Latvia•EuropeDigital Nomad Visa (Attālinātā darba vīza)
At a Glance
2 weeks – 2 months
EUR €180
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Long-stay D visa for non-EU remote workers employed by, or self-employed in, an OECD country, requiring monthly income of EUR 4,213+.
Latvia's category D long-stay remote-work visa lets third-country nationals live in Latvia while working for an OECD-registered employer or business. Issued by PMLP, it requires at least six months of prior engagement with that entity and gross monthly income of at least 2.5x Latvia's average wage (EUR 4,213 in 2026).
Valid for one year and extendable via a new D visa or by transitioning to a temporary residence permit, allowing a typical 1+1 year stay. The state fee is EUR 60 (EUR 120 urgent) and decisions are made within 15 days, or up to 60 days if extra checks are needed. Schengen-valid health insurance with EUR 42,600 coverage is required; holders cannot take local Latvian employment.
This visa is ideal for established remote employees and freelancers tied to an OECD-country employer or business who want a low-cost Schengen base and a clear path into Latvia's residence-permit system.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Employment (Termiņuzturēšanās atļauja nodarbinātībai)
LatviaTemporary Residence Permit for Self-Employment (TUA pašnodarbinātai personai)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a citizen of a third country (non-EU/EEA/Swiss).
Must be employed by an employer registered in an OECD member country OR be self-employed with a business registered in an OECD member country.
Must have a minimum of six months of previous employment or business activity in that OECD country.
Must demonstrate a monthly income of at least 2.5 times the average gross monthly salary in Latvia (currently approximately 4,213 EUR).
Must be able to perform work duties remotely while residing in Latvia.
Must have valid health insurance (minimum coverage 42,600 EUR) valid in Latvia and the Schengen area.
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
50,556 EUR/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport.
Completed and signed visa application form.
One recent color photograph.
Proof of health insurance (minimum 42,600 EUR coverage).
Proof of accommodation in Latvia.
For employees: Document from the OECD tax/social insurance authority confirming employment and a certificate from the employer confirming remote work capability and salary.
For self-employed: Document from the OECD tax authority confirming business activity and income over the last six months.
Proof of payment of the state fee.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Live in Latvia and travel the Schengen Area while working remotely for an OECD-based employer or business
- Low state fee of EUR 60 (EUR 120 urgent) compared with most EU digital-nomad programs
- Fast statutory processing: decision within 15 days (up to 60 days if extra checks)
- 1-year initial visa, extendable for a second year via a new D visa
- Path into Latvia's temporary residence permit during the D-visa validity without leaving the country
- Family-friendly tax/insurance setup: only EUR 42,600 health-insurance minimum required
Worth Knowing
- Requires gross monthly income of at least EUR 4,213 (2.5x Latvia's average wage in 2026)
- Must show at least 6 months of prior employment or self-employment with the OECD-based entity
- No right to take up local Latvian employment while on this visa
- Renewal and family/dependent rules are not codified on PMLP and require case-by-case confirmation
- Employer or business must be registered in an OECD member state - non-OECD remote workers are non-qualifying
- EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are excluded (visa is for third-country citizens only)
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
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