On 24 September 2022, amendments to the Immigration Law entered into force, changing the procedure for applying for and renewing long-term visas and residence permits for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The amendments were made in response to the war started by Russia in Ukraine, as well as the individual and economic sanctions applied by the […]
On 29 June 2022, amendments to the Immigration Law will enter into force, providing for the possibility for third-country nationals to receive the so-called Digital Nomad visa. This visa will be available to persons who are employed by an employer registered abroad or who are self-employed and carry out their work remotely, for example, providing […]
Work in Latvia Ukrainians, as well as persons, having a permanent residence permit in Ukraine arriving in Latvia will be able to work there practically immediately. Upon registration after arrival, Ukrainians will be able to start working in Latvia if they obtain a long-stay visa (issued for one year) and the right to employment (without […]
On 3 March 2022, the Parliament (in Latvian – Saeima) of the Republic of Latvia at the second final reading adopted the Law on the Support of the Ukrainian Civilians. The purpose of the Law is to provide support for the civilian population of Ukraine, who leave Ukraine or are prevented from returning to Ukraine […]
In developing e-commerce regulation, the European Union (EU) has adopted a number of directives to improve the regulation of transactions and online commerce in digital goods and services, including Directive 2019/770,[1] Directive 2019/771[2] and the “Omnibus Directive”.[3] Amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law (CRPL)[4] and related regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers, which will […]
