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Business Immigration

We handle all types of business immigration matters for our business clients. Our experts advise across all elements of a global mobility project, including mapping the most appropriate legal basis for work, drafting appropriate agreements, handling tax issues, and assisting in obtaining work permits and visas. We advise companies on how local regulations are enforced in practice and identify potential immigration issues due to corporate restructuring.

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Karina Paatsi (ee)

Partner

+372 514 6405

Toms Šulmanis (lv)

Partner

+371 2911 0761

Žilvinas Kvietkus (lt)

Partner

+370 699 54702

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Valdemaras Kovalevskis

COBALT is an exclusive Latvian partner of Fragomen LLP

2023 - 06 - 08

COBALT successfully represents clients in a dispute with OCMA regarding the issue of permanent residence permits

2020 - 10 - 07

Successful representation of several individuals, applying for political asylum

2017 - 09 - 02

COBALT advised Hoegh LNG in the LNG terminal project of national significance

2014 - 12 - 09

Latvian electronic identification cards now available for foreigners (2021 - 10 - 28)

Latvia: Brexit Guide for International Employers by Ius Laboris (2021 - 02 - 15)

COVID-19 in Latvia: Mandatory electronic registration for all persons entering Latvia (2020 - 10 - 13)

COVID-19 in Latvia: How does declared emergency situation affect immigration process? (2020 - 03 - 20)

Baltic Employment Law News – May 2019 (2019 - 05 - 13)

What preparations are being made for Brexit in terms of immigration rules in Latvia (2019 - 02 - 22)

Immigration Law News – January, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 29)

The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law, Fifth Edition (2018 - 01 - 09)

Baltic Employment Law News – March 2017 (2017 - 03 - 20)

Belarus cancels short-term visas for citizens of 80 countries (2017 - 01 - 10)

"I have been working with COBALT many years now. If I need help, they respond quickly. This is what makes this company unique - people, collaboration, thoroughness and high professional standards."

Legal 500 2025, Employment, Estonia office

“COBALT has every competency in the firm, and highly specialised people who can cover all topics. The lawyers can combine their knowledge for an overall encompassing solution.”

Chambers Europe 2025, Corporate/Commercial, Lithuania office

“The law firm is very efficient and fast.”

Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office

“The service and responsiveness are top-level. The team are able to understand the commercial side very well and dive deep into the business details if necessary due to their vast experience in M&A deals.”

Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office