The State Border Guard is implementing an EU co-funded project to strengthen the capacity for receiving and returning detained foreign nationals, including asylum seekers.
A continued analysis of the situation confirms that in 2025, Latvia still faces a high risk of illegal immigration and a significant number of foreign nationals who violate the conditions for entry, residence, or transit.
The emergency situation on the Latvia–Belarus border, which the Saeima (Latvian Parliament) recognized as a hybrid attack using illegal migrants as a weapon, had a significant impact on illegal migration flows. These migrants were forcibly and unlawfully rerouted into Latvian territory from the Belarusian side.
During the reporting period from June 1, 2023, to June 1, 2025, measures for the reception and accommodation of foreign nationals and asylum seekers were organized and implemented:
Reception and accommodation of more than 2,009 foreign nationals (1,000 in 2023, 682 in 2024, and 327 in 2025).
As of June 1, 2025, the project is 67% complete.
Given the time elapsed and the current geopolitical situation, it's not possible to make a specific forecast of the influx of detained foreign nationals and asylum seekers. Consequently, continuing this project within the framework of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund program and activities is one of the most important and prioritized activities for the State Border Guard.
More information (in Latvian): https://www.rs.gov.lv/lv/projekts/valsts-robezsardze-isteno-projektu-par-aiztureto-arzemnieku-tai-skaita-patveruma-mekletaju-uznemsanas-un-atgriesanas-speju-stiprinasanu-0?fbclid=IwY2xjawMJKsdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxTGoxSFNHMVBlUlh6cFV1AR5pHj5D1idxPakK7QzBWO5dYAfGfmLC7pLL3wx-hsyfqmEGnbOuEqkwUdZc1w_aem_lOrxt7TIHQzUjBxYADu49w.
