Immigration

Immigration & residence solutions in Latvia

We help foreign nationals choose the right route, prepare the documentation and manage the application with the Latvian authorities. Every case is assessed individually — the routes below are the starting point, not the answer.

For founders and investors

Immigration by invitation

A residence permit on the basis of an invitation from a Latvian company — the usual route for founders, directors and specialists joining a business here.

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Qualification

Valid grounds for the invitation and, where applicable, relevant professional qualifications or work experience.

Documents

Passport, invitation documents, supporting agreement, proof of qualifications or experience and the required application forms.

Typical timeline

5–30 working days at the migration office once the file is complete.

For retirees

Residence permit for foreign pensioners

Live in Latvia on a confirmed pension, with health cover and a registered address — a calm, low-cost base inside the Schengen Area.

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Qualification

Retirement age, a regular confirmed pension and sufficient financial resources.

Documents

Passport, proof of pension and funds, health insurance, proof of residence and the required medical documentation.

Typical timeline

Around 1–3 months including document legalisation and translations.

For remote workers

Digital nomad visa

For people employed or self-employed abroad who want a legal European base while keeping their existing clients or employer.

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Qualification

Remote employment or self-employment abroad for at least 6 months, and compliance with the income requirements.

Documents

Passport, proof of employment or self-employment and income, remote-work confirmation, health insurance and accommodation.

Typical timeline

About 30 days from a complete submission.

For qualified employees

EU Blue Card

The route for highly qualified specialists with a Latvian employment contract — and the fastest path to bringing the family along.

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Qualification

Higher education or equivalent experience, plus an employment contract meeting the salary threshold.

Documents

Passport, employment contract, proof of qualifications, recognition of the diploma where required and health insurance.

Typical timeline

Typically 1–2 months; family applications run in parallel.

For staff transfers

Official employment

Employment with a Latvian company — including transfers into a group entity we help you register in the first place.

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Qualification

A vacancy registered with the employment agency and a contract with a Latvian employer.

Documents

Passport, employment contract, the employer's confirmations and the standard supporting documentation.

Typical timeline

1–2 months depending on the vacancy procedure.

Next step

Every immigration case is different.

Send us the situation — nationality, family, income, plans for the business — and we will tell you which route is realistic, what it costs and how long it takes.

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