The Residence Permit’s issue or registration will be refused under the following conditions:
- Non-submission of required documents or explanations related to the permit.
- Providing false information or information obtained unlawfully or forged information.
- Not having adequate financial resources to reside in Latvia.
- Absence or non submission of valid travel documents.
- Where applicant is a threat to the public health of Latvia.
- Illegal residence in Latvia or Schengen Area.
- A court judgment convicting the applicant for helping another foreigner enter Latvia or Schengen Area illegally.
- The applicant is prohibited from entering Latvia or Schengen Area.
- 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.
- 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.
- The inviter no longer has the right to reside in Latvia.
- The inviter withdraws the letter of invitation in writing.
- Inviter is deceased or is unable to perform his duties as required by the Immigration Law.
- Inviter is in pre-trial investigation or is deprived for liberty.
- Joining military service of a foreign country.
- Reason to believe that foreigner has entered into a marriage of convenience to receive the residence permit.
- Applicant is under guardianship or trusteeship of a foreigner prohibited from entering Latvia.
- Reason to believe the adoption is fictitious and done to enable the foreigner to receive the residence permit.
- Information provided by competent institutions constitutes grounds for rejection.
- The applicant causes risk of illegal immigration.
- Reason to believe real reason for applying for residence permit does not match the reason indicated in the submitted documents.
- 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.