Lativa

1. Short-Stay Schengen Visas (Type C)
2. A) Tourist Visa

• Validity:Up to 90 days within 180 days
• Requirements:
  • Hotel bookings or invitations from Latvian resident
  • Proof of €14/day financial means
  • Travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)

1. B) Business Visa

• For meetings/conferences (no paid work)
• Requires:
  • Invitation from Latvian company (with VAT number)
  • Cover letter from employer

1. C) Visitor Visa

• For visiting family/friends
• Mandatory:
  • Notarized invitation from the host
  • Host’s proof of residence and income

1. D) Airport Transit Visa

• Required for certain nationalities transiting through Latvian airports

2. Long-Stay National Visas (Type D)
3. A) Work Visas
4. Highly Qualified Specialist Visa
   • Minimum salary: €3,375/month (2024)
   • Fast-track processing (10 business days)
5. EU Blue Card
   • For degree holders
   • Salary threshold: €2,730/month
6. Seasonal Work Visa
   • Agriculture/tourism sectors
   • Max 9 months/year

1. B) Student Visa

• Requirements:
  • Admission to an accredited Latvian institution
  • €500/month proof of funds
  • Health insurance
• Work Rights:20h/week during studies

1. C) Startup Visa

• For innovative entrepreneurs
• Requires:
  • €50,000 business investment
  • Approval from the Investment & Development Agency

1. D) Digital Nomad Visa

• Valid 1 year (non-renewable)
• Requirements:
  • €3,500/month remote income
  • Client contracts/employment proof

3. Residence Permits
4. A) Temporary Residence

• Issued for:
  • Work (1-5 years)
  • Study (duration of program)
  • Family reunification

1. B) Permanent Residence

• After five continuous years
• Requires Latvian language test (A2 level)

1. C) Investor Residence

• Options:
  • €250,000 real estate purchase
  • €50,000 business investment
  • €280,000 govt bond purchase

4. Special Categories
5. A) Ancestry Visa

• For descendants of pre-1940 Latvian citizens
• Pathway to citizenship

1. B) Researcher Visa

• For scientific projects
• Requires hosting agreement

1. C) Artist Visa

• For freelance performers
• Requires portfolio and event invitations

Key Features:

✔ Processing Times:

• Schengen visas: 15 days
• National visas: 30-90 days

✔ Biometrics: Required for all applicants

✔ Visa-Free Access:

• 90 days for EU, US, UK, etc.
• Unlimited for EU/EEA citizens

✔ 2024 Updates:

1. Increased minimum salary for work visas
2. Stricter language requirements for PR
3. New IT specialist fast-track program