The Citizenship and Migration Affairs Office (PMLP) of Latvia has commenced the modernization of its register of deported foreigners and entry ban register through a new European Union project. This initiative aims to ensure Latvia’s technical readiness to meet the guidelines set forth by the newly established EU Migration and Asylum Pact. As stated by PMLP, the modernization involves automating data exchanges with the European biometric data repository "Eurodac," thus replacing previous manual data handling methods and reducing the risk of duplicate data entries.

Additionally, the PMLP plans to implement a new screening module that will efficiently gather information about individuals' identities, health status, travel routes, and reasons for entry. This new procedure is designed to align with a common EU practice that allows for the rapid and systematic screening of individuals who enter the EU illegally or do not meet entry requirements. Following an initial screening process, individuals will be directed to the appropriate further procedures, whether that entails reviewing their asylum applications or arranging their return to their country of origin.

This modernization effort reflects a broader trend within the EU to tighten immigration controls and streamline processes related to migration and asylum. By enhancing their systems, Latvia is adapting to increased pressures on its immigration frameworks and aligning itself with collective EU objectives in regulating migrant flows and ensuring security.