To obtain the status of a permanent resident of the EU, you must pass the state language test and confirm your ability to pay.
New rules for obtaining a residence permit began in Latvia, where thousands of Russians may have to leave the country. It was reported to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia.
According to the amendments to the Immigration Law, more than 25,000 people subject to this law must submit documents to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs before September 1 to obtain the status of a permanent resident of the European Union based in the state language test and proof of solvency.
It was noted that approximately 4-5 thousand people will receive orders to leave the country on December 2. Those who were unable to apply for European Union permanent resident status (for example, due to lack of language knowledge) had option to request a temporary residence permit. However, this does not allow you to receive many social benefits and most of the free drug package.
According to Latvijas Reitingi, as of August 20, only 12,312 Russian citizens applied for EU permanent resident status, and only 2,570 received it. Several thousand people failed the state language exam and signed up for retakes – this gives the right to extend the current GNP until the end of the year.
The Minister of the Interior of Latvia, Maris Kuchinsky, explained that if a Russian does not follow any of the legal paths and leaves everything as it is, no one will hunt for him, but life will be more difficult: it will not be possible. to open an account in any bank, they will not issue a pension, and provide free medical services, they will not agree to work in companies operating in Latvia.
Earlier it was reported that four citizens suspected of working for the FSB of the Russian Federation were detained in Latvia.
Latvia has completely stopped issuing visas to Russians
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Source: korrespondent
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