Latvia Post-study work - PR & settlement
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Will my professional experience or work during studies affect my chances of getting a post-study work permit or PR in the destination country in Sweden/Latvia?
→After completing masters and working for four to five years on a work visa, can one become eligible for permanent residence in Germany/Latvia?
→Yes, both countries make you eligible for PR after 4 to 5 years. Germany fast tracks graduates of German universities to permanent settlement in just 2 years of qualified work, while Latvia requires a full 5 years of continuous residence, counting student time at only 50 percent toward that total.