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Long-Stay Visa for Voluntary Work (Type D)
VisasLatviaLong-Stay Visa for Voluntary Work (Type D)
LatviaLatvia•Europe
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Long-Stay Visa for Voluntary Work (Type D)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

15 days

Application Fee

90 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

This visa is for third-country nationals participating in specific volunteering programs (e.g., European Solidarity Corps) for stays exceeding 90 days.

This Type D visa is designed for third-country nationals engaging in recognized voluntary work programs within Latvia. It requires an invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs and is strictly tied to the duration of the volunteer program. Participants must meet specific age criteria and provide proof of financial and medical coverage.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18–30 years old

Participating in a program financed by the European Commission or an international organization

Invitation approved by the OCMA

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Visa application form

Recent photo

Travel medical insurance (min. €42,600 coverage)

Proof of accommodation

Proof of financial means

Invitation approved by the OCMA

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Facilitates cultural exchange
  • Structured program support

Worth Knowing

  • Strict age limits
  • Not renewable
  • Limited work rights
  • Age outside 18-30 range
  • Lack of approved invitation
  • Insufficient insurance coverage

Application Process

1

Secure invitation from program

2

Submit application to OCMA/MFA

3

Pay fee

4

Await processing

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