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A temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals running their own business or operating as an individual merchant registered in Latvia's Commercial Register. It is distinct from the startup visa and requires a sworn-auditor-reviewed business plan and substantial personal means.
Non-EU nationals operating their own business or sole trader activity in Latvia.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
The primary self-employed applicant must demonstrate substantial monthly subsistence funds, with lower per-adult and per-minor amounts required for accompanying family members.
Yes. You must submit a business plan approved by a sworn auditor for the envisaged operating period, plus proof you can fund those activities.
Yes. A spouse and dependent minor children may accompany you, subject to supporting documents and, for minors, notarized consent from the other parent.
Renewal generally requires meeting a minimum annual tax contribution to the Latvian budget from your self-employed activity.
Yes. After five years of legal residence, meeting income, accommodation and A2-level Latvian language requirements, you may apply for EU long-term resident status.
Initial permits on this route are typically short (often up to one year), with renewals depending on continued activity and meeting tax payment thresholds.
This temporary residence permit is for non-EU nationals running their own business or operating as an individual merchant registered in Latvia's Commercial Register. It is distinct from the Startup Visa and requires a sworn-auditor-reviewed business plan and substantial personal means.
