🇱🇻 Latvia · Employer-sponsored work
Long-Term Employment Sponsorship (Third-Country National) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,630 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Language level | A2 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €45 |
Documents
- Employer vacancy registration in State Employment Agency
- Approved sponsorship request to OCMA
- Employment contract or draft
- Worker education documents
- Visa + residence permit application at LV diplomatic/consular mission abroad
- State Revenue Service registration
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/employment-foreigners.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,630.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Long-term employment of third-country nationals: 'The employer shall register a vacancy in the State Employment Agency...'; 'the employer shall submit a sponsorship request to OCMA together with the employment contract or its draft...'; 'An approved sponsorship serves as a basis for granting a visa (for entering), residence permit and the right to employment.'”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.