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Registering Essentials A British citizen holding a British passport does not require a visa when relocating to Latvia from the UK. But you do need to register with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), unless you are studying in Latvia, when you can stay in the country for up to a year without registering. You also need to register your place of residence. There is a complicated list of documents required to register which you will find at this...

Registering Essentials A British citizen holding a British passport does not require a visa when relocating to Latvia from the UK. But you do need to register with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), unless you are studying in Latvia, when you can stay in the country for up to a year without registering. You also need to register your place of residence. There is a complicated list of documents required to register which you will find at this...

Registering Essentials A British citizen holding a British passport does not require a visa when relocating to Latvia from the UK. But you do need to register with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), unless you are studying in Latvia, when you can stay in the country for up to a year without registering. You also need to register your place of residence. There is a complicated list of documents required to register which you will find at this...

Registering Essentials A British citizen holding a British passport does not require a visa when relocating to Latvia from the UK. But you do need to register with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), unless you are studying in Latvia, when you can stay in the country for up to a year without registering. You also need to register your place of residence. There is a complicated list of documents required to register which you will find at this...

Language in Latvia Latvian or Lettish is the official language, but English is also understood in Riga and other tourist locations. Russian and German are also spoken, and at times Russian may appear to be predominant. If you intend to live in a rural area, you should try to learn a little Latvian at least as it will definitely help you with establishing a social life in Latvia. The great thing is that children seem able to absorb languages easily, and unless your Latvian is very good, they will soon be translating for you. Many expats send their children to an international school in Riga. ...

Language in Latvia Latvian or Lettish is the official language, but English is also understood in Riga and other tourist locations. Russian and German are also spoken, and at times Russian may appear to be predominant. If you intend to live in a rural area, you should try to learn a little Latvian at least as it will definitely help you with establishing a social life in Latvia. The great thing is that children seem able to absorb languages easily, and unless your Latvian is very good, they will soon be translating for you. Many expats send their children to an international school in Riga. ...