3255 Russian citizens must leave Latvia," announced on Friday the head of the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs Maira Roze.
In letters sent out by Latvian authorities, it was announced that the residency permits for Russian citizens who did not submit documents to receive EU permanent resident status have expired, LSM reports.
In letters sent out by Latvian authorities, it was announced that the residency permits for Russian citizens who did not submit documents to receive EU permanent resident status have expired, LSM reports.
However, there are certain exceptions to this rule, which are associated with various factors, such as age or health condition of a certain individual.
It is estimated that a total of about 18 thousand people will have to take tests to meet the new legal requirements.