🤔 Fake or Real? How Latvia Verifies Relationship Authenticity in Family Immigration
Immigration through marriage is a legal way to obtain a residence permit. But like other EU countries, Latvia strictly checks the authenticity of relationships. If the authorities suspect a fake marriage, they can deny your permit or even ban you from entry.
What do they check?
- The relationship history: how, when, and where you met.
- Shared photos, messages, call history.
- Proof of cohabitation: rental agreements, joint bills.
- Children or plans for a future together.
Sometimes you’ll be interviewed separately with unexpected questions like: “What’s your spouse’s grandmother’s name?”, “Who said ‘I love you’ first?” - to test how well you really know each other.
We’ve handled complex cases where couples had to prove the genuineness of their marriage after a year of living apart (due to war, the pandemic, or work). These cases require careful documentation, legal guidance, and strong preparation.
We’ve handled complex cases where couples had to prove the genuineness of their marriage after a year of living apart (due to war, the pandemic, or work). These cases require careful documentation, legal guidance, and strong preparation.
🛡️ Want to avoid rejection risk?
Reach out before applying - we’ll help you prepare a dossier that inspires trust, not suspicion.