Latvia long-stay (Type D)

Visa routes

• Work Visa and Employment-Based Residence PermitVisa route

  For third-country nationals coming to work in Latvia for a specific employer, granted as a long-stay (D) visa or a residence permit tied to that job.

• EU Blue CardVisa route

  A residence permit for highly qualified third-country professionals holding higher qualifications and an above-average salary offer in Latvia.

• Self-Employed Person Residence PermitVisa route

  For third-country nationals wishing to reside in Latvia while working as a self-employed person or running their own economic activity.

• Start-up Residence Permit (Innovative Product Development)Visa route

  For founders coming to Latvia to create or develop an innovative product, with a low subsistence bar and a light-touch business plan.

• Residence Permit for StudiesVisa route

  For students admitted to an accredited Latvian higher-education institution, granted for the duration of the paid study period.

• Family Reunification Residence PermitVisa route

  For spouses and close family members of Latvian citizens, non-citizens or foreigners already holding a Latvian residence permit.

• Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa)Visa route

  A long-stay (D) visa letting remote workers and freelancers employed by OECD-country businesses live in Latvia while continuing to work abroad.

• EU Long-Term Resident StatusVisa route

  Permanent settlement status for third-country nationals after five years of continuous lawful residence in Latvia.

• Latvia Residence Permit by InvestmentVisa route

  Latvia's residence-by-investment route offers a five-year EU residence permit through roughly €250,000 in real estate (plus a 5% state fee) or about €280,000 in bank subordinated capital — but the property route closes on 15 September 2026.