# 🇱🇻 Latvia — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Latvia from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/latvia 23 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Latvia Residence Permit for Studies | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €200 | 30 days | | Latvia Residence Permit for Study Practice (Traineeship) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €200 | 30 days | - **Latvia Residence Permit for Studies** — Key documents: Passport copy, Invitation from the institution, Study agreement, Academic Information Centre statement, Proof of subsistence, Health insurance, Photograph, State fee payment · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Primary purpose; accredited studies · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family limited; spouse/minor child · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Study Practice (Traineeship)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Traineeship agreement, Proof of student/graduate status, Proof of subsistence, Health insurance, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Traineeship/practice only · Study: Practice tied to studies · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Latvia Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €60 | €200 | — | | Latvia Residence Permit for Self-Employed Persons | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €250 | 30 days | | Latvia Startup Visa (Residence Permit for Innovative Product Development) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €250 | 60 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Latvia Residence Permit for Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €200 | 30 days | | Latvia EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €200 | 14 days | | Latvia Long-Stay Visa for Seasonal Work | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | €60 | €200 | — | | Latvia Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit (ICT) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | €250 | 30 days | - **Latvia Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad)** — Key documents: Valid travel document (passport), Visa application form, Photograph, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation in Latvia, Proof of OECD employment or self-employment, Proof of income, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer/clients · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Self-Employed Persons** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Business plan, Proof of funds for the business, Proof of subsistence, State fee payment · Rights: Work: May work in own business · Study: Study permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Startup Visa (Residence Permit for Innovative Product Development)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Startup project description, Proof of subsistence, Criminal record statement, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Work in own startup · Study: Study permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Employment** — Key documents: Passport copy, Approved invitation from employer, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Employment contract or offer, Criminal record statement, Health insurance and accommodation proof, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Employer/role-tied employment · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia EU Blue Card** — Key documents: Passport copy, Approved invitation from employer, Employment contract, Proof of higher qualifications, Photograph, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Highly-qualified employment, role-tied · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Long-Stay Visa for Seasonal Work** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Approved invitation from employer, Employment contract, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Seasonal employment only, up to 6 months · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit (ICT)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Approved invitation, Proof of intra-group employment, Assignment letter, Health insurance and accommodation proof, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Role-tied; manager/specialist/trainee · Study: Study permitted alongside · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Latvia Residence Permit via Government Bonds / Subordinated Bank Capital | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | — | 30 days | | Latvia Residence Permit for Real Estate Owners | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | — | 30 days | | Latvia Residence Permit for Share Capital Investors | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | — | 30 days | - **Latvia Residence Permit via Government Bonds / Subordinated Bank Capital** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Proof of bond purchase or subordinated deposit, Proof of subsistence, Criminal record statement, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Work allowed as investor · Study: Study permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Real Estate Owners** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Proof of property ownership, Proof of subsistence, Criminal record statement, Proof of no real estate tax debt, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Work allowed as property owner · Study: Study permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Share Capital Investors** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Proof of equity investment, Proof of subsistence, Criminal record statement, State fee payment · Rights: Work: May work in own/invested company · Study: Study permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Latvia Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €60 | €200 | — | - **Latvia Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa/permit application form, Proof of funds, Health insurance, State fee payment · Rights: Work: Right to work without restriction · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Latvia Residence Permit for Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | €250 | 30 days | | Latvia Residence Permit for Spouses of Latvian Citizens and Permanent Residents | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | €250 | 30 days | | Latvia Residence Permit for Persons of Latvian or Liv Origin | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €100 | — | 30 days | - **Latvia Residence Permit for Family Reunification** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's permit and income proof, Photograph, Criminal record statement, State fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Spouses of Latvian Citizens and Permanent Residents** — Key documents: Passport copy, Residence permit application form, Marriage certificate, Spouse's identity document, Proof of subsistence, Photograph, Criminal record statement, State fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv - **Latvia Residence Permit for Persons of Latvian or Liv Origin** — Key documents: Passport copy, Proof of Latvian or Liv origin, Residence permit application form, Photograph, Criminal record statement, Proof of subsistence, State fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Latvia EU Long-Term Resident Status | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 90 days | - **Latvia EU Long-Term Resident Status** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Income verification, Language proficiency certificate, Proof of residence address, Photograph, State fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pmlp.gov.lv --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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