Student Residence Permit in Latvia:
A Legal Path to Successful Education
We help you obtain a student residence permit, so you can focus on your studies without worrying about the legality of your stay
Student Residence Permit in Latvia
A student residence permit allows international students to legally reside in Latvia during their studies. We will assist you in correctly preparing the documents to obtain the permit, ensuring your stay in the country is legal and comfortable throughout your entire study period.
Advantages of obtaining a student visa in Latvia
- Education in EuropeLatvia offers high-quality and affordable education with internationally recognized diplomas.
- Part-time employmentStudents with a residence permit can work up to 20 hours a week during studies and full-time during holidays.
- Prospects after graduationAfter graduation, students can apply for a work visa, simplifying the further legalization process.
- Drawbacks/characteristicsLimited working hours during study periods, the need to maintain a high level of academic performance for visa renewal, and the requirement to prove financial ability to cover living and education expenses.
Minimum term: 1 year (depending on the duration of the study program).
Maximum term: Usually, the visa is issued for the entire duration of studies (Bachelor’s degree — 3-4 years, Master’s degree — 2 years, Doctorate — 3 years), with the possibility of extension for further studies.
Maximum term: Usually, the visa is issued for the entire duration of studies (Bachelor’s degree — 3-4 years, Master’s degree — 2 years, Doctorate — 3 years), with the possibility of extension for further studies.
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Our specialists with many years of experience are ready to assist you at every stage of the student residence permit application process in Latvia
- Aleksandra CudovaFounder
- Svetlana LipatovaRelocation Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most popular questions about obtaining
a residence permit in Latvia.
a residence permit in Latvia.
The main ways to obtain a residence permit in Latvia include the EU Blue Card, family reunification, a work visa, a student residence permit, permanent residency, and EU resident status.
The process of obtaining a residence permit in Latvia can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the type of visa and the completeness of the submitted documents.
To obtain an EU Blue Card, you need to provide a work contract with a Latvian company, proof of qualifications and work experience, as well as documents confirming sufficient income.
Yes, if you have close relatives residing in Latvia, you can apply for a residence permit under the family reunification program.
Yes, foreign citizens need a category D work visa to work in Latvia, which allows for long-term stays in the country.
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on residence permit issues.
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SIA "IT Camp"
Registration No.: 40103908693.
Address.: Kaivas iela 50, k-2-24, Rīga, LV-1021
Phone:+371 26884088 I info@itcamp.lv
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Registration No.: 40103908693.
Address.: Kaivas iela 50, k-2-24, Rīga, LV-1021
Phone:+371 26884088 I info@itcamp.lv
Personal Data Processing Policy
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