Move to Latvia

Latvia study residence permit

This temporary residence permit is for studying at an accredited educational institution in Latvia. It may be issued for the period of studies.

Fee

€160 per person

Decision

About 4 weeks

Latvia temporary residence permit for employment

For long-term employment in Latvia, a third-country national needs an employer’s approved sponsorship and a temporary residence permit with the right to work. The employer and applicant have separate parts of the application process. ([pmlp.gov.lv](https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/employment-foreigners))

Fee

€160 per person

Decision

About 4 weeks

Latvia visa with the right to employment

This is a short-stay C visa or a long-stay D visa with a remark confirming the right to employment in Latvia. A C visa covers stays of no more than 90 days in a 180-day period; a D visa can be issued for up to one year, or up to six months in a 12-month period for seasonal work.

Fee

€90 per person

Decision

2 weeks to 2 months

Latvian State Scholarship for Studies

State Education Development Agency (VIAA)

€500 a month for bachelor’s and master’s students for up to 10 months, or €700 a month for PhD students for up to 11 months; it does not cover all costs.

Admissions Scholarship

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

Partial or full tuition fee waiver for one to three years.

Latvian State Scholarships for Summer Schools

State Education Development Agency (VIAA)

VIAA grants €1,000 per participant to the summer-school organiser, not directly to the participant; participants pay their own travel costs.