One of the most challenging but common situations: someone is a skilled professional with years of experience , but no formal diploma recognized in the EU. This often applies to tradespeople, IT experts, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.
Latvian law allows you to:
- Apply for recognition of professional experience instead of a diploma;
- Prove your qualifications through employer letters, portfolios, contracts, and references.
⭐ In one of our real cases, a programmer from India received a residence permit without a university degree by submitting:
- 6 years of experience confirmed by contracts;
- Tax history;
- A letter from a European employer detailing his skillset.
Yes, the process is harder. But it’s possible.
If you don’t have a diploma but have experience , we’ll assess what documents are needed and what pathways are realistic for your situation
If you don’t have a diploma but have experience , we’ll assess what documents are needed and what pathways are realistic for your situation