Connecting You to Opportunities in Latvia.

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For individuals visiting Latvia for leisure, tourism, or cultural purposes.

Requirements: Valid passport, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, proof of sufficient funds, return ticket.

Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period; not extendable.

For travelers visiting Latvia for business purposes such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations.

Requirements: Invitation letter from a Latvian company, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, proof of financial means.

Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period; not extendable.

For those visiting family members or friends residing in Latvia.

Requirements: Invitation letter from the host in Latvia, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, proof of sufficient funds.

Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period; not extendable.

For individuals attending short-term courses or training programs in Latvia lasting less than 90 days.

Requirements: Acceptance letter from a recognized Latvian institution, proof of financial means, accommodation details, and travel insurance.

Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period; not extendable.

For non-EU/EEA nationals with a job offer from a Hungarian employer. This includes several types of work permits:

• Residence Permit for Gainful Activity: Requires a job offer from a Hungarian employer and labor market test results.
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• EU Blue Card: For highly skilled workers with a job offer in Hungary and a salary threshold of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary.
  Duration: Typically up to 2 years; renewable based on continued employment.

For non-EU/EEA students enrolling in full-time courses at recognized Latvian educational institutions.

Requirements: Acceptance letter from a Latvian educational institution, proof of tuition fee payment, financial proof, health insurance, accommodation proof.

Duration: Based on the course length; typically 1 year initially, renewable based on academic progress.

For non-EU/EEA nationals with a job offer from a Latvian employer. Several types of work permits fall under this category:

• Residence Permit for Employment: Requires a job offer from a Latvian employer, labor market test results, and proof of qualifications.

• EU Blue Card: For highly skilled workers with a job offer in Latvia and a salary threshold of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Latvia.

Duration: Typically up to 1 year; renewable based on continued employment.

For non-EU/EEA nationals who wish to establish or manage a business in Latvia.

Requirements: Business plan, proof of sufficient financial resources, accommodation proof, and health insurance.

Duration: Initially up to 1 year; renewable.

For non-EU/EEA family members of Latvian residents or citizens who wish to join them in Latvia.

Requirements: Proof of relationship, proof of adequate housing, financial stability, health insurance.

Duration: Up to 1 year; renewable and can lead to long-term residence.

For individuals who wish to live in Latvia to conduct research or pursue higher education.

Requirements: Acceptance or invitation letter from a recognized Latvian research institution or university, proof of financial means, accommodation proof, health insurance.

Duration: Based on the length of the program; renewable.

For non-EU/EEA nationals who wish to settle in Latvia permanently.

• Permanent Residence Permit
  For individuals who have legally resided in Latvia for at least 5 years on a qualifying visa.
  Requirements: 5 years of continuous residence, proof of income, proof of integration (including Latvian language skills), clean criminal record.
  Duration: Permanent; allows for work and residency without the need for further permits.
• Naturalization for Citizenship
  For those seeking Latvian citizenship after residing in Latvia for a specific period.
  Requirements: At least 10 years of residence (or 5 years for spouses/civil partners of Latvian citizens), proof of knowledge of the Latvian language and culture, clean criminal record.
  Duration: Permanent; citizenship granted upon approval.

For non-EU/EEA nationals looking to invest in Latvia’s economy.

Requirements: Minimum investment of €250,000 in real estate or a business in Latvia, payment of a government fee, proof of clean criminal record, business plan (if applicable).

Duration: Initially 5 years; renewable.