Baltic Migration - Apply for Latvian Citizenship
                     Latvian Dual Passport by Descent - Baltic Migration
You can claim Latvian citizenship, 
if you or your ancestor was a 
Latvian citizen on 17 June 1940. 
The application process for 
Latvian Dual Passport is easy and 
straightforward. Since Latvia is a 
part of the European Union, a 
Latvian citizen can travel and 
reside freely in any of the 
member states that are a part of 
the EU. 
Latvia allows dual citizenship under very limited circumstances. Those Latvian citizens 
and their direct descendants who escaped the USSR and German occupation regimes 
between June 17, 1940 and May 4, 1990 as refugees or who were deported, and during 
that time naturalized in another country (e.g. the USA, the UK, Australia), retained the 
right to register as Latvian citizens provided that they registered by July 1, 1995.
If you’ve been living in Latvia or are moving to Latvia for work, to start a business, or just 
to enjoy all the country has to offer, it’s important to understand what processes you 
must go through in order to obtain Latvian passport. This guide will walk you through all 
the most important steps and tips for making permanent ties with Latvia.
Latvian citizenship By Descent? - Baltic Migration 
If you want to apply for Latvian 
citizenship, it’s important that you 
understand the process and your 
options before you go into it. The first 
thing you need to know is that there are 
several ways you can apply for 
Latvian citizenship, but the most 
common option is applying for Latvian 
citizenship by descent. Americans with 
Latvian descent can apply for citizenship 
if their ancestor was born in Latvia but 
was either not naturalized or was 
naturalized after their child was born 
Iaf byrooua dw.ant to apply for Latvian citizenship, it’s important that you understand the 
process and your options before you go into it. The first thing you need to know is that 
there are several ways you can apply for Latvian citizenship, but the most common 
option is applying for Latvian citizenship by descent. Americans with Latvian descent 
can apply for citizenship if their ancestor was born in Latvia but was either not 
naturalized or was naturalized after their child was born abroad. Americans can also 
apply for Latvian citizenship by descent if none of the ascendants in your direct line of 
descent renounced their right to Latvian citizenship. 
Latvian Citizenship For Children - Baltic Migration
If you’ve been considering restoring 
your Latvian citizenship, there is no 
better time to dig out the necessary 
paperwork and start the process. 
Citizens of this EU member country 
experience high growth, development 
and liberties. If you’re eligible for 
citizenship, why wouldn’t you want to 
become a Latvian citizen?
The process of citizenship is tedious, and how does the country discern who can be a 
citizen or not? If you are eligible for Latvian citizenship, does that mean your children 
are granted automatic citizenship? Latvia offers a “restoration by descent” option to 
restore Latvian citizenship to those eligible. If you have anyone in your family born in 
Latvia, and you can prove “by right of blood” in documents that you are related, you 
could be eligible for citizenship. Latvia law does not stipulate how far back it goes to 
define “by right of blood.” However, there is a limit to how far back “by right of blood” 
goes. Your ancestors will have needed to leave the country during the Occupation of 
the 20th century. The Occupation isn’t a widely taught piece of the 20th century but is 
important nonetheless. 
Contact us - Baltic Migration
Baltic Migration
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Riga, Headquarter in Latvia
Latvia, LV-1010
+371 29 805 559