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Latvia Seasonal Worker Visa

10 facts quoted from the official source

For temporary employment in an eligible seasonal activity based on an approved employer invitation.

Salary required
€933/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Approved Employer Invitation RequiredThe Latvian employer must obtain approval of an invitation.
  • Contract Or Offer RequiredA seasonal employment contract or binding offer is required.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must meet the applicable subsistence requirement.
  • Seasonal Activity RequiredThe work must fall within the eligible seasonal activities.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceHealth-insurance coverage is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Counts Toward Long Term ResidenceSeasonal residence does not count toward long-term resident status.
  • Eligibility summaryThe employer obtains an approved invitation and the applicant provides employment, insurance and subsistence evidence.
  • Official source basisThe employer obtains an approved invitation and the applicant provides employment, insurance and subsistence evidence.
  • Report summaryThe employer obtains an approved invitation and the applicant provides employment, insurance and subsistence evidence.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • DurationSeasonal work may not exceed six months in a twelve-month period.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Latvia?
The official source states: For temporary employment in an eligible seasonal activity based on an approved employer invitation.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must meet the applicable subsistence requirement. The lowest published threshold is €933/mo (salary).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health-insurance coverage is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official home-affairs.ec.europa.eu page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official source of the governing body home-affairs.ec.europa.euLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Latvia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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