In 2019, 7 400 new immigrants obtained a residence permit longer than 12 months in Latvia (excluding EU citizens), 19.8% more than in 2018. This figure comprises 45.9% labour migrants, 18.3% family members (including accompanying family), 30% who came for education reasons and 5.7% other migrants. Around 300 short-term permits were issued to international students and 1 000 to temporary and seasonal labour migrants (excluding intra-EU migration). In addition, 5 200 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2019, an increase of 140% compared to 2018. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.