The documents to be submitted if you wish to obtain a residence permit in the Republic of Latvia as a researcher who has entered into a research cooperation agreement with an institution that is listed in the register of scientific institutions.
| Where and how to apply | A representative of the Latvian scientific institution as an inviter submits a written request of residence permit and documents confirming the scientific cooperation. The written request for scientific cooperation is free of charge. You shall present a valid travel document recognised in the Republic of Latvia and submit the following documents:
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| Fees | Fees for examination of documents submitted for application:
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| Documents required | You shall present a valid travel document recognised in the Republic of Latvia and submit the following documents:
A work permit is not necessary if a third-country national has received a written request from an educational institution or scientific institution, or individual researcher in relation to scientific research or participation in the implementation of an educational programme and the intended length of stay in the Republic of Latvia does not exceed 14 days. |
| 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 the Republic of Latvia and a health insurance of minimum 42&bnsp;600&bnsp;euroswhich 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 | For the period of time provided by the scientific co-operation agreement, but not longer than five years. |
| Conditions for renewal | If the scientific cooperation agreement is extended, the residence permit can be issued repeatedly for the period necessary for completing the research. |
| Appeals | You have the right to appeal the decision to the Head of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs within 30 days. |
| Further information | For more information please check here. |
| Employment during research | You will be granted unrestricted access to the labour market and you can be employed during the research period. |
| Stay and employment after research | If you want to stay in the Republic of Latvia to look for an employment or to start commercial activities, you can apply for a temporary residence permit with a validity of up to 9 months. |
| Change of status | If you want to change your status, you should apply for a new residence permit. |
| Family members | Your family members (spouse, minor children and persons under your or your spouse's custody) can enter and receive a residence permit together with you. |
| Long-term residence | A long-term resident status may be granted if you have resided legally in the Republic of Latvia for at least five years, provided that you show:
If you have long-term resident status, you have no restrictions to work in the Republic of Latvia. |
| Short-term mobility | No procedures are required for researcher mobility if your stay is up to 180 days in a 360-day period. |
| Long-term mobility | Procedure For a researcher, if your stay exceeds 180 days in a 360-day period you have to apply for a residence permit. Researchers can be employed by a scientific institution included in the Register of Scientific Institutions of the Republic of Latvia. A representative of the Latvian scientific institution as an inviter submits a written request for a residence permit and documents confirming the scientific cooperation. The written request for scientific cooperation is free of charge. Documents required You should present these documents:
Applicable fee Fees for examination of documents submitted for application:
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