Expat Abroad · Latvia

Living in Latvia.

3 practical guides for Americans living in Latvia, grouped by topic. Each one lists the official sources it is based on.

Latvia

Arrival and immigration

Arrival and immigration · 6 min read

Entering Latvia on a US passport: Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS

How the Schengen 90 days in 180 rule, passport validity, the Entry/Exit System and ETIAS apply to Americans visiting Latvia, and how to move to residence.

Latvia

Documents and ID

Documents and ID · 7 min read

Your first weeks in Latvia: the registrations to do after landing

What an American moving to Latvia registers after arrival: the residence permit, declaring your place of residence, tax, healthcare and the US embassy.

Latvia

Visas and residency

House of the Blackheads and St. Peter's Church tower in Riga old town

Visas and residency · 7 min read

Moving to Latvia from the US: which visa or residence route fits

Latvia's routes for Americans compared: the remote work visa, work visas, residence permits for jobs and start-ups, and the income levels set by law.