Latvia•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Family Reunification
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-60 days
Application Fee
60 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of sponsor's residence permit
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Family reunification visa for spouses and minor children of Latvia residents with valid residence permits. Allows family members to join sponsors in Latvia for long-term residence.
The Family Reunification visa allows spouses and minor children of Latvia residence permit holders to join their family members in Latvia. The sponsor must have a valid residence permit (temporary or permanent) and be able to support the family members. Only officially married partners are eligible for spousal reunification; common-law partners are not recognized.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
8,400 EUR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original with sufficient validity
Passport photos
2-4 biometric photos
Marriage certificate
Official marriage documentation (for spouses)
Birth certificates
For dependent children
Family relationship documentation
Proof of family relationship with sponsor
Sponsor's residence permit
Copy of sponsor's valid residence permit
Travel medical insurance
Valid for stay duration
Proof of accommodation
Housing arrangement in Latvia
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Advantages
- Keeps families together
- Can transition to independent status
- Path to permanent residency
- Relatively low fee (EUR 60)
- Minor children included
Considerations
- Dependent on sponsor's residence status
- Must be officially married (spouses)
- Only minor children qualify
- Requires sponsor to support family
- Processing time up to 60 days
Application Process
Confirm sponsor status
Verify sponsor has valid residence permit in Latvia
Prepare family documents
Gather marriage certificate, birth certificates, passports
Apply for residence permit
Family member applies at Latvian embassy/consulate for visa
Submit documents
Submit visa application with family relationship documentation
Biometric collection
Provide fingerprints
Pay visa fee
EUR 60 visa application fee
Receive visa
Visa issued within 15-60 days
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application
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