Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia

Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia Description

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.

Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia Requirements

Fully completed and signed visa application form
Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Latvia.
A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Latvia.
A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Latvia.
Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:

Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Latvia. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.

Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Validity: 1 year
Processing Time: 10 -15 days
Cost: Not available

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Latvia currently does not maintain a personal embassy in Nigeria, but the Swedish embassy in Abuja represents Slovakia and Latvia.

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Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia

Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia Description

Work Visa from Nigeria to Latvia Requirements

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