Moving to a new country often comes with questions about documents, employment, education, healthcare and everyday life. The Integration and Inclusion Agency of Latvia provides information and personalised support to help newcomers understand practical matters and settle into life in Latvia.
Whether you have arrived to work, study or join your family, the agency can help you navigate available services and find the information relevant to your situation.
.jpg)
Support for newcomers in Latvia
Starting life in a new country often means navigating unfamiliar procedures, services and institutions. The Integration and Inclusion Agency of Latvia offers practical support to help newcomers find the information they need and adjust to everyday life in Latvia.
Assistance is available in several forms, from general consultations to more individualised integration support and help with language barriers.
Advice and practical information
Newcomers can seek individual guidance when they have questions about settling in Latvia or are unsure where to turn for a particular service. Support is available on location in Riga, as well as through remote communication channels, making it accessible to people living in different parts of Latvia. Consultations are available in Latvian, English and Russian.
Individual support for integration
Third-country nationals can also receive more personalised assistance with the process of adapting to life in Latvia. An inclusion specialist can help identify relevant services and resources according to a person's individual circumstances, whether they have recently arrived or have already been living in Latvia for some time. This can be particularly helpful for newcomers who need additional guidance navigating the practical aspects of integration.
Help with language barriers
Language support is available for situations where understanding or communicating information may otherwise be difficult. Interpreting and translation assistance can help newcomers communicate more effectively when accessing services and dealing with practical matters in Latvia.
Some language assistance is also available remotely, giving newcomers additional flexibility when face-to-face support is not practical.