Latvia digital nomad visa
Long-stay Visa for Remote Work (Type D) (Ilgtermina vize attalinatam darbam) · Europe
Latvia offers the Long-stay Visa for Remote Work (Type D) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is EUR 4,213 gross/month (~USD 4,560), the visa is valid for 1 year (renewable for a second year (2 years total)), and the government fee is N/A. PMLP references a state fee; amount not confirmed (third-party guides cite ~EUR 60-100).. Standard Latvian residency rules; no nomad-specific regime confirmed. Family/dependent rules are not clearly published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (pmlp.gov.lv). Data as of June 2026.
Latvia nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 4,213 gross/month (~USD 4,560) |
| Visa duration | 1 year |
| Renewable | Renewable for a second year (2 years total) |
| Government fee | N/A. PMLP references a state fee; amount not confirmed (third-party guides cite ~EUR 60-100). |
| Tax for nomads | Standard Latvian residency rules; no nomad-specific regime confirmed |
| Processing time | 10-15 business days |
| Family / dependents | N/A. Family/dependent rules not stated on the PMLP page. |
Source: Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (pmlp.gov.lv). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
EUR 4,213 gross/month (~USD 4,560). 2.5x the prior year's national average gross wage (PMLP, updated 11 Feb 2026); recalculated annually.
Requirements & eligibility
Third-country national; employed by an employer registered in an OECD member state, or self-employed registered in an OECD country; remote work; health insurance valid in Latvia + Schengen (min liability EUR 42,600). No local employment.
Tax for digital nomads in Latvia
Standard Latvian residency rules; no nomad-specific regime confirmed.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Latvia depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Latvia's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
N/A. Family/dependent rules not stated on the PMLP page.
Processing time
10-15 business days.
Data quality for Latvia
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Latvia source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Latvia digital nomad visa?
The Latvia Long-stay Visa for Remote Work (Type D) requires EUR 4,213 gross/month (~USD 4,560). 2.5x the prior year's national average gross wage (PMLP, updated 11 Feb 2026); recalculated annually. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Latvia digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 1 year. Renewable for a second year (2 years total).
How much does the Latvia digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is N/A. PMLP references a state fee; amount not confirmed (third-party guides cite ~EUR 60-100).. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Latvia?
Standard Latvian residency rules; no nomad-specific regime confirmed. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Latvia's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Latvia nomad visa?
N/A. Family/dependent rules not stated on the PMLP page.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20