Latvia (Europe)

The Latvia digital nomad visa will allow remote workers to live in the country for one year with the ability to renew for another year.

The Latvia digital nomad visa does not allow applicants to bring family members, so it’s great for those adventurous solo travellers looking for a new place to settle.

While there are no set nationality restrictions, there is a requirement that your employer or self-employed business must be established in a country part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Latvia Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the visa expires and two free pages

• Proof of Remote Work – You must work remotely as an employee or as a self-employed individual

• OECD Employment – Your employing company or self-employed business must be a member of the OECD (see a list of countries below)

• Earn at least €3,843 per month – You must meet the minimum income requirement

• International Health Insurance – You must have health insurance coverage of at least €42,600 per year during the term of your visa

• Accommodations in Latvia – You must secure accommodations in Latvia where you will reside

• To meet the OECD employment requirement, your employer or self-employed business must be registered in one of the following countries:

Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

• Processing Time – 4 weeks

• Visa Fee – 60 euro

• Visa Duration – 12 months + 12 months

• Tax – Yes

• Permanent Residency – yes 5 years

• Family -No

How to Apply for the Latvia Digital Nomad Visa

You may apply for the Latvia digital nomad visa online or through the nearest embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport

• Two Schengen Visa Photos – not older than six months

• Proof of Remote Work – employment contract or business establishment

• Proof of OECD Business Establishment

• Proof of Income – Payslips, invoices, and bank statements

• International Health Insurance Policy

• Proof of Accommodations – reservation, lease, deed, etc.

• You may submit these documents either in English or Latvian.

Step 2: Complete Visa Application

There are two ways to submit your Latvia digital nomad visa application: online and in-person.

While most Latvian embassies and consulates accept the online application, you may need to attend a visa interview at an embassy nearest to your country of residence.

You can find the Latvia digital nomad visa online application here.

There is a visa fee of €60 that you must pay. If you wish for an expedited process, the fee is €120 if you have three days left on your tourist visa in Latvia.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

It can take a few weeks to a couple of months to process your Latvia digital nomad visa application. It depends on the volume of requests at the time.