WhatsApp quoteIn practice, unlike a standard residence visa, the Talented Individual Golden Visa does not depend on an employer or a company sponsor, and it allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency. GoldenKey processes the Talented Individual Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. Latvians are a small community in logistics, IT and timber trading, so the Talented Individual Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Latvian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Latvian logistics and timber exporters use Dubai as a Middle East distribution point, which gives Latvian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Talented Individual Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
Processing of the Talented Individual Golden Visa is 3 to 6 weeks depending on the approving authority, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Eligibility for the Talented Individual Golden Visa requires recommendation or approval from the relevant UAE ministry or authority (culture, sports, health, etc.). GoldenKey has prepared Talented Individual Golden Visa files for Latvian clients in logistics, IT services, timber exports and fintech, which means we know which Latvia documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Talented Individual Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your papers against the Talented Individual Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Talented Individual Golden Visa categories. For the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
The visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is released, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. For the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians.
- Attested degree where relevant
- Portfolio, awards or patents
- A passport issued by Latvia with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Latvia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Employment contract for executives
- Educational certificates attested by the Latvia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 5,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 15,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Put simply, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians for international founders. From day one, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, our quotations for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Talented Individual Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit. In short, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians.
On the ground, if you would like a written quotation for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Latvians, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Talented Individual Golden Visa take?
3 to 6 weeks depending on the approving authority, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
What does the Talented Individual Golden Visa cost in total?
Government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Can I work or run a business on the Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Yes — Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Can a Latvian citizen own 100% of a company in Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Yes. Latvians can own the full share capital of a Talented Individual Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Latvians need a UAE visa before applying for Talented Individual Golden Visa?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Latvia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
