Latvia Digital Nomad Visa
Latvia's remote-work visa lets non-EU nationals working for an OECD-registered employer or business, earning about €4,213/month gross, live in Latvia for up to two years, with an optional flat 15% tax.
The income bar is 2.5× Latvia's average salary (re-set each year), and the catch is the OECD rule: your employer or business must be registered in an OECD member country. It's a long-stay visa rather than a residence permit, valid one year and extendable to two, and tax residents can elect a flat 15% rate. [Source: Latvia Office of Citizenship & Migration Affairs (PMLP) ↗]
Updated: The income floor rose to €4,213/month for 2026 (2.5× the average salary); a flat-15% tax option for resident holders has applied since 2023.
Key requirements
- Income ≥€4,213/month gross (2.5× the average salary, rises yearly)
- Employer or your own business registered in an OECD country, with 6 months' prior income
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss only; you can't work for Latvian employers
- Health insurance with ≥€42,600 cover, valid in Latvia and the Schengen area
Before you apply
Latvia requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Latvia digital nomad visa?
You need about €4,213/month gross (2.5× the average salary), shown from income earned outside Latvia.
Who can apply for the Latvia nomad visa?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss, working for an employer or own business registered in an OECD country. It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Latvia. It does not cover family reunification.
How long is the Latvia nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 12 months, renewable up to 2 years total. Processing typically takes ~15 days (up to 60 if checks are needed).
Do you pay tax in Latvia as a digital nomad?
Under 183 days you generally owe no Latvian tax on foreign income; tax residents can instead elect a flat 15% personal income tax.
Do you need health insurance for the Latvia nomad visa?
Yes. Latvia requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Latvia Office of Citizenship & Migration Affairs (PMLP) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.