🇱🇻 Latvia · Student
Studies at an accredited higher educational establishment — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €620 |
| Minimum annual salary | €620 |
| Proof of savings | €620 |
| Minimum investment | €150 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 14–None |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- a full copy of a passport (foreigner certify the validity of the document by himself)
- a definite sample form for a residence permit request
- a photography
- a statement on punishability issued by a competent institution of the citizenship or the host country (for a foreigner more than 14 years old), if a foreigner has resided in that country longer than 12 months
- a document certifying the necessary subsistence (the required subsistence is 620 euros per month. If family members come with you, the required subsistence is 620 euros per month for an adult and 150 euros per month for a minor.)
- a document confirming he state duty payment
- an agreement on studies in the Republic of Latvia
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/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €620.
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.
“a statement on punishability issued by a competent institution of the citizenship or the host country”
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: - an agreement on studies in the Republic of Latvia;”
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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.