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The Foreign Ministry launches the 2024 grant competition for development cooperation projects
Co-financing grant project competition
Development cooperation grant project competition
Feasibility study visit grant projects tender
Other funding options
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Travelling Abroad
Countries to which Latvia passport holders may enter without visa
Consular Assistance in Emergency Situations
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Applying for a visa
Diplomatic and Consular Missions of other Schengen Member States issuing visas to enter Latvia
Consular Services
Legalisation of documents
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Latvian citizenship
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Requesting documents from Latvia
Foreigner eID card
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The State Protocol
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Guide for Diplomats in Latvia
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