EU member state Latvia accepts seasonal labourers from outside the EU. For non-European nationals who wish to work in construction, tourism, or agriculture, there is a Latvian Seasonal Work Permit. I’ll go into great detail regarding how to apply for a Latvian seasonal work visa as well as the possible pay scale for seasonal employees in Latvia. See our post on the many kinds of work permits in Latvia if you’re looking for something different.
Basic English is adequate for seasonal employment; no particular certification or degree is needed, nor is fluency in Latvian. The type D visa, sometimes called the Latvian Seasonal Work Visa, is a sort of temporary residency permit that enables you to work in Latvia for a maximum of six months out of a year. In order to engage a foreign worker, your employer will apply for the work permit on your behalf and receive approval from the OCMA. After that, you can visit the Latvian Embassy to apply for a visa. Below is a comprehensive application process for the Latvia Seasonal Work Visa.
Latvian Seasonal Workers’ Salary:
As per the webpage of the European Commission:
- €933 for labour in hunting, cattle rearing, fruit cultivation, and other associated service industries
- €994 for work in fishing, and €1,232 for forestry and timber logging
Sectors for a Seasonal Worker:
- Agriculture: Applicants must be under the age of 40
- Forestry
- Tourism
- Hotel Business: Applicants must be in good physical shape
Visa Charge:
The application price for a seasonally employed visa in Latvia is sixty euros.
Visa duration:
The duration of the visa is six months.
Requirements for a Visa:
- Obtain employment in Latvia.
- The State Employment Agency must receive a registration for the job from your employer.
- If your employer wants to hire a foreign worker, they must apply to the OCMA.
- Your company will apply to the Migration and Citizenship Department on your behalf for a work visa.
How to Apply for a Seasonal Work Visa in Latvia:
You can apply for a visa at the Latvian embassy or consulate in your native country once your work permit has been approved. Here is a list of embassies in Latvia.
You can apply for a Latvian work visa at the diplomatic or consular mission of another Schengen Member State if there isn’t a Latvian embassy in your nation.
Find out which nations do not require a visa in order to enter Latvia. These nations’ citizens are not required to have a visa in order to enter Latvia.
