01What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?
The route covers work in a volunteer programme that has no profit motive and pursues public-interest aims.
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Limits of the record- Definition from the new Immigration Law (in force 15.09.2026); the catalogue URL points to the repealed 2002 law.
What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?
The volunteer programme must be funded by the European Commission or an international organisation.
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Limits of the record- Requirements for the host in Latvia are not stated.
What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?
Answer not available
Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?
The volunteer works without pay, except reimbursement of expenses and pocket money. The official source does not state whether other work is allowed.
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Limits of the record- Whether other work is allowed is not stated.
How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?
A long-stay (D) visa may be issued when the volunteer's intended stay in Latvia does not exceed one year. The official source does not state change of host, family accompaniment or extension.
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Limits of the record- Change of host, family and extension not stated.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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