Work Permit in Latvia Estonia Lithuania

WORK PERMIT IN LATVIA

To legally work in Latvia, members of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) do not require a work visa or work permit. Non-EEA nationals, however, require both – which are both granted on the application of a Long-Stay Visa.

A Long-Stay Visa D authorizes a person to enter Latvia for a maximum period of a year, but the need for a work permit and/or residence permit depends on the type of national visa, which varies according to the job and qualifications of the foreign national. Non-EEA nationals (in both cases) must also apply for social insurance and a tax number. Long-Stay Visas, or Work Visas, are normally authorized for a year, but they can be renewed.

Non-EU and non-EEA nationals may also apply for an EU Blue Card – this works both as a work and residence permit for highly-qualified non-EU workers who wish to work and live in the EU. To meet the qualifications, you will need:

Proof of your higher education qualification (university degree, transcripts, etc.), or in some case, proof of at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
An employment contract of at least a year (does not apply for self-employed work or entrepreneurs).
A higher-than-average salary compared to the average salary of Latvia (except when the lower salary threshold applies).
Long-Stay Visa application.
The necessary travel documents – passport, health insurance, travel itinerary, etc.
Proof you meet all legal requirements to practice your profession, where this is regulated.

WORK PERMIT IN ESTONIA

After entering the Schengen Agreement, Estonia became extremely attractive for immigrant workers from Ukraine and other countries. In order to work here legally, foreign nationals need to obtain a work permit, which is a part of professional scope of the entire team of specialists at our agencies for employment in Europe. Estonian «D» type work visa, valid for 365 days from the date of receipt, enables to travel within all EU countries without any restrictions, enter and leave the Schengen area over and over again staying in its territory in total for no more than 90 days within 180 days’ period.

Work visa to Estonia for the different countries

WORK PERMIT IN LITHUANIA

In recent years, more and more job-seekers are coming to Lithuania. For EU citizens, the process of employment in Lithuania is fairly simple. Those arriving from non-EU countries must go through certain procedures, where most important ones are to first find an employer and get a work permit or a decision on compliance with labour market needs. After that, a foreigner can apply for a work visa or a residence permit.

Types of Work Visas in Lithuania

Like any other country, Lithuania has a unique set of laws regarding immigration and foreign nationals who wish to work in the country. It’s part of the European Union (EU), which means citizens of other EU member states do not need a work permit or visa. For citizens outside of the EU, there are several visa options.

Individuals who plan to work in Lithuania will generally need to obtain two separate documents: a work permit and a visa to enter and stay in Lithuania. The visa required for foreign employees is referred to as a national visa (D).

Requirements to Obtain Lithuania Work Visas

It is the employer’s responsibility to apply for a work permit on behalf of the foreign employee. The employee should provide the employer with the necessary documents, which include: