Guides
What the Latvian A2 exam requires, who has to sit it, and how registration works — sourced from VIAA and PMLP.
Requirements5 min read
Who needs the Latvian A2 exam — and who is exempt
A2 is required for a permanent residence permit and EU long-term resident status in Latvia. Five groups are exempt. Here is the official list.
Registration4 min read
How to register for the Latvian A2 exam: fee, deadlines and centres
Registration is three steps, the fee is €52, and it must be paid seven working days before your test. Five centres run the exam.
Exam format4 min read
What the Latvian A2 exam looks like: four parts, scored separately
Reading, listening, writing and speaking are each scored out of 15, and each has its own pass threshold. Strength in one part cannot rescue another.
Citizenship5 min read
Naturalisation in Latvia: the two exams the Citizenship Law requires
Naturalisation requires a language test in four skills and a knowledge test on the Constitution, the anthem, and history and culture.