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    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe
    • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    According to “The Law on Residential Tenancy” any natural person who permanently resides in Latvia or has received a residence permit in accordance with the procedures specified by law may be a tenant or a sub-tenant. Official residential space (space in an official accommodation facility or...

    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe
    • Day care, schooling & family related issues

    Day Care and Schooling

    Every citizen of the Republic of Latvia and every person who has received a permanent residence permit, as well as citizens of European Union member states who have been issued a temporary residence permit, and their children, have equal right to acquire education. Preparation of five- and six year...

    • Latvia
    • Working in Europe
    • Career Development

    Employment of Researchers

    In Latvia, according to the "Law on Scientific Activity", a researcher is a natural person who performs research and who has acquired scientific qualification (a doctoral degree). The status of a scientist shall be determined by his or her scientific qualification, individual achievements in science...

    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe, Working in Europe
    • Entry conditions/visas, Work permit

    Entry conditions for Latvia

    Roadmap for coming to Latvia This is your informative step-by-step guide for entering the country. Are you a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland or a non-EU citizen? What applications are needed, in which order and where to submit them? These questions are addressed in the Roadmap. Please consult...

    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses

    General Information

    Latvia - a country in north-central Europe and on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Approximately 2.5 hours by plane from London, Paris or Rome, Latvia offers a wealth of contrasts. It only takes about 8 hours to drive across the country from West to East, but on your way you will have the...

    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe
    • Health insurance

    Health Care

    The health care system in Latvia is based on the residence principle.The state pays for all services except those that are excluded from the scope and patient should pay a contribution in order to receive health care. Health care services are available at the state, municipal and private inpatient...

    • Latvia
    • Working in Europe
    • Intellectual Property Rights

    Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

    Legal framework for the protection of IPR in Latvia is determined by national and the European Union law as well as international agreements. Intellectual property in Latvia is protected pursuant to the civil and administrative, as well as the criminal procedure. Further sections: provide an insight...

    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses

    Language

    The official language in the Republic of Latvia is Latvian. Latvian belongs to the Baltic group of the Indo-European family of languages. Its closest and only living relative is Lithuanian. Latvian is considered one of the oldest of the Indo-European (European) languages. The first printed text in...

    • Latvia
    • Living in Europe
    • Banking

    Other Daily Life Issues

    In this section you will find useful information that could help you to get used to life in Latvia and Riga. Transport Info Flights RIX - Riga International Airport - the airport is situated eight kilometres from city centre, connected to city centre by taxi, airport express, bus (line 22, frequency...

    • Latvia
    • Leaving Europe
    • Departure conditions/formalities

    Outgoing Checklist

    When moving to another country for research, EURAXESS Service centres can help you with relocating. The first step is searching the EURAXESS Jobs & Funding database by country and/or research field. After finding your next research position, use EURAXESS national portals to look up relevant and up...