Claim Your Latvian Citizenship by Ancestry
If your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents were Latvian citizens before June 17, 1940, and left the country due to Soviet or Nazi occupation, you may be eligible to reclaim Latvian citizenship. This is your opportunity to honour your family’s history while accessing all the benefits of being a European Union citizen.
Who is Eligible for Latvian Citizenship?
Latvia grants citizenship through the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood). You may qualify if:
At least one ancestor was a Latvian citizen before June 17, 1940, who later emigrated due to occupation.
You can provide official documents proving your ancestry (birth certificates, passports, civil records).
You have not voluntarily renounced Latvian citizenship in the past.
Our team can help you verify eligibility, collect the necessary documents, and handle the application process efficiently.
Why Apply for Latvian Citizenship?
Latvian citizenship is more than a passport—it’s a pathway to opportunity, freedom, and heritage. Benefits include:
The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the EU
Access to high-quality healthcare and education
The ability to own property and invest across Europe
Visa-free travel to 180+ countries with a Latvian passport
The chance to pass citizenship on to your children
Latvia itself offers an exceptional quality of life, with safe communities, a growing economy, and a rich cultural identity. Its capital, Riga, is famous for Art Nouveau architecture and a UNESCO-listed Old Town, while its forests, coastlines, and national parks provide endless natural beauty.
Life in Latvia: Tradition Meets Modern Opportunity
Latvia is a country where history and progress intertwine. From medieval cobblestone streets to a thriving tech startup scene, it offers both deep cultural roots and modern career opportunities.
Affordable lifestyle compared to Western Europe
Safe, peaceful environment with low crime rates
Growing innovation hub with demand for professionals in IT, finance, and education
Strong cultural traditions with festivals, cuisine, and folk celebrations
How to Apply for Latvian Citizenship
The process involves:
Collecting documents proving Latvian ancestry and emigration history
Preparing translations and certified copies where required
Submitting your application to Latvian authorities
With EuroPassport, you won’t have to navigate the bureaucracy alone—we’ll guide you from start to finish.
Why EuroPassport?
EuroPassport is the first Canadian company to offer people an easy and affordable way to obtain legal European citizenship. Based in Toronto, Canada, we are a team of trusted immigration lawyers, genealogists and documentation specialists who have pioneered an efficient process for our clients to obtain the Latvian Citizenship they seek. Our experts take care of all the paperwork, in optimal deadlines.
- We take away the paperwork hassle, bureaucracy, legal complexity – and work on your behalf, using the most efficient route to obtain the citizenship you seek.
- Our streamlined process cuts out lengthy waits and confusing roadblocks to citizenship. Look to us to expedite your Latvian citizenship and deliver in optimal timelines.
- Skip the exorbitantly high legal fees. Our migration experts and a team of Canadian and European legal advisors have refined a process that is considerably more cost-efficient, especially for those with family roots in Europe.
- We are a respected Canadian company based in Toronto – so you won’t have to deal with distant overseas law firms. Our track record is remarkable, as the first and only fully registered European Immigration services business in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
The waiting time will be specific to each case, and will depend on whether the citizenship runs through the parents or grandparents; however the average time is 6-18 months.
When you apply for citizenship, any previous denial may hamper your chances on subsequent applications. An example of this would be declaring a date that is incorrect according to laws and legislations.
Immigration laws are constantly changing, and we are keeping up with every change, which may affect the required documents.
We also have a network of lawyers and genealogists in Europe who will prepare and supervise your application. We have the potential to prepare the most formidable citizenship application you can have.
Don’t risk submitting an unsuccessful application. EuroPassport does everything for you! Our team cooperates with top-tier lawyers in Latvia; we first put together your application locally, and then your documents are sent to Latvia to continue the rest of the citizenship process.
However, once your citizenship process is completed, you will have to visit the nearest Latvian consulate to apply for the passport.
You may be eligible to apply for Latvian citizenship if you have at least one parent, grandparent or even great-grandparent who was born in Latvia. Being Latvian automatically qualifies you as being an EU citizen with access to the many benefits/freedoms guaranteed in all EU countries.
Learn more about the benefits of holding citizenship with an EU Member State here.
This will depend on the complexity of your specific case and how many documents you require to prove your Latvian ancestry. Learn more about the process and costs associated on our Fees page.
We do offer a 4-payment schedule for individuals and 6-payment schedule for families, and a discount of 5% for families of 2-4 people and 10% for families of 5 or more people.
Contact us to learn more about the pricing structure and payment options.
Yes, Latvia allows dual citizenship!
You do not need to know the Latvian language to apply for Latvian citizenship by descent.
Yes, we also conduct genealogy research in Latvia. If you are interested in finding out more about your Latvian ancestors, contact us for details.
No, you will only need to pay taxes in Latvia if you move to the country and live there at least 6 months of the year. If you move to another EU member country, you won’t have to pay taxes in Latvia, but you may have to pay taxes in the European country in which you decide to live, so you would need to consult with the local tax authorities in that country.
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