If you want to be admitted as a self-employed worker to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a period longer than 90 days within half a year counting from the first day of entrance you must obtain a temporary residence permit.
Visit the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs websiteSearch for available translations of the preceding link to see the list of documents.
Where and how to apply | You must obtain a residence permit for a self-employed person. For more information on residence permit please check hereSearch for available translations of the preceding link. Applications are submitted to a diplomatic or consular representative office of the Republic of Latvia abroadSearch for available translations of the preceding link, which sends the application to the OCMA for evaluation. |
Fees | Fees for examination of documents submitted for application:
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Documents required | To obtain your residence permit you must show a number of documents including:
For more information on the documents that you will need to submit please check here.Search for available translations of the preceding link |
| Further requirements | Upon arrival and having received your residence permit, you must provide a radiologist’s report on the results of an x-ray or fluoroscopic examination done in the Republic of Latvia and a health insurance of minimum 42 600 euros which guarantees the covering of health expenses, including repatriation to the country of origin in case of serious illness or death. |
| Duration of validity of permits | Residence permits for self-employment are granted for up to one year. |
| Conditions for renewal | A third-country citizen can renew a residence permit if self-employed activities are still being carried out and if during the previous period of residence certain tax amount has been paid to the budget (9960 euros per year). |
| Appeals | You have a right to appeal the decision to the Head of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs within 30 days. |
| Further information | For more information on getting a residence permit please check here.Search for available translations of the preceding link For more information on the right to employment please check here. |
| Change of business activities | The residence permit allows access to any additional self-employed activity. |
| Change of status | During the time of your residence permit, you are entitled to change your status of residence. |
| Family members | Family reunification is possible. |
| Long-term residence | A long-term resident status may be granted if you have resided legally in the Republic of Latvia for at least five years, in addition you should provide:
If you have a long-term resident status, you have no restrictions to work in the Republic of Latvia. For more information on long-term residence please check here |
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