Documents for children born abroad to become easier to arrange in Latvia
On 22 October, the Saeima approved in the final reading amendments to the Civil Status Acts Registration Law. They will ease paperwork for children born abroad and clarify the requirements for foreigners marrying in Latvia.
The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, approved amendments to the Civil Status Acts Registration Law in the final reading on 22 October. The changes will make it easier for families to arrange the documents of a child born abroad, and they will set out clearer requirements for foreigners who wish to marry in Latvia. The amendments were prepared by the Ministry of Justice.
What changes for families
The relaxed rules concern children who were born outside Latvia. Families will find it easier to sort out such a child's documents after an adoption or after paternity has been established. Changing a child's first name or surname will also become simpler.
What changes for foreigners
The amendments also affect foreign nationals who want to get married in Latvia. The law will give them clearer requirements to meet so that the marriage can be registered.
About the law
The Civil Status Acts Registration Law is the legislation that covers the registration of civil status events such as births and marriages. The Ministry of Justice is the government body that drafted these amendments. The final reading is the last stage of a bill's consideration in parliament.
The source does not say when the amendments will take effect, so that date is not yet known.
