How does Digital Nomad Long-Stay Visa work in Latvia, and who qualifies?

Latvia offers a long-stay (type D) visa for remote workers, which is a visa rather than a residence permit. It lets non-EU nationals live in Latvia for up to a year, renewable once, while working remotely. The standout condition is that you must be employed by, or self-employed through, an entity registered in an OECD member state — so it is not open to all remote workers.

You also need to meet a minimum monthly income threshold, hold health insurance with adequate liability cover, show proof of accommodation in Latvia, and demonstrate a period of prior employment or business operation before applying. While on the visa you may not take local Latvian employment or earn Latvian-sourced income.

Because it is a visa and not a residence permit, it does not by itself build toward permanent residence. The income threshold and conditions can change, so confirm the current figure on pmlp.gov.lv before applying. ACME can help you check that your employer's OECD registration, income and prior-work history meet the criteria and assemble the documentation.