Residence permit and visas in Latvia for foreigners

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Issuance of residence permits for foreigners (first-time receipt, registration, repeated receipt)

  • Residence permits - work permits (on the basis of a concluded employment contract, company contract);
  • Residence permits for commercial activities in Latvia (Management Board, Council, prosecutor's office of a company registered in Latvia);
  • Residence permits due to a purchase of  real property in Latvia;
  • Residence permits due to studies in Latvia;
  • Residence permits due to kinship with a citizen of Latvia/non-citizen of Latvia /foreigner who has received a permanent residence permit;
  • Other type of residence permits in Latvia, which are provided in the legislation of Latvia.

Issuance of visas

  • Preparation of documents for issuing the invitation;
  • preparation of documents for reception of D-type visa, grade visa, due to the necessity to extend the period of stay in Latvia;
  • preparation of documents for issuing D-type employment visa in Latvia.

Provision of legal advice in field of migration

Representation of customers’ interests in the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs

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1

How to hire a foreigner?

To employ a foreigner who is a citizen of a third country, it is necessary to obtain a residence permit or a D-category visa with the right to employment. To issue a residence permit or D visa for an employee, the employer must issue a invitation.

2

What are the conditions for obtaining a residence permit for commercial activity?

A member of the board/council of a company registered in Latvia, a procurator, can receive a residence permit if: At least one year has passed since the company was registered; the company carries out active economic activity; the share capital of the company (SIA) is not less than 2800 EUR.

3

How fast can you get a residence permit in Latvia?

A residence permit in Latvia can be obtained in an average of 10 days - one and a half months. The duration of obtaining a residence permit depends on several factors, first of all, the basis for requesting a residence permit.

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