The Residence Permit’s issue or registration will be refused under the following conditions:

  1. Non-submission of required documents or explanations related to the permit.
  2. Providing false information or information obtained unlawfully or forged information.
  3. Not having adequate financial resources to reside in Latvia.
  4. Absence or non submission of valid travel documents.
  5. Where applicant is a threat to the public health of Latvia.
  6. Illegal residence in Latvia or Schengen Area.
  7. A court judgment convicting the applicant for helping another foreigner enter Latvia or Schengen Area illegally.
  8. The applicant is prohibited from entering Latvia or Schengen Area.
  9. Conviction for criminal offence in or outside Latvia that is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a period of three years as per Latvian law unless five years have elapsed since the serving of the sentence.
  10. Applicant received remuneration or compensation for moving to another State for permanent residence unless the applicant was a minor when receiving the remuneration or has reimbursed the same.
  11. The inviter no longer has the right to reside in Latvia.
  12. The inviter withdraws the letter of invitation in writing.
  13. Inviter is deceased or is unable to perform his duties as required by the Immigration Law.
  14. Inviter is in pre-trial investigation or is deprived for liberty.
  15. Joining military service of a foreign country.
  16. Reason to believe that foreigner has entered into a marriage of convenience to receive the residence permit.
  17. Applicant is under guardianship or trusteeship of a foreigner prohibited from entering Latvia.
  18. Reason to believe the adoption is fictitious and done to enable the foreigner to receive the residence permit.
  19. Information provided by competent institutions constitutes grounds for rejection.
  20. The applicant causes risk of illegal immigration.
  21. Reason to believe real reason for applying for residence permit does not match the reason indicated in the submitted documents.
  22. Non compliance of investment conditions as prescribed by Immigration Law.

The temporary residence permit shall be annulled if the applicant violates the provisions of the Immigration Law.