C+E long-haul driver (international)
Licences / certificates: C+E licence, Driver CPC / Code 95, digital tachograph card, ADR optional
How we test: Practical drive on an articulated unit, reversing and coupling, basic English, route-planning quiz
Hire Truck Drivers in Latvia — C+E Drivers from India & Asia
Latvian transport companies in Rīga and along the Via Baltica hire non-EU C+E drivers through a straightforward route: a 10-working-day vacancy registration with the State Employment Agency, an OCMA sponsorship, and a residence permit with employment rights. There is no annual quota, which makes Latvia a reliable alternative when Lithuania's quota is exhausted. ManBe's Rīga office handles licence exchange, Code 95 and the tachograph card after arrival.
Talk to Sales8–12 weeks
Typical lead time
10 working days (NVA)
Vacancy registration
OCMA / PMLP
Authority
Rīga
ManBe office
Truck & Trailer Drivers we recruit for Latvia
C regional / distribution driver
Licences / certificates: C licence, Code 95
How we test: Practical drive, load securing, delivery paperwork
Tanker / ADR driver
Licences / certificates: C+E, ADR certificate
How we test: ADR knowledge check, practical drive
Permit route for truck drivers in Latvia
Residence permit with the right to employment, issued by OCMA (PMLP) after a 10-working-day vacancy registration with the State Employment Agency. Full Latvia guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit with right to employment | Non-EU workers on contracts longer than 90 days | Standard OCMA processing about 30 days; faster paid tracks exist | Salary must be at least the Latvian average gross monthly wage of the previous year (published by the Central Statistical Bureau). |
| Long-stay (D) visa with work rights | Short-term or seasonal assignments up to 90 days in a 180-day period | 2–3 weeks at the consulate after OCMA approves the invitation | The employer files an invitation with OCMA; the worker registers with the State Revenue Service on arrival. |
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Truck & Trailer Drivers in Latvia — FAQ
- Slightly slower on paper (10-day vacancy plus ~30-day OCMA processing) but without a quota, so timing is predictable all year.
- At least the previous year's national average gross wage for residence-permit holders.
- Not for professional work. The licence must be exchanged for an EU licence (or a new one obtained) and the driver needs a Driver CPC / Code 95 qualification. Lithuania and Poland run established exchange routes for licences from several Asian countries; Germany requires a German licence and CPC within a fixed qualification window. We plan this before the candidate travels.
- Typically 2–4 months from order form to first shift: 2–6 weeks for sourcing and assessment, then the destination country's permit timeline, then 1–3 weeks of onboarding, licence exchange and CPC on arrival.
- Yes, but a light one: the vacancy must be registered with the State Employment Agency for at least 10 working days before a third-country national can be hired for it.
- For a residence permit with employment rights, at least the national average gross monthly wage of the previous year as published by the Central Statistical Bureau. Some categories have higher thresholds.
Also hiring truck drivers in: Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Netherlands · Other sectors in Latvia: Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Warehousing, Skilled professionals
NEED TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVERS IN LATVIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Latvia timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end