Digital Nomad Visa Launched

• Published date: 19 April 2022
• Subject Matter: Immigration, General Immigration, Work Visas
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley

Key Points

• Digital nomad visa launched in Latvia as of 1 Feb. 2022

Overview

On 1 Feb. 2022, the government of Latvia announced that third-country foreign nationals will be permitted to request a temporary visa for the purposes of remote work. Eligible applicants must be able to provide proof of having worked with the employer registered abroad for a period of at least six months and make a minimum average salary of EUR 2857.50 per month. The visa will initially be granted for a period of one year, with the possibility to renew for an additional year.

What are the Changes?

The government of Latvia has launched a new digital remote work visa that will allow eligible third-country foreign nationals to live and work...