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Your First 30 Days in Riga: What to Set Up, What to Skip, and What Usually Goes Wrong
Moving to Riga is not especially complicated. The first month can still be surprisingly annoying. You have an apartment, a...
Latvia’s €150,000 Investment Residence Permit: Is It Open in 2026?
Latvia discussed a new residence permit based on a €150,000 investment, but applications are not open. The Saeima is scheduled to reconsider the proposal…
Latvia Student Residence Permit in 2026: Work Hours, Fees and Attendance Rules
A practical guide for third-country students in Latvia covering residence permit applications, current proof-of-funds requirements, legal work hours, attendance reporting and options after graduation.
Latvia Immigration Rules in 2026: What Applies Now and What Is Still Under Review
Long lists of “new immigration rules” are circulating on social media. Many of them present proposed changes as though they...
Changing Jobs in Latvia on a Work-Based Residence Permit: What Changed in 2026
If you are a third-country national working in Latvia on a temporary residence permit tied to a specific employer, changing...
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