Launch in Latvia with a founder-friendly Startup Visa.

Startup Visa Latvia

Launch your startup in Latvia’s emerging tech scene. Get step-by-step help to secure your Startup Visa and grow in the Baltics.

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98%+ Approval Rate for Latvia Startup Visas

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Why Latvia?

Affordable Costs

Low living and office expenses for new businesses.

Growing Ecosystem

Active tech meetups, accelerators, and investor networks.

EU Access

Once in Latvia, serve customers across the European Union.

Supportive Community

Government grants and local startup programs.

Startup Visa Overview

Latvia’s Startup Visa lets non-EU founders live and build their business in Latvia.

Who it’s for: Founders with an innovative, scalable idea.
Requirements: Approval from the Startup Latvia Foundation and a clear business plan.
What you get: A one-year residence permit to develop your startup.

Official Program Info

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Key Benefits

Schengen Travel: Move freely across 26 European countries.
Local Grants: Apply for government funding and support programs.
Family Visas: Bring your spouse and children under the same permit.
Residency Path: Renew your visa and work toward permanent residence.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Latvia’s Startup Visa, you must:

Innovative Business: Show a scalable idea with market potential
Foundation Endorsement: Get a positive review from Startup Latvia.
Financial Means: Prove you can cover living costs (approx. €8,000/year).
Clean Record: No serious criminal history.

Application Process

Free Assessment – We check your startup idea and profile for Latvia’s criteria.
Document Preparation – We help you write a strong business plan and gather bank statements.
Foundation Approval – We guide you through the Startup Latvia endorsement application.
Submit Visa Application – We file your residence permit with the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
Arrival Support – We offer help with company registration, banking, and local introductions.

Typical Timeline

Assessment: 1 week
Document Prep: 2–3 weeks
Foundation Review: 2–4 weeks
Visa Processing: 1–2 months
Total: Around 2–3 months from start to finish

After Approval: Setup & Scale

After your visa is approved, we help with company registration, banking, payroll basics, and local networking. Our broader Business Consultancy and Franchise Consultancy expertise supports team structure, go-to-market, and growth across the EU.

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Required Documents (Typical)

Passport & Photos

Business Plan (Innovative)

Proof of Funds (Self-Support)

Education & experience evidence

Clean Police Record / Insurance

Any Incubator Approvals

FAQ – Startup Visa Latvia

Below are answers to common questions about our Startup Visa Consultancy Services for Pakistani founders.

Latvia offers PR through investment with minimum amounts of €250,000 for real estate, €280,000 for bank deposits, or €50,000 for business investment. After five years with the investment visa, you can apply for permanent residency by living in Latvia for 4 out of 5 years and passing an A2 Latvian language test.

Yes, Pakistani citizens can apply for Latvia visas from Pakistan through the Latvian embassy or consulate. Applications must be submitted personally at the Latvian Consulate or through VFS Global, with processing typically taking 15 days after submission of all required documents

Latvia offers a Startup Visa for tech innovators allowing up to four founders to move to Latvia, requiring proof of €8,400 per adult for financial means and a clean criminal record. You must set up a company within 3 months after your permit application is accepted or be on the board of a company founded within the last year with investment from qualified investors.

The standard Latvian Schengen visa fee is 80 EUR for adults, while startup visa applications cost €99.60 for usual 30-day processing. There’s also a service charge of Rs. 2,776 when applying through VFS Global in India, and children under 6 are exempt from visa fees.

Yes, you can renew your Latvia startup visa annually for up to 3 years. After 12 months, your startup should ideally receive $36,000 funding from VC or $18,000 from accelerators, but renewal is possible even without funding if you submit a business update for review.

Yes, you can include your family members in the Latvia startup visa application. Spouses and children are allowed to apply along with the main applicant on this visa. The financial requirements are €8,400 per adult (including spouse) and €1,800 per child, with additional monthly subsistence of €500 per adult and €150 per minor. Family members including official spouse, children and dependents can obtain residence permits for up to 3 years alongside the main applicant.

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98%+ Approval Rate for Latvia Startup Visas