Licensing in Latvia

EU Transport Licence

Legal cargo transport across the EU requires a valid EU transport licence.

Processing
1–3 weeks
Government Costs
from €22
Authority
Autotransporta direkcija
Scope
EU-wide transport operations

Afortis provides legal and administrative assistance: we prepare and file your application. The licence is issued, and the decision made, by the competent government authority, not by Afortis.

Overview

General Information

Afortis Group handles the entire process: document preparation, transport manager appointment, financial confirmation, and submission to the regulator.

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Issuing Authority

Issued by Autotransporta Direkcija

The licence is issued by Autotransporta direkcija, Latvia’s Road Transport Administration. This authority verifies that the carrier meets EU requirements before approving the international road transport licence.

Who Is It For

Who Needs an EU Transport Licence in Latvia

The licence is mandatory for companies that:

01

carry out international or domestic cargo transport across the EU

02

operate in logistics or freight forwarding

03

use owned or leased vehicles under commercial transport contracts

Our Support

What Our Support Covers

Analysis of your carrier’s business model
Verification of compliance with EU requirements
Preparation of the full document package
Appointment of a qualified transport manager
Confirmation of financial soundness
Vehicle registration under the licence
Application submission
Direct communication with Autotransporta direkcija through to approval

Timeline & Cost

Government Fees and Financial Requirements

The fee starts from €22 for licence issuance, with separate vehicle card fees per registered vehicle. To qualify, the company must demonstrate sufficient financial reserves for the first vehicle, with additional capital required for each vehicle added to the fleet.

Full insurance coverage and confirmed solvency are also required. We prepare the financial documents to meet exactly what Autotransporta direkcija expects.

Requirements

Requirements for the Transport Company Licence

To obtain the licence, the company must:

  • be registered in Latvia with a valid legal address
  • have a transport manager holding a recognised professional certificate
  • maintain a registered fleet in proper technical condition
  • hold valid insurance
  • comply with EU transport regulations and keep required transport records

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Process

Processing Time

With a complete document package, the EU transport licence in Latvia is typically issued within 1 to 3 weeks. More involved cases can take up to one month.

Why Us

Why Companies Work With Afortis Group

Correct licensing from the first application
Reduced risk of rejection
Preparation for regulatory inspections
Direct handling of communications with state authorities
Ongoing advisory support after the licence is issued

Common questions

How long does it take to get an EU transport licence in Latvia?

With all documents ready, the process takes 1 to 3 weeks. Complex cases can extend to one month.

The government fee starts from €22 for licence issuance. Vehicle card fees are charged separately for each registered vehicle.

Yes. Every licensed carrier must appoint a transport manager holding a recognised professional certificate. We help identify and appoint a suitable candidate.

Yes. Leased vehicles qualify, provided they meet the technical and insurance requirements.

You must demonstrate adequate financial reserves and solvency. The required amount covers the first vehicle, with additional capital for each subsequent one in the fleet.

Yes. We manage the process from initial document preparation through submission and follow-up with Autotransporta direkcija until the international cargo transport licence is issued.

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