Work Permit Guide

🇱🇻 Latvia – Work Permit Visa Guide

Logistics, manufacturing, and growing IT services make Latvia attractive for skilled hires. Here’s a compact, actionable process.

Options

  • Employer-linked Permit: Standard employment route.
  • Seasonal/Short-term: Time-bound roles.
  • EU Blue Card: Highly qualified professionals.

Eligibility

  • Job offer and relevant qualifications.
  • Clean record, health insurance, proof of funds.
  • Employer compliance with labor rules.
3–8 weeksCommon timeline
Residence cardAfter approval

Steps

Employer initiates authorization.
Visa (if required) + submit personal documents.
Arrive, register residence, collect card.

Benefits

EU access, compact business environment, multilingual teams.

Tip

Explore shortage lists to align your profile for faster approvals.

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