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Latvia for digital nomads: Riga and the numbers behind it (2026)
Riga is the only city in Latvia in the dataset and scores 67/100 under balanced weights. Latvia has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad long-stay visa (remote work D visa).
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Latvia, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riga Art Nouveau capital on the Baltic | 67 | $1,793 | 44.7 Mbps | 3/12 | Art Nouveau architecture · Low cost |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Latvia; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.78 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 80 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 77 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 73.2 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.889 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | freedom of movement |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Latvia good for digital nomads?
- Riga scores 67/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 338 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and quality of life; weakest: climate.
- What is the cheapest city in Latvia for a remote worker?
- Riga, at about $1,793 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Riga is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,793.
- Does Latvia have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes: the Digital nomad long-stay visa (remote work D visa). Minimum income $4,729/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Latvia visa guide.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Latvia without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Latvia has the fastest internet?
- Riga, with a measured median download of 44.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Latvia?
- Latvia records 2.78 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 80th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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