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Family Reunion Temporary Residence Permit (Latvia) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €780 (≈ EUR 2,500 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €30,000 |
| Proof of savings | €20,000 |
| Minimum investment | €100,000 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €45 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €780 (≈ EUR 2,500 · FX 2026-06-22).
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
“financial resources in accordance with the minimum monthly wage, in cases not provided for in Sub-clauses 11.1, 11.2., 11.3., 11.4., 11.5. and 11.6 of the Regulations – 780 euros; necessary subsistence for a minor child – 234 euros.”
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/residence-permit · verified 2026-06-19
Minimum annual salary
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Language level
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0 · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.