Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Cooperation/Research (TUA zinātniskai sadarbībai)

The Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Cooperation is established under Latvia's Immigration Law to facilitate the entry of international researchers. It is designed to support the country's research and development sector by allowing foreign scientists to collaborate with accredited Latvian scientific institutions. This permit fills the gap for specialized academic and research personnel who need to reside in Latvia for the duration of a specific research project or contract, ensuring that the country remains an attractive destination for global scientific talent and international knowledge exchange.

This permit is intended for foreign researchers, academics, and scientists who have secured a formal scientific cooperation agreement with a registered Latvian research institution. It is ideal for those involved in collaborative projects, post-doctoral research, or specialized scientific studies. A key distinctive feature is that it often provides a streamlined path for the researcher and their immediate family members, and in many cases, it grants the researcher unrestricted access to the Latvian labor market, allowing them to integrate fully into the local academic and professional community.