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. 話雖如此，招聘員工只是流程的其中一個步驟。 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.
- 申根類型 C 或短期簽證： 此簽證也稱為統一簽證。 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. 詳細資訊可向公民與移民事務 辦公室 （OCMA） 線上查詢。
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.
申請流程
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.
居留證由內政部的一個部門 OCMA 簽發。 若要申請，員工應填寫申請表、列印並簽名。 他們應該將填妥的表格連同必要的證明文件一起提交給拉脫維亞大使館或該國外交使團，且所有文件都必須經過公證和合法化。 必須預約，因為申請人也需要接受面試。 申請人應在 30 天內收到決定。
在 OCMA 官員批准居留許可後，申請人可以繼續進行下一步：申請長期簽證。 本申請案也應在拉脫維亞大使館提交。 Visa processing typically takes about 5 business days. 經核准後，申請人應返回大使館領取簽證。
Before they can begin working, international employees will also need a Latvian work permit. 若要取得此許可證，員工必須出示在拉脫維亞公司任職的證明。 Typically, the work permit is often processed concurrently with the residence permit. 工作許可證由 OCMA 簽發。 處理工作許可證可能需要一個月的時間，因此建議員工在前往拉脫維亞之前，先到當地大使館申請。
取得適當簽證後，員工可前往拉脫維亞。 Upon arrival, they should visit OCMA to pick up their residence and work permit card.
其他重要考量
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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