Riga invites applications for "Support program for diaspora relocation"
The Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA) announces the business support program - the Support program for diaspora relocation. The program is intended for professionals planning to return to Latvia within the last six months (180 days). The program offers a one-off support payment of EUR 1,845. To receive the support, the returnee's first declaration of residence must be in Riga, and their gross salary must have been at least 2,500 EUR per month for the past four months.
RITA director Fredis Bikovs points out:
"Attracting highly qualified professionals to Riga is an important task. To address the challenge of attracting talent, we have created a support program to help in the final decision to return to Riga, even if this support is not the main reason for relocation. We hope that this program will result in future professionals from different sectors successfully implementing their global experience and knowledge in Riga."
To receive support, the preferred and correct sequence of events is as follows:
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The person returns to Latvia;
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The person declares their initial place of residence (after returning) in Riga;
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The person enters into employment and works for a company (or institution) registered in Latvia for four full calendar months. Gross salary must be at least 2,500 euros per month (this must be confirmed by statement from the State Social Insurance Agency);
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No later than 180 days after returning and declaring their place of residence, the person submits an application along with the required attachments;
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The support payment is received in their bank account.
- PROGRAM REGULATIONS (LV)
- APPLICATION FORM (LV)
Contacts: Mārtiņš Pakalniņš, tel: +371 27897357, e-mail: Martins.Pakalnins@riga.lv