Latvia digital nomad visa
Latvia offers an affordable EU base with a digital, fast-internet capital in Riga, Baltic coastline, and easy Schengen travel. Its digital nomad visa is open only to people working for — or self-employed in — OECD-country companies, with a high income bar of about €4,213/month. For OECD-tied remote workers wanting an EU foothold for up to two years, it's a clean option.
Digital Nomad Visa at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Income requirement: ~$4550/month
- Length of stay: up to 24 months
- Processing time: 10–15 business days
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Monthly income of at least €4,213 (about 2.5× Latvia's average salary)
- Employment by, or self-employment registered in, an OECD member country — the defining condition of this visa
- Be a third-country national (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)
- At least six months of consistent remote-work history
- Health insurance valid in Latvia and the Schengen area (minimum €42,600 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation in Latvia
How to apply
- Confirm you work for (or are self-employed in) an OECD country and meet the €4,213/month income bar
- Gather documents: passport, six months of income proof, OECD employer/registration proof, insurance, accommodation
- File the long-stay visa application at a Latvian mission abroad (often via VFS Global) or the PMLP e-form
- A decision is normally made within 10–15 business days (up to 60 if more information is needed)
- Receive the one-year visa, extendable for a second year (two years total)
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
First nomad visa? Our digital nomad visa guide explains how qualifying, applying, and taxes work across every country.
Frequently asked questions
Latvia's nomad visa is only open to people employed by, or self-employed and registered in, an OECD member country. You'll prove this via your employer's registration or an OECD tax authority confirmation — it's the key eligibility filter.
About €4,213/month, roughly 2.5 times Latvia's average gross salary — one of the higher European thresholds. It must be shown over the prior six months.
One year, renewable for a second, for two years total. After that you must spend at least six months outside Latvia before reapplying.
No. The visa doesn't grant the right to local employment — your income must come from your OECD-based employer or clients.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.