Ranked 8th, offering visa-free access to 152 destinations.

Latvia offers multiple immigration options for individuals seeking to live, work, or invest in the country.

• Temporary Residence Permit (TRP): For employment, study, business investment, or family reunification.
• Permanent Residence Permit (PRP): For long-term residents who have lived in Latvia for 5 years.
• EU Blue Card: For highly skilled professionals with job offers.
• Investor Residence Permit: For real estate and business investors.
• Digital Nomad Visa: For remote workers employed by companies in OSCE countries.

• Stricter requirements for foreign workers; employers must justify hiring non-Latvians.
• Extended approval process; employers require a State Employment Agency (NVA) opinion before hiring.
• Increased consular and migration fees.
• Enhanced monitoring of job openings to prioritize local workers.

• Temporary Residence Permit (TRP): 30 days (expedited: 10 days)
• Permanent Residence Permit (PRP): 5 to 30 days
• EU Blue Card: 10-15 days (special cases: up to 60 days)
• Investor Residence Permit: 30 days
• Digital Nomad Visa: Up to 30 days

Latvia’s immigration programs cater to students, professionals, investors, and remote workers.

• Best for Fast Processing: EU Blue Card (10-15 days)
• Best for Long-term Stability: Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)
• Best for Investors: Real Estate & Business Investment Visas
• Best for Remote Workers: Digital Nomad Visa

With recent updates, Latvia emphasizes structured immigration, prioritizing local job seekers while still offering viable opportunities for skilled workers, investors, and remote professionals.