Latvia: Issuance Suspended for Temporary Residence Permits and Golden Visas to Russian and Belarussian Nationals

The Latvian parliament adopted a law which, effective immediately, suspends the issuance of initial temporary residence permits to Russian and Belarussian nationals until June 30, 2023. However, these permits may be issued in exceptional cases to Russian and Belarussian nationals for the following purposes: family reunification, international protection, employment, studies, internships, national interest, or humanitarian considerations. The law additionally suspends the issuance of Golden Visas to Russian and Belarussian nationals.