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EU Blue Card in Latvia

One documented route of this kind in Latvia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Employment)

Residence permit for highly qualified third-country professionals with a university degree (or 5+ years experience) and a work contract meeting the salary threshold.

Processing time
Maximum 10 working days standard; 5 working days expedited (plus 10-15 days card production)
Validity
Up to 5 years; or contract duration plus 3 months if contract is one year or shorter
Language requirement
Highly qualified specialists exempt from the 2026 Latvian language requirement
Permanent residence
Eligible for EU long-term resident / permanent residence after 5 years (Blue Card holders may aggregate periods across EU member states)
Citizenship
Naturalization generally after 5+ years of permanent residence (subject to criteria)

Requirements

  • University degree from a 3+ year program, OR 5+ years relevant professional experience
  • Signed work contract / binding offer of at least 1 year in a highly qualified position
  • Salary above threshold (EU portal: EUR 24,720/year; EUR 19,776 for shortage occupations — confirm with OCMA)
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of qualifications (diploma/transcripts or experience evidence), Apostilled
  • Sickness/health insurance
  • Criminal record certificate (unless from visa-free country)
  • Radiologist/X-ray report on arrival

Required Documents

  • Application form required
  • Photo required
  • Passport required
  • Signed contract/offer meeting salary threshold required
  • Proof of qualifications (diploma/transcripts or experience evidence) required
  • Proof of financial means required
  • Sickness insurance proof required
  • Criminal record certificate (unless visa-free country)
  • Radiologist/X-ray report (on arrival) required

Official fees

  • OCMA EU Blue Card review (10 working days) — PMLP authoritative 160 EUR
  • OCMA EU Blue Card review (5 working days, expedited) — PMLP authoritative 280 EUR
  • EU Immigration Portal figure (10 working days) — conflicts with PMLP 100 EUR
  • EU Immigration Portal figure (5 working days) — conflicts with PMLP 200 EUR

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Employer obtains invitation approval

    Employer obtains OCMA approval of the employment invitation; no labour market test applies in Latvia.

  2. 2

    Submit application abroad

    Applicant submits at a Latvian diplomatic mission abroad.

  3. 3

    OCMA review

    Mission forwards file to OCMA; examination max 10 working days standard, 5 working days expedited, plus 10-15 days for card production.

  4. 4

    Enter and finalize

    On arrival, submit X-ray report and insurance, declare residence, and collect the Blue Card / ID card.

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