In order to strengthen State security and improve the efficiency of State border guarding, from 1 September 2025 thirdcountry nationals, who have not been issued a visa or residence permit in Latvia,…
On Tuesday, 9 December, the Cabinet of Ministers endorsed the further advancement of the draft law “Amendments to the Immigration Law” for consideration by the Saeima. The draft law, in accordance…
On 19 November 2025, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecution Office to initiate criminal prosecution against two Latvian citizens for the so-called vote-buying during this year’s…
The first 24 hours have passed since the new Entry/Exit System (EES) began operating in Latvia, as well as in other European countries. The system is intended for nationals of third countries…
Starting this weekend, on October 12, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operating in Latvia, like in other European countries. The system is intended for third-country nationals traveling…
From October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operating in Latvia, as well as in other European countries. During the first border crossing, when the biometric data of third…
VDD draws attention to the fact that the publication of the video is not related to an increase in terrorism threats. Terrorism threat level in Latvia is currently low and the information at VDD’s…
Starting from October 12, 2025, a new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced at all border crossing points in Latvia. The system is designed to facilitate travel to Europe for third-country…
To strengthen national security and improve border protection efficiency, as of 1 September 2025, third-country nationals who do not hold a Latvian visa or residence permit will be required, before…
On Tuesday, 18 March, the Cabinet of Ministers, on the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior, decided to restrict the operation of the border control posts “Paternieki”, “Terehova” and “Grebneva…
