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Long-stay visas (Type D)

Latvian Start-up Residence Permit (Innovative Product Development)

For founders coming to Latvia to create or develop an innovative product, with a low subsistence bar and a light-touch business plan.

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The ~€500/month subsistence figure comes from a PMLP search summary rather than a fetched official page; confirm the current amount before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Latvia government website before you apply.
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Issued by
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA / PMLP)
Type
Temporary residence permit
Subsistence requirement
About €500/month for the applicant
Plus about €500/month per accompanying adult and €150/month per minor; confirm current figures with PMLP.
Business plan horizon
Planned activity for the next 3 years

Who it's for

Founders and co-founders of innovative, scalable businesses who want to base development of an innovative product in Latvia.

Requirements

  • A free-form application describing the innovative product to be created or developed
  • Information on planned business activity over the next three years
  • Proof of the required subsistence (about €500/month)
  • Valid travel document
  • Health insurance valid in Latvia
  • Payment of the state fee / stamp duty

What you can do

  • Reside in Latvia to build and develop your innovative product
  • Operate on a low subsistence threshold suited to early-stage founders
  • Bring family members on the applicable subsistence terms
  • Renew as the venture continues and progresses toward long-term residence

How to apply

Prepare the free-form innovative-product description and three-year activity plan, then submit the residence-permit application with supporting documents to OCMA (or a Latvian representation abroad). OCMA reviews the innovation and business case before granting the permit.

OCMA provides an explanatory video guide for start-up founders on the conditions for this route.

Documents

  • Completed application questionnaire
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Photograph
  • Free-form description of the innovative product
  • Three-year business activity plan
  • Proof of subsistence (~€500/month)
  • Health insurance
  • Proof of stamp duty / state fee payment

Frequently asked questions

  • The subsistence bar is low — reported at around €500/month for the applicant — which distinguishes it from the general self-employment permit. Confirm the current figure with PMLP.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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