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AFORTIS Group Residence permits and business setup in Latvia

• Сопровождение в регистрации компании за рубежом;
• Открытие счетов в банках за рубежом;
• Налоговое консультирование и налоговое планирование;
• Оформление вида на жительство и виз;
• Оказание помощь в получении различного рода лицензий.

16/02/2026

Discover Latvia: Your Personal Travel Guide is Ready!

Dreaming of a trip through Latvia’s cozy towns, stunning nature, and rich history but don’t know where to start planning? No more spending hours searching through dozens of browser tabs!

🗺️ We’ve found the solution for you — a free and very user-friendly digital tool that will turn your ideas into a clear and logical itinerary. Here’s how to use it.

Start with Registration
Go to the Latvia.travel Trip Planner website and create a free account. This will allow you to save all your routes and return to them anytime.

Share Your Interests
The system will ask you a few simple questions: your preferred travel dates, interest categories (culture, gastronomy, nature, active recreation), and mode of transport. This helps generate personalized suggestions.

Build Your Itinerary Like a Puzzle
Based on your answers, you’ll get a travel framework. Your task is to detail it:
Add specific attractions, restaurants, or activities to each day.
Keep an eye on logistics — the tool will show the optimal order for visiting places on an interactive map.
Input your own notes and tips.

Save and Embark on Your Journey
The finished plan can be saved in your personal account, printed as a convenient daily schedule, or sent to yourself via email or messenger.

Planning is the first step to an unforgettable adventure. Use this tool to discover the authentic, diverse, and hospitable Latvia.

Have you already been to Latvia? Share your favorite spots in the comments — your advice might inspire other travelers! ✈️

06/02/2026

Checklist for Comfortable Living in Latvia

The first 90 days in Latvia. A checklist you can’t do without.

Moving is exciting. To ensure you don’t miss anything and feel confident, save this checklist:

⬜ 1. Obtain a Personal Code (Personas kods). The foundation of everything.
⬜ 2. Apply for your Residence Card (eID). Your main digital and physical document.
⬜ 3. Choose a Family Doctor (ģimenes ārsts). Register via the portal manavaards.lv.
⬜ 4. Sort out accommodation. Sign a rental agreement, register your address.
⬜ 5. Open a bank account. For daily operations and receiving salary.
⬜ 6. Buy/rent transport. Obtain OCTA (liability) insurance. Or get a public transport card.
⬜ 7. Submit a Declaration of Place of Residence. At your local city/town council.
⬜ 8. Understand taxes. Obtain an e-Signature (eParaksts) for communication with the State Revenue Service (VID).
⬜ 9. Start learning the language. At least basic phrases for the store and doctor.
⬜ 10. Explore your neighborhood. Find the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, park.

Ready to tick off the boxes but need help at every stage? Write to us in a direct message, and we will help you sort everything out and answer all your questions!

02/02/2026

2 Days in Riga: While Your Residence Permit Card Is Being Processed, You’ll Fall in Love with the City!

The card production time is 2 working days, which is a perfect opportunity to get to know the capital!

We’ve put together a selection of places where you can enjoy great food and soak up the city’s atmosphere.

🏰 In the Heart of the Old Town:

· Rozengrāls () — a unique medieval tavern in a 13th-century cellar.
· Riga Black Magic () — a legendary café where they’ll share all the secrets of Riga Black Balsam.
· Gongu () — a new restaurant with aesthetic Japanese cuisine and modern presentation.

🍝 Tastes of Latvia and the World:

· Lido () — an iconic spot for Latvian cuisine, with a cozy atmosphere and a buffet.
· Riviera () — a bright Mediterranean restaurant in the elegant Embassy Quarter.
· Italissimo () — cozy Italy in Riga, featuring wood-fired pizza and pasta.

Tip: Dedicate your first day to exploring the Old Town, and the second to more modern districts. Walk around, try the food, and enjoy — Riga awaits you!

Welcome to Latvia! ❤️

OldTown WhereToEatInRiga

30/01/2026

Where to find like-minded people in Riga? Trusted Latvian platforms. 👥✨

Missing social interaction? Here’s where Riga’s social life thrives:

➡️ Meetup.com/Riga — everything from IT meetups to photographer gatherings and language cafes.
➡️ Library clubs — for example, Riga Central Library hosts film clubs, literary circles.
➡️ Volunteering — visit labiedarbība.lv or the «Volunteer Center DO». A great way to immerse yourself in the local environment.
➡️ Sports — look for sections through Rīgas sporta centri or yoga studios (e.g., «Yoga Studio»). A shared hobby brings people together.
➡️ Events on facebook.com/events/riga — you can find everything there, from concerts to food festivals.

Hashtags:

29/01/2026

Open a bank account for a Latvian company remotely? Yes, but the rules have tightened. 🖥️➡️🏦

Since 2022, Latvian banks (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor) have become extremely attentive to non-residents. But there is a chance!

What you need for success:

1. A perfect business plan in Latvian/English. The bank must understand the essence and logic of your business.
2. Clean origin of funds — you need to documentally confirm the source of money for the share capital.
3. Connection to Latvia — a rental agreement for an office, having a local counterparty or client will be a big plus.
4. Power of Attorney to a lawyer — we, as registered representatives, can negotiate with the bank on your behalf.

Main advice: Don’t apply to 10 banks at once. Rejections create a negative history. First, get a lawyer’s consultation, then — a targeted application.

Write «Bank» in a direct message to analyze your possibilities.

19/01/2026

Important updates are on the horizon for Latvia’s immigration rules.

Part 2.

5. Elimination of «Investment» and Special Grounds
What will be removed:

The TRP through the purchase of government bonds (€250,000 + €38,000 fee) will be completely abolished.
Practical impact: The «Golden Visa» will no longer exist. This will help level the playing field for all third-country nationals, removing previous exceptions.

6. Will be Formalized Process for Invitation Cancellations
What’s changing: Refusals or cancellations of a formal invitation (ielūgums) will be issued using a standardized form (similar to visa refusals).

Practical impact: The process will become faster and more transparent, making it easier to understand the reasons and, if necessary, to appeal the decision.

7. Will be Extended Right to Apply Without Leaving Latvia
What’s changing:

The right to file an application at the PMLP will be clearly established if you are legally present in Latvia.
Old restrictions (e.g., the 90-day rule, specific rules for students) will be removed.

The head of the PMLP now has the authority to permit an application on humanitarian or compelling personal grounds.

Practical impact: Greater flexibility for applicants already in the country, preventing the need for unnecessary travel to a Latvian embassy abroad.

📢 Have any questions?
We are ready to assist with document preparation or provide a consultation. Please write in the comments or contact us directly via private message!

16/01/2026

‼️Important updates are on the horizon for Latvia’s immigration rules. The Cabinet of Ministers has supported key amendments to the Immigration Law, which are now under consideration in the Saeima. Here are the main points you should know:

Part 1.

1. Job Loss ≠ Automatic Revocation of a Residence Permit
Foreign workers now will have a protected period to seek new employment:
Up to 3 months — the standard unemployment period.
Up to 6 months — if the employee has resided in Latvia for more than 2 years on a work-based residence permit.
An additional 3 months — for workers employed in arduous or hazardous conditions.

Holders of an EU Blue Card will be also protected during periods of illness, parental leave, or while awaiting a decision from another EU country.

2. Simplified Document Submission Process
Documents will be possible to submit:
Online via the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) platform (using an e-signature), even while outside Latvia.
Through authorized external service providers (outsourcing).
In person at the PMLP, if the individual is legally present in Latvia.
This will reduce the need for personal visits and shortens queues.

3. Clear Deadlines for Correcting Errors
If the application package is incomplete, the applicant will be given 14 days to rectify the deficiencies (with the possibility of an extension). This will make the procedure more transparent and predictable.

4. Changes for Students
A residence permit obtained on the basis of studies or an internship no longer grants the right to apply for permanent residence (PR) during its validity period. To transition to permanent residence, the legal basis must be changed (e.g., to employment or family reunification).

📢 Have any questions?

We are ready to assist with document preparation or provide a consultation. Please write in the comments or contact us directly via private message!

13/01/2026

Many people wonder: do they celebrate the Old New Year in Latvia?🎄

If December 31st is a noisy celebration, then the night from January 13th to 14th is a quiet, family, and very symbolic evening. It is not a public holiday, but the traditions are alive, especially in Orthodox families.

How to fill this special evening?
«Living through» the year. A family dinner (sometimes with peas and herring — symbols of wealth), summing up the past year, and calm conversations.

Quiet fortune-telling. It’s a time to repeat or perform New Year’s rituals. You can try pouring wax or tin into water to predict the future by the shape, or tell fortunes by the shadow of burnt paper.

«A second chance.» For those who worked on New Year’s Eve, this is a great reason to gather with loved ones, light candles, and feel the festive atmosphere.

The idea is to gently conclude the cycle of winter holidays — not with noise, but with awareness. It’s a wonderful opportunity to look back at the passing holidays together with family, at a leisurely pace, and dream about the future.

Do you celebrate the Old New Year? If so, share your favorite family tradition in the comments!👇

09/01/2026

Get Your Latvian Residence Permit—Stress-Free! ✨

With Afortis team, everything is simpler than it seems
✅ We handle everything for you:

- Find the perfect residence permit program (work, business, investment)

- Prepare all documents correctly the first time

- Guide you through every step of the application

- Keep track of deadlines and requirements

💡 Why it’s convenient:

- Less paperwork

- Save time and avoid stress

- Get your permit quickly without any hassle

Start 2026 the right way — life in Latvia is waiting for you! 💛

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