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Latvia · National (Latvia)

Work

Work Invitation (Employment Visa)

Latvia's standard employer-sponsored work authorization for non-EU/EEA nationals with a confirmed job offer.

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Pathway overview

Latvia's standard employer-sponsored work authorization for non-EU/EEA nationals with a confirmed job offer.

Verified via WebSearch, cross-referenced across multiple independent sources: you need a signed employment contract or binding offer from a Latvian employer meeting a minimum gross monthly salary of approximately €1,685 and complying with Latvian Labour Law. Your employer files a work invitation with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), usually after a labour market test (or under shortage-occupation status) — this checker verifies your own job offer, not the employer's advertising/testing steps. The realistic total timeline is 3-4 months from job application to residence card.

Eligibility requirements

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Costs and financial requirements

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Application process

Your employer files a work invitation with OCMA; you then apply for the Type D visa at a Latvian embassy or consulate

Status, validity and rights

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Family inclusion

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Permanent residence and citizenship

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Required documents

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Official sources and verification

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Last published
2026-09-05
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