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EU Blue Card in Latvia

The EU Blue Card is a unique opportunity for highly qualified professionals from non-EU countries to live and work in Latvia and other European Union countries. This special type of residence permit opens doors to professional development in the European market.

Requirements for Obtaining an EU Blue Card in Latvia

1. Qualifications

  • Higher education (minimum 3-year study program), or
  • 5+ years of professional experience

2. Salary Level

  • For positions with labor shortage in Latvia: minimum €1,265 after taxes + €1,015 taxes per month (gross €1,844)
  • For other positions: minimum €1,582 after taxes + €1,268 taxes per month (gross €2,306)

Benefits of the EU Blue Card

For the Applicant

  • Expedited document processing
  • Simplified residence permit procedure
  • Right to family reunification
  • Social and legal guarantees
  • Right to unemployment benefits
  • Access to state health insurance
  • Possibility to reside in any EU country
  • Simplified visa procedures for the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan
  • Opportunity to obtain permanent residence after 5 years and citizenship after 10 years

For Family Members

  • Right to employment and commercial activities in the EU
  • Access to European education and healthcare systems

Validity Period

The EU Blue Card is initially issued for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Application Process

  • Submit documents to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia or at Latvian consulates abroad
  • Processing time: 10 working days (standard) or 5 working days (expedited procedure)
  • For citizens of Russia and Belarus, additional verification up to 4 months

Required Documents

For EU Blue Card Application

  • Completed residence permit application form and photo
  • Valid passport
  • Signed employment contract
  • Proof of residence in Latvia
  • Apostilled criminal record certificate (valid for 6 months) for all persons over 14 years
  • Education diploma with apostille or work experience certificate and tax authority statement with apostille

For Family Reunification

  • Marriage certificate (with apostille)
  • Children's birth certificates (with apostille)
  • Notarized consent for minor child's residence in Latvia (for children from previous marriages)
  • Bank statement proving sufficient funds (minimum €8,400 per adult and €2,520 per child, valid for 3 months)

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