Immigration
EU free movement and permits via OCMA
EU citizens move freely. Non-EU nationals need a residence permit under the Immigration Law, administered by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), including a startup route.
Key rules
- Work-based residence permits generally require a registered vacancy and salary threshold.
- A startup visa supports founders of innovative companies.
- EU Blue Card rules apply to highly qualified employment.
Governing law
- Immigration Law (Imigrācijas likums)
In practice
Latvia tightened its investor-residence rules after concerns about the earlier real-estate 'golden visa', so property-based routes are now limited.