Latvia digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only third-country nationals whose employer or own business is registered in an OECD member state.

• Employer or own business registered in an OECD member state
• Employees: at least 6 months with the same employer and pay at or above the threshold
• Self-employed: income at or above the threshold over the last 6 months
• Health insurance valid in Latvia and Schengen with at least €42,600 cover

Income requirement

You need to show at least €4,213 per month (about US$4,713 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). 2.5 times the previous year's average gross monthly salary in Latvia, using the latest Central Statistical Bureau figure; no family add-on is published.

Documents you need

• Valid passport (copy sent by post) and online visa questionnaire
• Recent photo
• Health insurance policy
• Proof of where you will live in Latvia
• Employment certificate from an OECD tax or social insurance authority and employer statement, or tax document certifying self-employment income
• Proof of state fee payment

How to apply, step by step

1. Complete the electronic visa questionnaire
2. Pay the state fee
3. Send the documents to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs or apply at a Latvian mission
4. Collect the visa once approved

Cost and processing time

The fee is €90 state fee (€180 if filed less than 3 working days before your current stay ends). Processing takes not stated on the official page. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Tax residency in Latvia usually starts after 183 days in a 12-month period; check with the State Revenue Service or an adviser.

Good to know

• The visa does not give the right to work for Latvian employers
• The threshold was updated on 11 February 2026; older pages show €3,192.50

Visiting first?

93 passports can enter Latvia visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Latvia visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) – Long-stay visa for remote work

Not yet confirmed on an official source: renewal, processing time. Check these with the consulate before you apply.