Work visa
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24 Jun 2019
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Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia
- If you’re planning on taking a job in Latvia, you need to get a work permit first.
- As many other fast-growing economies, Latvia boasts diverse top sectors, with many work opportunities for expats falling in the category of international industries related to exports.
- If foreign nationals wish to reside in Latvia for more than 90 days within a 6-month period, they must obtain a visa or residence permit.
- The applicant must provide the original employment contract in his/her application.
- The employment contract must be from a Latvian registered business.
- The employment contract my have a ‘residential permit’ included.
- If you are an entrepreneur wishing to open a business in Latvia or are a businessman/woman intending to manage a Latvian business you are legally required to obtain a Latvia Residence Permit.
- Holding a residence permit gives an applicant the right to reside and seek employment in Latvia.
- A medical certificate stating good health of applicant will also be submitted.
- Applicants are also required to submit relevant marriage and birth certificates of spouse and dependants traveling with them.
- A work permit is not necessary if the traveler is coming to Latvia on the basis of an invitation from an educational or scientific institution, or if he/she is an individual scientist coming to Latvia in relation to scientific research or participation in the implementation of an educational programme and the intended length of stay in the Republic of Latvia does not exceed 14 days.
- A residence permit will allow a foreign national to stay in Latvia temporarily or permanently for periods exceeding 90 days in a six-month period.
