Latvia highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Application fee (skilled) | 160 EUR | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 4 months | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Qualification required | university degree (5 years) | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Latvia | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |