Latvia Long-term Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa)
Riga's art-nouveau streets & Baltic coast as your base for a year of remote work.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
One-year Latvian long-term visa for third-country nationals employed by (or self-employed in) an OECD member state who work remotely from Latvia.
Dream spread
Riga's art-nouveau streets & Baltic coast as your base for a year of remote work.
Relocation reality check
Employer must be in an OECD country & you must have worked for it 6+ months; income must be at least 2.5x Latvia's average gross monthly salary; no right to work for Latvian employers; €42,600 minimum health cover.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Remote work for employers or clients outside Latvia
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Latvia; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Check: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Third-country nationals employed 6+ months by an OECD-based employer, or self-employed in an OECD country, meeting the 2.5x average-wage income test & insurance requirement.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Remote work for employers or clients outside Latvia
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Latvia; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 1–12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Presence beyond 183 days may create Latvian tax residency; get advice.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“Recipients of the remote work visa do not have the right to employment in the Republic of Latvia.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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