RESIDENCE PERMIT AND LONG-TERM VISA

Information for degree students

Students are advised to carefully read the information on the UL website, instructing how to apply for the residence permit: www.lu.lv/en/admission/forinternational-students/degree/visas

Decisions about visa and issue of residence permits are passed by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) www.pmlp.gov.lv/en

It is student’s own responsibility to prepare all the necessary application documents.

Citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland

Degree students, who are Union citizens and reside in the Republic of Latvia for more than 90 days, counting from the first day of entry, must register at the OCMA and receive a registration certificate. See: www.lu.lv/en/admission/for-international-students/degree/visas/

Citizens from visa-free countries

There are several countries (besides EU, EEA and Switzerland), whose citizens do not need visa to enter Latvia and can reside in the Schengen Area up to 90 days within a half year.

If a student remains here longer than 90 days starting from the first day of arrival within a half year, student has to apply for the residence permit at the OCMA.

N.B. When taking non-direct flights to Latvia, it is highly recommended to choose the flight route, where Latvia is the first Schengen entry country.

The list of visa-free countries is available at: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/consular-information/countries-and-territories-whosecitizens-may-enter-latvia-without-a-visa