MIG/MAG welder (135/136)
Licences / certificates: EN ISO 9606-1 certificate (can be arranged pre-departure)
How we test: Test coupon in required positions (PB/PF/PC), visual inspection
Hire Welders in Latvia — Certified MIG/MAG & TIG
Latvian metal fabricators and shipyards recruit EN ISO 9606-certified welders through ManBe. Every welder is coupon-tested in the required positions before shortlisting, certification can be completed pre-departure, and the OCMA route runs in 8–12 weeks without a quota.
Talk to Sales8–12 weeks
Typical lead time
10 working days (NVA)
Vacancy registration
OCMA / PMLP
Authority
Rīga
ManBe office
Welders & Metalworkers we recruit for Latvia
TIG welder (141) stainless / aluminium
Licences / certificates: EN ISO 9606-1 / -2
How we test: Test coupon, root and cap inspection
Shipyard welder / hull fitter
Licences / certificates: EN ISO 9606, shipyard safety
How we test: Overhead and vertical positions, fitting to drawing
Steel fabricator / fitter
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Drawing reading, assembly, tack welding
Permit route for welding 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.
Welders & Metalworkers in Latvia — FAQ
- Yes, at accredited centres in the source country.
- Certificates issued by an accredited body (TÜV, Bureau Veritas, DNV and similar) are generally accepted; employer-specific requalification on arrival is common for critical work. We use accredited test centres.
- Yes — shipbuilding in Klaipėda, Gdańsk and Gdynia is a regular destination, usually on sub-renting contracts with the yard's subcontractors.
- 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 welding in: Lithuania, Poland, Germany · Other sectors in Latvia: Truck drivers, Construction, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Skilled professionals
NEED WELDERS & METALWORKERS 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