Q & A
Latvia
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Where is Latvia located?
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Latvia is a country located in the Baltic region of northern Europe, and has borders with Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. |
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When did Latvia gain independence?
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Latvia gained independence during the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. |
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What is the capital of Latvia?
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Riga |
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What is the population of Latvia and its literacy rate?
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The population of Latvia is approx. 19.2 million (2019 estimate), with 99.9% of the population being literate. |
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What is the climate of Latvia like?
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Latvia has a temperate climate with four pronounced seasons (winter, summer, spring and autumn) of near equal length. Temperatures vary between -6℃ in winter to 35℃ in summer. |
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What are some of the core benefits of living, working and studying in Latvia?
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Some of the core benefits include the following: |
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What is the legal system followed in Latvia?
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Civil Law System, as well as European Union Law. |
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Which are the prominent industrial sectors in the Latvian economy?
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The four cornerstones of the Latvian economy are agriculture, chemicals, logistics and woodworking. Other prominent sectors include textiles, food processing, machinery production and green technologies. |
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How can we acquire temporary residence permit of Latvia?
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The temporary residence permit of Latvia can be acquired in any one of the following ways: |
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Are there any education qualification, business/management experience or English language proficiency requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Latvia?
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No |
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What should be the minimum age of the main applicant?
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Over 18 years of age |
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Which are the family members you can include in your application?
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Spouse and minor children under 18 years of age |
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Does temporary residence permit allow visa free travel?
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Yes, you can travel without a visa to all schengen countries. |
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Can you apply for a permanent residence permit?
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Yes, after residing in Latvia for at least 4 years and learning basic level of Latvian language. |
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Can you acquire citizenship of Latvia?
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Yes, after 4 years of permanent residency and residing in Latvia and showing proficiency in the Latvian language. |
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Latvian citizenship transferable to future generations?
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Yes |
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Does Latvia allow dual citizenship?
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Yes, but to EU and NATO member states only |
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Does Latvian citizenship make you eligible to apply for an EU passport?
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Yes |