Today we answer the most frequently asked questions from nationals of Great Britain due to Brexit.
I am a national of Great Britain. What should I do to receive a residence permit?
If a national of United Kingdom has moved for life to Latvia until 31 December 2020 and wishes to further stay in Latvia, then he or she, regardless of the fact whether a document of stay (certificate of registration) has or has not been issued to him or her in Latvia until 31 December 2020, has to submit the application to the Office and receive a new residence permit until 30 June 2021.
You may read about the procedure for requesting a new residence permit and find application samples for requesting a permit HERE.
Where a national of Great Britain may submit the documents for preparation of a residence permit?
Document may be submitted to any territorial unit of the OCMA:
- electronically, confirming each document with a secure electronic signature; or
- by sending via post as an ordinary, non-registered item, presenting in the application documents their e-mail address and telephone number for communication.
Contacts of the territorial units of the OCMAare HERE.
Can a national of Great Britain, who as entered Latvia after 30 December 2020, work in Latvia during the initial period of 90 days, when he or she has not yet received a residence permit?
Provisions of the Immigration Law, which do not provide for the right to employment before receipt of the relevant visa or residence permit, fully refer to the nationals of Great Britain and their family members, who have entered Latvia after 30 December 2020.
More information about Brexit can be found HERE.
In case of uncertainties in relation to further stay in the Republic of Latvia, we recommend to contact by writing to the e-mail mn@pmlp.gov.lv.
The Office once again recommends all nationals of Great Britain and their family members, who have moved to Latvia until 31 December 2020, to submit the applications for requesting the new residence permits in a timely manner - until 30 June.