Latvia•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Employment
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-60 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
National long-stay visa for non-EU/EEA nationals seeking employment in Latvia for more than 90 days. Requires employer sponsorship and work permit approval. Valid for duration of employment contract.
The Long-Stay Visa (Type D) for employment allows non-EU/EEA workers to reside and work in Latvia for periods exceeding 90 days. The employer must be registered with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, and the application requires work permit approval before the visa can be issued. This visa can lead to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous residence.
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original passport with sufficient validity
Passport photos
2-4 biometric photos
Employment contract
Signed job offer from Latvian employer
Work permit approval
Letter from PMLP confirming employer sponsorship
Travel medical insurance
Valid for stay duration
Proof of accommodation
Rental agreement or housing arrangement in Latvia
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of business registration in Latvia
Employment contract
Signed contract with applicant
Company financial statements
Recent accounts showing business viability
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Work legally in Latvia
- Can include family dependents
- Can transition to other visa types
- Low application fee (EUR 50)
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer initially
- Complex application process
- Processing time up to 60 days
- Work permit must be approved first
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain job offer from Latvian employer
Employer applies for work permit
Latvian employer registers with Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs and applies for work permit approval
Receive work permit approval
PMLP approves employer sponsorship
Apply for visa
Submit visa application at Latvian embassy or consulate with work permit approval
Biometric data collection
Provide fingerprints at visa appointment
Receive visa
Visa issued in passport, typically 15-60 days
Arrive and register
Enter Latvia and register residence permit with local authorities
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
Long-Stay Visa Application
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