Latvia
All Visa Pathways(35 visas)
LatviaA-type — Airport Transit Visa (Type A) (Lidostas tranzītvīza)
Allows transit through the international transit area of a Latvian airport without entering the Schengen territory.
LatviaC — Short-stay Schengen Visa
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism, business, family visits, and cultural or sports events, valid up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
LatviaD-type — Long-Stay National Visa (Type D) (Ilgtermiņa vīza)
National 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.
LatviaDigital Nomad Visa (Attālinātā darba vīza)
Long-stay D visa for non-EU remote workers employed by, or self-employed in, an OECD country, requiring monthly income of EUR 4,213+.
LatviaEU Blue Card Latvia (ES Zilā karte)
Residence 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.
LatviaEU Long-Term Resident Status (ES pastāvīgā iedzīvotāja statuss)
Permanent 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.
LatviaGolden Visa - Business Investment (Investīciju uzturēšanās atļauja - uzņēmējdarbība)
Investment-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.
LatviaGolden Visa - Real Estate Investment (Investīciju uzturēšanās atļauja - nekustamais īpašums)
Latvian temporary residence permit for foreigners investing at least EUR 250,000 in qualifying real estate; 5-year permit, renewable, PR pathway.
LatviaGolden Visa - Subordinated Capital Deposit (Investīciju uzturēšanās atļauja - subordinētais kapitāls)
Investment-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.
LatviaICT — Intra-Company Transfer Permit (ES ICT atļauja)
EU 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.
LatviaLong-Stay Visa for Voluntary Work (Type D)
This visa is for third-country nationals participating in specific volunteering programs (e.g., European Solidarity Corps) for stays exceeding 90 days.
LatviaPermanent Residence Card of the Union Citizen
Issued to non-EU family members who have resided legally in Latvia for five years.
LatviaPermanent Residence Permit (Pastāvīgās uzturēšanās atļauja)
Indefinite residence permit granted after 5 continuous years of temporary residence (minimum 4 years physical presence), requiring A2 Latvian language proficiency and stable income.
LatviaRefugee Status (Bēgļa statuss)
Permanent residence permit and travel document granted to individuals recognized as refugees under the Asylum Law who face persecution in their country of origin.
LatviaResidence Card for a Family Member of a Union Citizen
Issued to non-EU/EEA family members of EU/EEA citizens residing in Latvia.
LatviaSeasonal Worker Visa (Short-Term)
Authorization to work in seasonal sectors (agriculture, tourism, hospitality) for up to 90 days within 180 days under simplified visa procedures.
LatviaStartup Visa (Jaunuzņēmuma vīza)
Temporary 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit (TRP) for Victims of Human Trafficking
This permit is a humanitarian measure for third-country nationals recognized as victims of trafficking to allow them to reside in Latvia during rehabilitation or criminal proceedings.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Company Board Member (TUA valdes loceklim)
Residence 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Dependent Parent
Residence permit for financially dependent parents of a Latvian citizen or residence permit holder who can demonstrate reliance on their child for support.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Divorced Parent of Latvian Child
Residence 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Employment (Termiņuzturēšanās atļauja nodarbinātībai)
Residence 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Temporary residence permit for spouses, minor children, and dependent relatives joining a sponsor who holds Latvian citizenship, non-citizen status, or residency.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Guardianship/Trusteeship
Residence 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Individual Merchant (TUA individuālajam komersantam)
Residence permit for a foreign national registered as an individual merchant in the Latvian Commercial Register, valid up to 5 years.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for International Projects
Residence permit for participants in international projects or programs in which Latvia participates under intergovernmental cooperation agreements, valid for the project duration.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Medical Treatment (TUA ārstēšanai)
Residence permit for foreign nationals requiring prolonged inpatient medical treatment at a Latvian healthcare institution, valid for the duration specified in the treatment contract.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Monastery Member (TUA klosterim)
Residence permit for a foreign national who has joined a monastery (cloister) registered with Latvia's Religious Affairs Department, valid up to 5 years.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Relatives (up to 3rd degree)
Short-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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Religious Activities (TUA reliģiskai darbībai)
Residence 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Scientific Cooperation/Research (TUA zinātniskai sadarbībai)
Residence 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.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Self-Employment (TUA pašnodarbinātai personai)
Residence permit for non-EU nationals operating as sole traders, freelancers, or independent professionals providing services in Latvia, valid up to 1 year and renewable.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Stateless Person
Residence permit for individuals granted stateless person status in Latvia, providing legal residence for up to 5 years.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Student Exchange, Practice, or Apprenticeship
Residence permit for participants in student exchange programs, internships, practical training, or apprenticeships under cooperation agreements, valid up to 1 year.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Studies (TUA studijām)
Residence 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.