Residence Permit in Latvia

KOM-INVEST helps its clients obtain a residence permit in Latvia

We offer you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with key information - what a residence permit is, the differences between a residence permit and a multi-visa, and what services our company provides in connection with residence permit applications.

1) What is a "temporary residence permit in Latvia"?

• A temporary residence permit is a legal status that allows holders of a residence permit (that is, the property owner, their spouse, and their minor children) to live in Latvia without any restrictions on the duration of stay in the country.

• Regarding other countries: a Latvian residence permit allows its holders to stay in other Schengen zone countries 90 days within six months, or 180 days per year.

• A residence permit gives the right to work in Latvia without any additional permits.

2) What are the differences between a residence permit and a Schengen visa?

The main differences are:

• The possibility (but not obligation) of unlimited residence in Latvia.

• The possibility to work in Latvia.

• The possibility to purchase a car and register it in Latvia in your name.

• Certainty of duration. Unlike a visa, where the visa period depends on the decision of embassy officials, a temporary residence permit in Latvia is granted for 5 (five) years, with the possibility of extending this period.

• The possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit in Latvia when certain requirements are met.

3) What does a residence permit look like?

• A residence permit is issued as a special identification document in the form of a plastic card.

• This card displays a photo of the residence permit holder, with their name, surname, and date of birth. The card's validity period is also indicated.

• The card also contains a special chip with fingerprint information stored on it.

4) How can our company help you with a residence permit application?

• We will consult you on all matters related to a residence permit.

• We will develop the most convenient option for submitting documents.

• We will help you collect and verify documents.

• We will accompany you and your family members to the Department of Citizenship and Migration to submit and receive documents.

• We will accompany you and your family members to a medical facility to undergo the necessary medical examinations.

• We will assist in obtaining a positive residence permit decision.

To obtain a residence permit, you must prepare a specific set of documents and complete certain procedures.

Our company has compiled the most important information about this in the following sections:

2) Simplified residence permit for retirees from certain countries

3) Documents required for a residence permit

4) Residence permit application process

6) Residence permit renewal

KOM-INVEST would like to point out that attempting to obtain a residence permit in Latvia on your own is unsuccessful in most cases. If you lack experience in residence permit applications, you will not be able to account for all the nuances. Therefore, you will not be able to complete all the steps and prepare all the documents as accurately as a specialist at KOM-INVEST can, given their extensive experience in residence permit applications in Latvia. Consequently, improperly prepared documents can result in a residence permit denial.