🇱🇻 Latvia · Entrepreneur
Start-up Founder Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,340 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €80 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Start-up business plan
- Application via OCMA
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/innovative-product-creation-or-development-start-activities-0.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,340.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/innovative-product-creation-or-development-start-activities-0 · verified 2026-06-08
Criminal record
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/innovative-product-creation-or-development-start-activities-0 · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/innovative-product-creation-or-development-start-activities-0 · verified 2026-06-08
No direct PR path
“[Start-up activities document page lists only subsistence and business-plan documents; no permanent residence statement on this page]”
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/innovative-product-creation-or-development-start-activities-0 · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/innovative-product-creation-or-development-start-activities-0 · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.