Issuing and validity of the first aid certificate
- The red first aid certificate is required in order to obtain a driver’s licence as well as to obtain a firearm carrying permit.
- The Latvian-issued red first aid certificate is also valid in other EU countries.
Validity of the first aid certificate
- The term of validity of the first aid training certificate is 5 years from the date of issuance. It is required in order to obtain a driver’s licence.
- The first aid certificate must only be renewed after expiration if the holder applies for additional driver’s training in order to obtain an additional category (for instance, if a driver with a Category B licence wishes to obtain a Category A motorcycle licence).