Latvia visa rules for Thai citizens
Latvia is a Schengen member: short visits use a Schengen visa, while long stays fall under the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP), with employers registering the vacancy before work permits.
Documents and translations
Invitations for Latvian visas often must be approved by the host through PMLP in advance; Thai documents must be translated into Latvian or English as specified.
Applying from Thailand
Check the Latvian foreign ministry website for which embassy or representing state handles applications from Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Must a Latvian invitation be approved?
Often yes; the host has the invitation approved by PMLP before the visa application.
How does work in Latvia start?
The employer registers the vacancy, then the work visa or residence permit is applied for.
Do Latvian applications need translations?
Usually yes, into Latvian. Check OCMA instructions.
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Reviewed by the translation team at Thai Law & Accounting Services · Last reviewed 4 Oct 2026 · General information, not legal or immigration advice for your specific case