Latvia
Republic of Latvia
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Restrictive/Conditional
Birthright
No
Ancestry
3 Generations
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
6.47%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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Latvia Digital Nomad Visa
Digital nomad
Remote workers can stay up to 2 years.
Official applicationDigital Nomad Visa (Latvia)
Digital nomad
If you work remotely for an employer or your own business in an OECD country, this long-stay visa lets you live in Latvia while you keep earning from abroad.
Startup Residence Permit (Latvia)
Entrepreneur
If you are a non-EU founder building an innovative product, Latvia's startup residence route lets you live there while you develop the business.
Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Latvia)
Family
If a close family member lives lawfully in Latvia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.
Investor Residence Permit / Golden Visa (Latvia)
Investor / investment
If you make a qualifying investment in Latvia - in a company, real estate, a bank deposit or government bonds - this route grants temporary residence.
Permanent Residence / EU Long-Term Resident Status (Latvia)
General residence
If you have lived in Latvia lawfully for five years, this is your settlement status - EU long-term resident rights and a step toward citizenship.
EU Blue Card (Latvia)
Skilled Migration
If you are a highly qualified professional with a Latvian job offer at the required salary, the EU Blue Card gives you residence with EU-wide mobility.
Temporary Residence for Study (Latvia)
Study
If you have been admitted to a Latvian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Latvia for the length of your studies.
Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Latvia)
Sponsored work
If you have a Latvian job offer, this is the main route - a temporary residence permit tied to your employment with a Latvian employer.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Riga
Timezone
1.8M
Population
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