🇱🇻 Latvia · Researcher
mutual scientific cooperation — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €900 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,080 |
| Proof of savings | €15,000 |
| Minimum investment | €30,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | A2 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- valid travel document
- residence permit request form
- photography
- criminal record (if applicable)
- document confirming subsistence
- document confirming scientific cooperation
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €900.
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://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Employer sponsor
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Language level
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Criminal record
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Medical exam
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/hosting agreement; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
https://vissparmigraciju.pmlp.gov.lv/?lang=en&page_id=2963 · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.