Latvia Citizenship: Your Gateway to Europe
Latvia offers multiple pathways to EU citizenship.
Processing: 3-6 months
Difficulty: Hard
Success rate: 72%
Visa-free: 183 destinations
Latvia's Key Advantage
Baltic gem with Art Nouveau architecture. Latvia passport ranks #10 globally with visa-free access to 183 destinations.
2-generation descent eligibility
10-year naturalization path
Allows dual citizenship
Latvia Citizenship Pathways
Citizenship by Descent
Most PopularClaim Latvia citizenship through parents or grandparents
3-6 months
Timeline
Hard
Difficulty
€300-900
Total Cost
Key Requirements:
Latvia ancestor who retained citizenship
Proof of family lineage
B1 Latvian language test
Clean criminal record
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Citizenship by Naturalization
Become Latvian after 10 years of legal residence
10+ years total
Timeline
Medium
Difficulty
€400-1,200
Total Cost
Key Requirements:
10 years continuous legal residence
B1 Latvian language
Clean criminal record
Integration into society
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Why Choose Latvia Citizenship?
Latvia offers a citizenship program that allows dual nationality. As an EU member state, Latvia citizenship provides access to live, work, and study anywhere in the 27-country European Union.
The Latvian passport consistently ranks among the world's strongest, currently at #10 globally with visa-free access to 183 destinations.
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Latvia at a Glance
Population:1.8 million
Capital:Riga
Language:Latvian
Currency:EUR (€)
EU Member:✓ Yes
Dual citizenship:✓ Allowed
Visa-free travel:183 destinations