How to Order Latvian Passport Online: A Simple Guide for First-Time Applicants!

Okay, so, I wanted to share my experience of getting a Latvian passport. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but I managed to get it done. Here’s how it went down.

First off, I had to figure out if I even qualified. Turns out, Latvia has some rules about who can get a passport. They talk about citizenship and stuff, and apparently, even stateless kids born there can get one. But I wasn’t exactly sure where I stood, so I had to do some digging.

I found out that if traveling to Latvia wasn’t an option – which it wasn’t for me at the time – you could apply at the closest Latvian embassy. But here’s the catch, each embassy has its own way of doing things. So, I had to find out what the process was for the one near me.

I learned that consular services are only available by appointment. No walk-ins allowed. So, I made sure to schedule one in advance. I didn’t want to waste a trip. I also needed to get my hands on some documents. For first-time applicants, they want something called an OCMA’s (PMLP) decision. It’s basically a document that proves they’ve granted you Latvian citizenship and a personal code, plus your birth certificate. That sounded a bit complex, but I figured I’d cross that bridge when I got there.

There’s also information about dual citizenship, which I thought was interesting, but I focused on the main task for now.

• Gathered Documents: This was the first big step. I had to find my birth certificate and any other document I thought might be useful.
• Scheduled Appointment: I went online and booked an appointment at the embassy.
• Waited for Approval: This part was the most nerve-wracking. I just had to wait and hope everything was in order.
• Got the Passport: Finally, after what felt like forever, I got a notification that my passport was ready. I went to pick it up, and there it was!

So yeah, that’s how I got my Latvian passport. It was a bit of a journey, with some paperwork and waiting involved, but I eventually got it done. I think I still need to find the OCMA’s decision paper, but for now, I’m good.

It wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve ever done, but hey, I got it in the end. I hope sharing my experience was helpful for those who might be in a similar situation.