🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇱🇻 Latvia
Program
Latvia Startup Visa
Local Name
Jaunuzņēmuma dibinātāja termiņuzturēšanās atļauja
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
36 months
Max Duration
36 months
Temporary residence permit for up to five non-EU startup founders developing an innovative, scalable business in Latvia.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Startup committee
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive income tax 20-31%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
both
Processing Time
30–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Startup Latvia describes the route as a temporary residence permit, not merely a Schengen visa. Up to five founders per startup can apply; application processing is about one month and the permit is valid for a maximum of three years.
📋 ALSO IN LATVIA
Latvia also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)
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