- Business visitors for establishment purposes (BVEPs)
- Contractual service suppliers (CSSs)
- Independent professionals (IPs)
- Investors
If you want to be admitted as an international service provider to reside in Latvia for a period longer than 90 days within any 180 days counting from the first day of entrance, you must obtain a temporary residence permit. Visit the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs website to see the list of required documents.
Procedures
This procedure is applicable if your stay in Latvia will exceed 90 days within six months.
Fees | Fee for examination of documents submitted for application:
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Documents required | Documents to be submitted in order to receive a residence permit in the Republic of Latvia:
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Further requirements | Upon arrival and having received your residence permit, you must declare your place of residence and provide a radiologist's report on the results of an x-ray or fluoroscopic examination done in Latvia and a health insurance of minimum 42600 euros which guarantees the covering of health expenses, including repatriation to the country of origin in case of serious illness or death. |
Duration of validity of permits | There is no need for visa if you stay for 90 days within six months. |
Appeals | A third-country national has the right to appeal the decision to refuse, annul or revoke a visa within 30 days after the date of notification thereof, by submitting a relevant application and other documents in Latvian, English or Russian:
A third-country national may appeal the decision on the contested administrative act to the District Administrative Court in accordance with the procedures laid down in law. The court ruling shall be final and cannot be appealed. |
Rights
Change of status | You should apply for a residence permit. |
Family members | Family members can apply for a short-term visa. Family members can also apply for a residence permit if the sponsor has been granted a residence permit. |
Links
Please see under ‘Conditions’ for all information on International Service Providers.
Please see under ‘Conditions’ for all information on International Service Providers.
Please see under ‘Conditions’ for all information on International Service Providers.