Digital Nomad Visa (Long-Stay) · Australian applicants
Latvia digital nomad visa for Australians (2026)
For Australians, the Digital Nomad Visa (Long-Stay) works on the same terms as everyone else: a €3,000/month income bar (approximately — commonly cited around €3,000/month gross (a multiple of the national average salary); confirm the current figure with the Latvian authorities), up to 2 years, renewable. Australians face no special bilateral quirks on this route.
Key facts for Australians
- Minimum income
- €3,000/month — approximately — commonly cited around €3,000/month gross (a multiple of the national average salary); confirm the current figure with the Latvian authorities
- Maximum stay
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Processing time
- Around 30 days.
- Fees
- €60–€120 depending on route (approximately — confirm current fees).
- Family
- Family reunification is available under Latvian immigration rules.
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
How to apply from Australia
1Confirm you clear the bar
Latvia requires approximately — commonly cited around €3,000/month gross (a multiple of the national average salary); confirm the current figure with the Latvian authorities. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from Australia
Australians typically file at the Latvia consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Apply at the Latvian embassy or consulate in your country.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Latvia guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
Tax notes
Latvia taxes residents on worldwide income at progressive rates (25.5–33%). The visa includes no special nomad regime — get professional advice.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.