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Long-stay visas (Type D)

Latvian Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa)

A long-stay (D) visa letting remote workers and freelancers employed by OECD-country businesses live in Latvia while continuing to work abroad.

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The income threshold (~€4,213/month) and insurance minimum (~€42,600) come from published summaries of PMLP guidance, not a fetched official page; both are recalculated periodically — verify current figures with PMLP.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Latvia government website before you apply.
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Issued by
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA / PMLP)
Type
Long-stay (Type D) visa
Duration
Up to 1 year, renewable once (2 years total)
Employer/business location
Must be registered in an OECD member state
Income threshold
About €4,213/month (set at 2.5x the Latvian average gross wage)
Recalculated from Central Statistical Bureau data; confirm the current figure with PMLP.

Who it's for

Remote employees and freelancers/self-employed people whose employer or business is registered in an OECD country and who can work from anywhere, wanting to base themselves in Latvia.

Requirements

  • Employment with, or ownership of, a business registered in an OECD member state
  • An employment relationship of at least six months' standing
  • Monthly income at or above the threshold (about €4,213)
  • Bank statements (typically 3–6 months) evidencing the income
  • Valid health insurance covering the whole stay
  • Police clearance certificate from your home country
  • Valid travel document

What you can do

  • Live in Latvia for up to one year, renewable to two years, while working remotely
  • Continue working for your OECD-based employer or your own OECD-registered business
  • Travel within the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period

How to apply

Assemble proof of your OECD-based employment/business, income and insurance, then apply for the long-stay visa through the relevant Latvian representation or OCMA. The route is governed by PMLP's remote-work visa guidance.

Note you may not take up work for a Latvian employer on this visa — it is for remote work for the foreign business only.

Documents

  • Completed visa application
  • Valid passport
  • Employment contract or freelance agreements with the OECD-based business
  • Proof the company/business is registered in an OECD country
  • 3–6 months of bank statements showing income above the threshold
  • Health insurance certificate valid for the stay
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Proof of state fee payment

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The visa is only for remote work for an employer or your own business registered in an OECD country; Latvian employment is not permitted.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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