Latvia - Apply for Restoration of Citizenship

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Procedure

1. For the restoration of Latvian citizenship an application requesting for restoration of the citizenship of Latvia must be submitted to any regional branch of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
2. The approval of your application will be decided by the Cabinet Ministers.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form

Office Locations & Contacts

The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs

Info phone: 8300

Head of OCMA: Vilnis Jekabsons

Telephone: 67219183

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 67829825

Address: Riga, Ciekurkalna 1st line, 1, building 3

The reception time of the Head every first Friday of the month from 10.00 (with preliminary signing up phone: 67829773)

Persons Identification Documents Department

Inguss Treiguts

Telephone: 67219183

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 67829825

Address: Riga, Ciekurkalna 1st line, 1, building 3

For Regional Divisions: http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/contacts/pmlp-divisions/

For Diplomatic and Consular Representations: http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/mission/

Eligibility

Latvian citizenship may be restored to a person, who had lost their citizenship as a result of the choice made by his/her parents or adopters, a legal error or an illegal deprivation of citizenship.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

Application forms requesting for restoration of the citizenship of Latvia shall be submitted to any regional branch of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

Citizenship represents the link between a person and a state or an association of states. Possession of citizenship is normally associated with the right to work and live in a country and to participate in political life.

Information which might help

Riga Working Hours

Monday 08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00

Thursday 08:00 - 20:00

Friday 08:00 - 20:00

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs:

http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/citizenship/restoration-of-citizenship.html

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