Can the Latvian self-employment route lead to permanent residence?

Time spent legally residing as a self-employed person can count toward Latvia's EU long-term resident (permanent) status, which generally requires five years of continuous legal residence.

To qualify you must meet additional conditions, including stable income, proof of accommodation, and Latvian language proficiency at A2 level. Long-term residents then enjoy unrestricted employment rights. Confirm the current permanent-residence conditions with PMLP as you approach the five-year mark.