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After five years of continuous lawful temporary residence, non-EU nationals can apply for a permanent residence permit, and separately for EU Long-Term Resident status, which carries EU-wide rights. Both require Latvian language proficiency and financial self-sufficiency; from 2026 stricter requirements apply, including a higher language level and knowledge of the constitution and history.
Non-EU nationals with at least five continuous years of lawful residence in Latvia.
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Absences are tolerated within limits, generally up to six consecutive months and up to about ten months in total over the qualifying period, if justified.
It grants a permanent residence permit, visa-free travel within the Schengen area, and the right to live and work in other EU member states under EU rules.
After five years of continuous lawful temporary residence, non-EU nationals can apply for a permanent residence permit and, separately, for EU Long-Term Resident status with EU-wide rights. Both require Latvian language proficiency and financial self-sufficiency, with stricter rules from 2026.
You generally need five years of continuous and lawful residence in Latvia before applying for EU long-term resident (permanent) status.
You must show stable, regular means of support, typically at least the minimum wage over the prior 12 months with taxes paid, or a Latvian pension.
Yes. It can be lost through long absences from the EU (or from Latvia), giving false information, voluntary renunciation, or acquiring another EU/EEA citizenship.
Yes. You must prove Latvian language skills at A2 level or higher to obtain EU long-term resident status.
