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EU and EEA citizens moving to Latvia must complete three registrations: declaring their place of residence at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), obtaining an EU Registration Certificate, and registering for a Personal Identity Number (Personas kods). Latvia requires registration within three months of arrival. This guide covers all three procedures with required documents, fees, processing times, and OCMA office locations in Riga and across Latvia.

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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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