Latvia's Citizenship by Descent

3rd Generation Limit: Citizenship can be claimed through a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent

General: Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation proving their lineage to a Latvian citizen+This typically involves proving that at least one ancestor was a Latvian citizen or held Latvian nationality+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable)+As a general requirement, all the foreign documents shall have Hague Apostille and shall be sworn translated into Latvian language+Additional Proof of Lineage: In cases where standard records are unavailable, other documentation such as baptismal records, census records, military records, or immigration records may be accepted, but they must be officially substantiated.

Citizenship Continuity: The ancestor must have maintained Latvian citizenship until the birth of the next generation+Renouncement Rules: If the ancestor renounced their Latvian citizenship before the birth of the next descendant, it could break the chain of eligibility for citizenship.+Naturalization Impact: If the ancestor naturalized in another country before the birth of the next generation, this could affect eligibility depending on specific laws.

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is generally required, particularly if the applicant intends to reside in Latvia or obtain a Latvian passport+Oath of Allegiance: Applicants are usually required to take an oath of allegiance or pledge loyalty to Latvia as part of the citizenship process.+Language Proficiency: deppending on the application path for citizenship by descent Latvia may require applicants to take a language test to prove minimum proficiency