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Latvia

Capital: Riga

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Declaration of Place of Residence

Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP)

Deadline: Within 30 days of arrival for stays over 3 months
Processing Time: 1 working day for address declaration. Registration certificate: up to 30 days.
💰Fees: €4.27 for address declaration. Registration certificate: €14.23 (standard) or €28.46 (express).
📅Appointment: Appointment recommended at PMLP offices (book online). Walk-in possible but long waits.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Completed address declaration form (available at PMLP or latvija.lv)
  • Property owner's consent — the owner must sign the declaration or provide a notarized consent
  • Rental contract or accommodation agreement
Where to Do It:

PMLP offices — main office in Riga (Čiekurkalna 1. līnija 1, Riga). Branch offices in all major cities. Online declaration possible via latvija.lv with eID.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of approximately €7–€350 for late declaration. Without address registration you may not be able to get a personal code, open a bank account, or access Latvian services.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. Riga has the busiest office.
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EU Registration Certificate

Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP)

Deadline: Within 3 months if staying longer than 90 days
Processing Time: 30 days standard processing. Express: 10 days.
💰Fees: €14.23 standard; €28.46 express
📅Appointment: Appointment required at PMLP.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Address declaration confirmation
  • Proof of employment (work contract) OR proof of self-employment OR proof of sufficient funds (€4,560/year or ~€380/month) and health insurance
  • Passport-sized photo (35x45mm)
  • Completed application form
Where to Do It:

PMLP offices. Riga main office: Čiekurkalna 1. līnija 1. Also in Daugavpils, Liepāja, Ventspils, and other cities.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of approximately €30–€700 for residing without a valid certificate. Affects access to employment, healthcare, and banking.

Regional Variations: Same rules nationwide.
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Personal Identity Number (Personas kods)

PMLP

Deadline: Assigned during registration process
Processing Time: Assigned together with address declaration or registration certificate.
💰Fees: Included in registration fees
📅Appointment: Same as registration appointment.
Required Documents:
  • Same documents as registration
  • No additional documents required
Where to Do It:

Assigned at PMLP office during the registration process. The 11-digit personal code is your identifier for all Latvian systems.

If You Don't Do It:

May not be able to access any Latvian government service, employment, or banking without a personal code.

Regional Variations: Nationwide system.
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