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title: "Latvia for digital nomads: Riga and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/latvia
description: "Latvia for remote workers: Riga scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (67/100). Latvia has a dedicated remote-work visa, the D…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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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).

## Cities in Latvia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Riga | 67 | 1793 | 44.7 | Art Nouveau architecture; Low cost | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/riga |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.78 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 80th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 77/100 | 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 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Latvia visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/latvia).

## FAQ

### 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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