Afortis provides legal and administrative assistance: we prepare and file your application. Applications are decided by the Latvian migration authority (OCMA), not by Afortis.
Overview
General Information
The permit is issued for 3 years and gives the right to live, work, and travel freely across the Schengen Area from day one.
Who Is It For
Who Qualifies for Latvia Temporary Protection — Ukrainians
This humanitarian residence permit Latvia is available to two categories of people:
Ukrainian citizens who left Ukraine as a result of the armed conflict
Their family members, within the definitions set out by Latvian law
Persons with confirmed permanent residence in Ukraine are also eligible.
Advantages
Key Benefits
Temporary protection status also opens access to integration and assistance programmes specifically available to persons who have arrived from Ukraine as a result of the war.
Required Documents
Documents Required
In some cases, OCMA/PMLP may request additional documents to confirm identity or family status.
Scanned copies of all completed pages of your passport
One photograph (3×4 cm)
Completed application form
How the Process Works
- You send us your documents.
- We prepare the full submission package.
- You sign the documents online using an eSignature Latvia-compatible method.
- We submit the application to OCMA/PMLP on your behalf.
- Within 10 business days, you receive approval.
- You travel to Latvia for approximately 3 days, provide biometric data, and collect your residence permit card — including your personal code Latvia and ID card Latvia.
What Comes Next
Latvia Temporary Protection and the Path to Permanent Residence
This is worth knowing early: the latvia residence ukraine war permit is a recognised basis for permanent residence in Latvia.
Time spent under temporary protection counts toward the 5-year residency period required for a permanent residence permit.
In practice, clients who arrive under temporary protection and plan to stay long-term should start thinking about their next permit category well before the 5-year mark — the transition options are broader than most people realise. This also applies to those who establish a declaration of residence Latvia or become a tax resident Latvia during their stay.
Transitioning to Another Permit Category
Where the grounds exist, latvia temporary protection ukrainians can move to a different permit type. The most common routes:
- Employment-based residence permit (payroll employment)
- EU Blue Card
- Start-up residence permit
- Residence permit as a company board member (following business registration)
Getting Started
We handle the full application process — document preparation, submission to PMLP/OCMA, and coordination of your biometrics visit. If you are thinking beyond temporary protection and want to understand your long-term options in Latvia or the EU, we can map that out from the initial consultation.
Reach Out
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