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Required for non-EU students enrolled at an accredited Latvian higher-education institution for studies longer than 90 days. The institution must obtain PMLP's approval of an invitation before the student applies, and the permit is typically valid for one year at a time.
Yes, dependents can apply, but you must provide the right documents for each and show enough funds to support them.
This permit is required for non-EU students enrolled at an accredited Latvian higher-education institution for studies longer than 90 days. The institution must obtain PMLP's approval of an invitation before you apply, and the permit is typically valid for one year at a time.
Yes. A spouse, minor children and dependents can enter Latvia and obtain residence permits alongside the researcher.
Latvia's EU Blue Card is for highly qualified non-EU workers and requires no labour-market test. It is issued for the length of the employment contract (up to a maximum) and opens a path to long-term residence and intra-EU mobility.
Highly qualified workers usually use the EU Blue Card, which requires no labour-market test and needs a job offer, qualifications or experience, and a salary above the threshold. The standard employment-based residence permit is the alternative but normally involves a labour-market test.
Yes, but it is a long-stay visa (not a residence permit) and your employer or business must be registered in an OECD member state.
After five years of continuous lawful residence you can apply for a permanent residence permit and EU Long-Term Resident status; both require Latvian language skills, and the rules tighten from 2026.
Latvia offers temporary residence on several distinct investment grounds — real estate, share capital in a Latvian company, interest-free government bonds, or subordinated bank liabilities. Each route also requires a separate one-off payment into the state budget when the first permit is issued.
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Study abroad — Latvia