LatviaAllows transit through the international transit area of a Latvian airport without entering the Schengen territory.
LatviaNational visa permitting stays exceeding 90 days in Latvia for up to one year, serving as the entry vehicle for employment, study, family, or other authorized purposes.
LatviaLong-stay D visa for non-EU remote workers employed by, or self-employed in, an OECD country, requiring monthly income of EUR 4,213+.
LatviaResidence and work permit for highly qualified professionals with a university degree and a job offer meeting 1.5x the national average salary (or 1.2x for shortage occupations), valid up to 5 years with no labour market test required.
LatviaPermanent residence permit with EU long-term resident designation, granting visa-free Schengen travel and facilitated employment mobility across EU member states, requiring 5 years continuous legal residence and A2 Latvian language proficiency.
LatviaInvestment-based residence permit for investing at least €50,000 in a Latvian company's equity capital with minimum annual tax payments, valid for 5 years and renewable.
LatviaLatvian temporary residence permit for foreigners investing at least EUR 250,000 in qualifying real estate; 5-year permit, renewable, PR pathway.
LatviaInvestment-based residence permit for placing a subordinated deposit of at least €280,000 in a Latvian credit institution for a minimum 5-year term, valid for 5 years.
LatviaEU ICT permit for managers, specialists, or trainees transferred from a non-EU branch to a Latvian entity of the same multinational, valid up to 3 years for managers/specialists or 1 year for trainees.
LatviaThis visa is for third-country nationals participating in specific volunteering programs (e.g., European Solidarity Corps) for stays exceeding 90 days.
LatviaIssued to non-EU family members who have resided legally in Latvia for five years.
LatviaIndefinite residence permit granted after 5 continuous years of temporary residence (minimum 4 years physical presence), requiring A2 Latvian language proficiency and stable income.
LatviaIssued to non-EU/EEA family members of EU/EEA citizens residing in Latvia.
LatviaAuthorization to work in seasonal sectors (agriculture, tourism, hospitality) for up to 90 days within 180 days under simplified visa procedures.
LatviaTemporary residence permit for up to 5 non-EU co-founders of an innovative startup, requiring a business plan, board membership within 3 months, and qualified venture capital investment within 12 months, valid up to 3 years.
LatviaResidence permit for a board member, council member, or authorized representative of a Latvian company with at least one year of registration and active commercial activity, valid up to 5 years.
LatviaResidence permit for financially dependent parents of a Latvian citizen or residence permit holder who can demonstrate reliance on their child for support.
LatviaResidence permit for a foreign national whose marriage has been dissolved but who has a child that is a Latvian citizen or non-citizen of Latvia, valid up to 1 year and renewable.
LatviaResidence permit issued to third-country nationals with a confirmed job offer from a Latvian employer, valid for the duration of the employment contract up to 5 years.
LatviaLatviaResidence permit for a foreign national who has been appointed as a guardian or trustee of a person residing in Latvia, valid for the duration of the arrangement up to 5 years.
LatviaResidence permit for a foreign national registered as an individual merchant in the Latvian Commercial Register, valid up to 5 years.
LatviaResidence permit for participants in international projects or programs in which Latvia participates under intergovernmental cooperation agreements, valid for the project duration.
LatviaResidence permit for foreign nationals requiring prolonged inpatient medical treatment at a Latvian healthcare institution, valid for the duration specified in the treatment contract.
LatviaResidence permit for a foreign national who has joined a monastery (cloister) registered with Latvia's Religious Affairs Department, valid up to 5 years.
LatviaShort-term residence permit for relatives up to the third degree of a Latvian citizen or permanent resident, granted once per calendar year for a maximum of 6 months.
LatviaResidence permit for clergy and members of registered religious organizations to perform religious duties in Latvia, valid for the duration needed up to 1 year and renewable.
LatviaResidence permit for researchers and academics invited by Latvian scientific institutions to conduct research or implement educational programs under scientific cooperation agreements, valid up to 5 years.
LatviaResidence permit for non-EU nationals operating as sole traders, freelancers, or independent professionals providing services in Latvia, valid up to 1 year and renewable.
LatviaResidence permit for participants in student exchange programs, internships, practical training, or apprenticeships under cooperation agreements, valid up to 1 year.
LatviaResidence permit for full-time students enrolled at accredited Latvian educational institutions, valid for the academic year up to 1 year and renewable annually, with part-time work rights of 20 hours per week.