Latvia•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Digital Nomad / Remote Work
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-60 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Remote work visa for digital nomads and remote professionals working for foreign employers. Requires proof of remote employment and minimum monthly income. Valid for 1 year, renewable. Came into effect June 2022.
Latvia's Digital Nomad Visa (Type D) was introduced on June 29, 2022, making Latvia one of the first EU countries to offer a formal remote work visa. The visa is designed for remote professionals working for foreign employers or running their own foreign businesses.
It requires proof of stable remote income from an OECD-country employer and provides access to Latvia's fast internet infrastructure (average 120.4 Mbps download speed).
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
50,556 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, CH, IS, LI, NO
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original with sufficient validity
Passport photos
2-4 biometric photos
Employment contract
From OECD-based employer or own business registration
Proof of income
Documentation showing minimum EUR 4,213/month from tax or social insurance authority
Employment history
Proof of at least 6 months employment with current employer
Travel health insurance
Minimum EUR 42,600/year coverage
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or booking confirmation in Latvia
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Work for foreign employer legally
- Can include family dependents
- Can renew indefinitely
- Very fast internet infrastructure
- Affordable cost of living
- Low visa fee (EUR 50)
Considerations
- Cannot work for Latvian employers
- Minimum income requirement (EUR 4,213/month)
- Must have OECD employer/business
- Requires proof of 6+ months employment
- Health insurance costs (EUR 42,600/year)
- Processing time up to 60 days
Application Process
Verify employment
Confirm remote employment with OECD-based employer or own OECD-based business
Gather documents
Collect employment contract, income proof, insurance, accommodation
Complete application
Fill out long-stay visa application form
Submit application
Apply at Latvian embassy, consulate, or service provider
Biometric collection
Provide fingerprints and photos
Pay fee
EUR 50 visa application fee
Receive visa
Visa issued within 15-60 days
Application Forms
Long-Stay Remote Work Visa Application
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