I’m a citizen of Russia. Me and my girlfriend (who is a citizen of Latvia) have officially entered into the same-sex marriage in Denmark. We would like to reside in Latvia as a family. Am I entitled to apply for the residence permit in Latvia based on my marriage?

21.11.2022 Karina Katz, lawyer

Yes, as a spouse of the EU citizen you are entitled to apply for the residence permit in Latvia in accordance with the Cabinet Regulations “Procedures for the Entry and Residence in the Republic of Latvia of Citizens of the Union and their Family Members”.

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