Latvia is a destination of choice for many international workers and companies. If you are planning a Latvian expansion, building a team of talented workers will be key in ensuring a smooth transition. とはいえ、従業員の採用はプロセスの1つのステップにすぎません。 You’ll also need to ensure that every international employee has the visas and permits they need to live and work in Latvia legally.
Types of work visas in Latvia
All international workers will need 1 of the following visas based on their intended length and purpose of stay:
- Type A, or airport transit visa: This visa is issued to nationals from other countries who need to pass through the airport transit zone in Latvia as they travel to another destination.
- シェンゲン・タイプC、または短期ビザ： このビザは統一ビザとも呼ばれます。 It allows an international worker to stay within the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days in a 180-day period. This visa is typically issued for a maximum period of 5 years.
- Type D, or long-stay visa: A long-stay visa is granted to non-nationals who are entering Latvia and need to stay for more than 90 days within a period of 6 months. This visa allows the holder to travel throughout other countries in the Schengen Area during this time but for a maximum of 90 days in a 180-day period.
All 3 of these visas are available as single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry within the time the visa is valid. A long-stay visa is necessary for any international employees who plan to obtain a residence permit and work in Latvia.
Requirements to obtain Latvia work visas
To live and work in Latvia, nationals from other countries, with the exception of EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals, will need to obtain a visa (for entering), a residence permit, and the right to employment.
The required documents to support a type D visa on the basis of the residence and work permit vary depending on the applicant’s country of residence. 詳細は 、市民権移住局 （OCMA）からオンラインで入手できます。
Some of the documents to support a Type D visa application may include:
- A passport that has at least 2 blank pages and at least 3 months of validity beyond the visa’s expiration date.
- A completed visa application form.
- 1 passport photo, which should be in color.
- A letter of invitation from the employer in Latvia approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) or, depending on the duration of employment, a sponsorship request from the employer in Latvia approved by OCMA.
- Proof of travel medical insurance.
- A copy of the applicant’s flight information for the trip to Latvia.
- Proof of payment for the visa fee.
Some of the requirements for a Latvian residence and work permit may include:
- A passport.
- Proof of accommodation in Latvia.
- Documents supporting the employee’s job qualifications, such as a diploma and CV.
- A copy of the applicant’s residence permit, if available.
- A letter from the employer.
申請プロセス
While a long-stay visa is required for international employees, this visa alone does not allow the holder to stay for a longer duration. A residence permit is necessary and should be obtained before applying for a visa.
居住許可は、内務省の一部門であるOCMAによって発行されます。 応募するには、申請書に記入し、印刷して署名する必要があります。 彼らは、記入済みのフォームと必要な関係書類をラトビア大使館または自国の外交使節団に提出する必要があります。これらはすべて公証され合法化される必要があります。 応募者も面接を受ける必要があるため、アポイントメントが必要です。 応募者は30日以内に決定を受ける必要があります。
OCMAの職員が居住許可を承認した後、申請者は長期滞在ビザの申請という次のステップに進むことができます。 この申請書はラトビア大使館でも提出する必要があります。 Visa processing typically takes about 5 business days. 承認後、申請者はビザを取得するために大使館に戻る必要があります。
Before they can begin working, international employees will also need a Latvian work permit. この許可を取得するには、従業員はラトビアに拠点を置く会社での雇用証明を示す必要があります。 Typically, the work permit is often processed concurrently with the residence permit. 労働許可証はOCMAが発行します。 就労許可の処理には1か月かかる場合があるため、ラトビアに渡航する前に現地の大使館に申請することをお勧めします。
適切なビザを取得した後、従業員はラトビアに渡航することができます。 Upon arrival, they should visit OCMA to pick up their residence and work permit card.
その他の重要な考慮事項
Latvia is a member of the European Union (EU), which means citizens of other EU member states, as well as EEA and Switzerland, are exempt from the requirement to obtain a visa or residence permit. However, anyone planning to stay in Latvia for more than 90 days will need to register with OCMA.
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