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Other nationals with EU residence permit Degree students (non-EU citizens), who already have a residence permit from other EU country, can remain in Latvia no longer than 90 days within half a year. If a student stays longer than 90 days starting from the first day of arrival, he/she has to apply for the Latvian residence permit at the OCMA. More information: https://www.lu.lv/en/admission/for-international-students/degree/visas/ Extension of residence permit A residence permit is normally granted for one year at a time. Extension of a residence permit must be completed before the existing residence permit expires. Please be aware that the waiting time for extension of a residence permit takes up to 3 months. It is highly recommended to inform UL coordinator at least 3 months before residence permit expires to obtain a new invitation for extension. If a student applies at least 45 days before expiry of residence permit, it will be free of charge (only refers to master and PhD students), but if less time remains, then a student must pay the state fee (see table below). The student is entitled to remain in Latvia while the residence permit is being processed. After the invitation is approved, the student or UL coordinator can submit the following documents for the extension of residence permit:
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invitation document (prepared by UL coordinator);
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residence permit application form http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/ services/residence-permits/applications.html;
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copy of passport (original must be presented). Passport should be valid at least 3 months longer than the planned term of residence permit;
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one photo;
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document confirming the necessary subsistence (at least EUR 430 per month).
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Document – official (original) statement issued by bank with a stamp and a signature of representative person and also a copy of bank card;