How AJAR Supports You
AJAR Recruitment Services provides end-to-end backend recruitment and work-permit support for candidates heading to Latvia.
Available Jobs in Latvia
Welding and steel-structure installation roles with accommodation and transport included
Working Hours
55–58 hrs / week
Salary
From €9 / hour
Benefits
Free accommodation · Transport · Uniform · Safety gear
TIG Welder
MIG Welder
MAG Welder
Installer of Pipelines & Steel Structures
Latvia Work Permit & Employment Process
Work Permit Processing
The employer and/or authorised representatives handle the relevant employment and work-permit procedures with the appropriate Latvian authorities.
Processing times are estimates only and may change depending on the authorities, employer and individual application.
Visa / Residence Process
After the relevant employment/work authorization is approved, the applicant follows the applicable Latvian visa or residence-permit procedure.
- • Appointment scheduling where required
- • Submission of required documents
- • Biometric / document verification where applicable
- • Visa / residence processing
- • Final decision by the relevant authorities
Approval depends on:
- • Complete and correct documentation
- • Employer confirmation
- • Applicant eligibility
- • Verification procedures
- • Government processing times
Work-permit approval and visa approval are not guaranteed.
What Documents Are Required for Latvia Work Permit?
- 1Updated CV
- 2Education and experience certificates
- 3Short skill video showing welding or installation work
- 4Passport copy — relevant identification page
- 5Full residential address
- 6Work certificate showing job title and employment duration
- 7Education level information
- 8Police clearance / criminal record certificate where required
- 9Police clearance with required legalisation/apostille and translation where applicable
- 10Diploma certificate with required legalisation/apostille and translation where applicable
Before submitting a work-permit application, the required documents must be verified. Additional documents may be requested depending on the applicant, employer, job position and Latvian authorities.
From Offer to Approval — Latvia Work Permit Steps
A clear 7-step pathway from job matching to arrival
Step 1 — Job Matching & Agreement
Match the applicant with a suitable available position and complete the required recruitment documentation.
Step 2 — Document Collection & Verification
Collect and verify passport, CV, qualifications, work certificates, skill evidence and other required documents.
Step 3 — Work Permit Processing
The employer and/or authorised representatives submit the relevant employment/work-permit documentation to the Latvian authorities.
Step 4 — Work Permit Approval & Documentation
After approval, provide the applicant with the relevant documentation and instructions for the next stage.
Step 5 — Visa / Residence Process
Guide the applicant through the applicable visa or residence-permit appointment and document submission.
Step 6 — Visa Approval & Travel Preparation
After the relevant approval, provide relocation and travel-preparation guidance.
Step 7 — Arrival & Job Start
Provide appropriate arrival/onboarding guidance, including accommodation, transportation and other applicable employment-support information.
Important
Submission of an application does not guarantee employment, work-permit approval or visa/residence approval. Final decisions are made by the employer and the relevant Latvian authorities. Processing times may vary.
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