Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit

Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a self-employed worker in Latvia?

If you want to be admitted as a self-employed worker to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a period longer than 90 days within half a year counting from the first day of entrance you must obtain a temporary residence permit.

a business plan, signed by a sworn auditor, for the expected period of activity,

a permit (a licence, a certificate) if activities require such documents,

documents verifying that you have sufficient financial means to start the activities envisaged in the business plan,

proof of financial means - self-employed person need to have income of 2008 euros/monthly and this income should be as a result of commercial activity in the Republic of Latvia; for his/her spouse necessary subsistence should be 430 euros/monthly; for his/her minor children – 129 euros/monthly per child,

Change of business activities The residence permit allows access to any additional self-employed activity.

Family members Family reunification is possible.

Duration of validity of permits Residence permits for self-employment are granted for up to one year.

Conditions for renewal A third-country citizen can renew a residence permit if self-employed activities are still being carried out and if during the previous period of residence certain tax amount has been paid to the budget (9960 euros per year).

A long-term resident status may be granted if you have resided legally in the Republic of Latvia for at least five years, in addition you should provide:

sufficient financial means to support yourself and your dependent family members,

sufficient command of Latvian,

a place of residence in the Republic of Latvia.