KEY TAKEAWAYS Starting from February 12, Latvia starts the process of issuing new design passports to Latvian citizens. Over the past two years, the issuance of passports has increased, with a rise from 121,000 in 2021 to 378,551 in the last year. The new passport changes include an increase of €4 for the standard issue, raising the fee to €34, and an increase in expedited processing fees from €55 to €60.