News in Latvia
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Latvia Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, Costs, and Application Process
Latvia offers a digital nomad visa with specific eligibility requirements, associated costs, and an application process for remote workers. The guide covers the key criteria and steps required to apply.
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Latvia Residency Combined with a Second Citizenship as a Dual-Jurisdiction Strategy
The article outlines using Latvia residency alongside a second citizenship program as a multi-jurisdiction approach to global mobility. It describes this as a cost-efficiency-focused strategy for obtaining flexibility across multiple countries rather than relying on a single program.
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Latvia Parliament Removes Two Golden Visa Routes, Adds State Fund Option; President Returns Law
Latvia's parliament passed changes to its golden visa program that eliminate two existing investment options and introduce a state fund route, but the president has sent the law back for review. The state fund intended to receive investments does not yet exist, and parliament can re-pass the law unchanged to override the presidential objection.
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Latvia Parliament Passes New Immigration Law Reshaping Golden Visa Framework
Latvia's Saeima passed a new Immigration Law on 11 June 2026 that significantly changes the country's Golden Visa programme. The law awaits presidential signature and is set to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
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EU Air Passenger Rights Reform Agreed After 13-Year Deadlock
The EU has reached a deal to overhaul air passenger rights, maintaining 3-hour delay compensation payouts and introducing new transparency requirements for hand baggage fees. The reform is also intended to make claims easier to process.
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Guide to Starting a Business in Latvia: Costs, Residency, and Tax Rules
Latvia offers a 0% tax rate on reinvested profits and allows some companies to be registered quickly in a digital-friendly environment. The country is positioned as an entry point to the European market for foreign entrepreneurs and investors.
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Australia-EU Trade Deal Contains Four-Year Professional Mobility Provisions
Australia and the EU have concluded a trade agreement after eight years of negotiations that includes labor mobility provisions allowing professionals to work for up to four years. Ratification is expected to take approximately two years before the provisions take effect.
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Latvia Immigration Options for Non-EU/EEA Nationals in 2026
Non-EU/EEA nationals staying in Latvia beyond 90 days within a 6-month period must obtain a residence permit. Permits are available for purposes including work, study, family reunification, and investment, with a Golden Visa residency-by-investment program also available.
