Employment Work Visa
Latvia
Last updated: December 26, 2025
1-5 years (renewable)
$71-$106
30-60 days
Medium
About this Visa
This is a work visa for people who want to work for a Latvian company. It's for anyone from outside the EU who has a job offer in Latvia. You get a residence permit that lets you live and work for 1-5 years. With this visa, you can work legally, bring your family, travel around Europe without extra visas, and eventually get permanent residence or citizenship. It's the main way for foreign workers to move to Latvia.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in Latvia
- Bring spouse and children
- Your spouse can work without restrictions
- Free public education for children
- Travel Schengen countries visa-free (90 days)
- Access to public healthcare system
- Path to citizenship after 10 years
- Permanent residence after 5 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have job offer from Latvian company
- Must earn at least $1,984 USD per month
- Must have high school diploma or higher
- Must have no criminal record
- Must have good health with no contagious diseases
- Must have health insurance
- Must show $6,000-$10,500 USD in savings
- Cannot be Russian citizen
Financial Requirement
You must earn at least $1,984 USD per month. You also need to show about $6,000-$10,500 USD in savings.
Documents
- Valid passportRecent; 3+ months validity remaining
- Job offer letterFrom Latvian employer with salary, job title, contract length
- Employment contractSigned by both you and employer
- Bank statementsLast 3 months showing your savings
- Education diplomaHigh school diploma or degree
- Police clearanceNo criminal record from any country you lived in
- Health insuranceCoverage worth at least €42,600 ($50,000)
- Job descriptionExplaining why they need a foreign worker
- Proof of residenceWhere you'll live (rental agreement or landlord letter)
- Additional verificationRequired for India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nationals
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.