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Latvia’s candidacy to the United Nations Security Council (2026–2027)
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UN 75 and Latvia 30 at the UN
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Priorities of the Latvian Presidency and Agenda
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For more than the last 20 years Latvia is proud to be a democratic, stable and reliable NATO member states. Find out more about Latvia's path to NATO from 1991 and membership in NATO starting from 2004.
NATO Enhanced Forward Presence
NATO Summits
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Fighting International Terrorism
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The OECD and Latvia
Responsible business conduct
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct
EU Conflict Minerals Regulation: due diligence requirements for importers
Regional Cooperation
Co-operation among the Baltic States
Co-operation among the Baltic and Nordic countries
Baltic Sea Region
Council of Baltic Sea States
Northern Dimension
European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
The International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF)
Three Seas Initiative
Dates of Establishment and Renewal of Diplomatic Relations
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Development cooperation policy and Latvia
Latvia’s Development Cooperation Policy
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Latvia’s Development Cooperation Agency
Latvia’s development cooperation policy brand LATDEV
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Co-financing grant project competition
Development cooperation grant project competition
Feasibility study visit grant projects tender
Other funding options
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Reconstruction of Ukraine
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Consular Assistance in Emergency Situations
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Acceptance of visa applications from the citizens of Belarus
Questions and answers on non-recognition of Russian Federation non-biometric passports in the Republic of Latvia
Entry into Latvia by citizens of the Russian Federation and Frequently Asked Questions
Countries and territories whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa
Legal framework on issuing visas
Applying for a visa
Diplomatic and Consular Missions of other Schengen Member States issuing visas to enter Latvia
Documents required to apply for a visa
Visa application fees
Travel medical insurance policy
Processing of visa applications and prior consultation
Prior consultation
Appeal against refusal, annulment and revocation of a visa and a local border traffic permit
Entry into Latvia by citizens of the Union and their family members
Consular Services
Legalisation of documents
Check the validity of the issued Apostille
Foreign public documents intended for use in Latvia
Public documents issued in Latvia and intended for use in a foreign country
Passport and personal ID card (eID)
Latvian citizenship
References and statements
Requesting documents from Latvia
Foreigner eID card
Diaspora Policy
The State Protocol
The Duties of the State Protocol
Guide for Diplomats in Latvia
1. Protocol of Visits
2. The Diplomat in Latvia
3. Diplomatic Immunity
4. Security
5. Firearms
6. Radio Transmitters
7. Motor Vehicles
8. Local Employment
9. Taxes
10. Miscellaneous
11. National Hollidays and Remembrance Days
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