Permanent Residence Card of the Union Citizen

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Estimated Cost

EUR €160–€280

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Issued to non-EU family members who have resided legally in Latvia for five years.

The Permanent Residence Card is available to non-EU family members of EU citizens after five years of continuous legal residence in Latvia. This status provides long-term security and full labor market access. Applicants must demonstrate basic proficiency in the Latvian language to qualify for this permanent status.

Cost Breakdown

Review fee (30 days)EUR €160

Review fee (10 working days)EUR €280

TotalEUR €160–€280

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

5 years of continuous legal residence

Basic knowledge of Latvian language

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of 5-year residence

Language proficiency certificate

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Permanent status
Full work rights
Stability

Worth Knowing

Language requirement
Requires 5 years of prior legal stay
Insufficient residence duration
Failure to meet language requirements

Application Process

Verify 5-year residence

Pass language test

Apply to OCMA

Pay fees

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