 per month per child. Proof with 3 months of bank statements.
Documents
- Valid passportBiometric if Russian citizen
- Marriage certificateIf applying as spouse
- Birth certificatesIf applying for children
- Proof of family relationshipOfficial documents
- Health insurance policy€42,600+ coverage required
- Bank statements3 months of inviter income
- Criminal record certificateFrom country of citizenship
- TB testFrom Latvia doctor
- Proof of housingRental agreement or ownership
- Completed application formOfficial OCMA form
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.