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• 700 persons were not allowed entrance to Latvia in 2009
• President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers will proclaim the draft amendments to the Immigration Law

700 persons were not allowed entrance to Latvia in 2009. There were various reasons for prohibitions, including expired visas or unclear aim of visit to Latvia.

700 persons were not allowed entrance to Latvia in 2009. There were various reasons for prohibitions, including expired visas or unclear aim of visit to Latvia. Chas

The President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers decided to proclaim the draft amendments to the Immigration Law approved by the Saeima. The draft amendments stipulate granting permanent residence permits to foreign investors. As reported, the President did not proclaim previous version of the amendments arguing that it might bring to Latvia undesired persons and attract financial resources of unknown origin.

The President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers decided to proclaim the draft amendments to the Immigration Law approved by the Saeima. The draft amendments stipulate granting permanent residence permits to foreign investors. As reported, the President did not proclaim previous version of the amendments arguing that it might bring to Latvia undesired persons and attract financial resources of unknown origin. Neatkariga