Latvia
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Riga
- Population
- 1,847,785
- 2025
- Area
- 64,590 km²
- Official language
- Latvian
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$26,312
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Dual citizenship is allowed only with EU, EFTA and NATO states, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand and agreement countries, in both directions.
Latvia (Europe) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #8/198 (93.6/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #145/200 (56.4/100). The passport ranks #8/198 and reaches 197 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 75.8/100 (#45/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Latvia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 4 active citizenship and residence programmes in Latvia.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity66.0
- Safety & Stability87.3
- Economy & Income67.0
- Education83.3
- Environment & Clean Water81.6
- Infrastructure90.9
- Digital Connectivity68.0
- Equality68.6
- Learning Quality85.3
- Educational Attainment90.6
- Expected Years of Schooling85.7
- Education Spending69.6
- Basic Access81.7
- Violent Crime95.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism78.9
- Law Enforcement & Order82.1
- Road Safety82.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes88.5
- Coverage & Access89.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities48.6
- Spending & Investment33.0
- Financial Protection53.4
- Personal Income Tax43.6
- Capital Gains & Dividends50.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security48.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights75.1
- Political Stability78.9
- Institutions & Regulation75.4
- Financial Soundness66.4
- Monetary Stability55.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education83.3
- Healthcare66.0
- Safety87.3
- Quality of Life76.2
- Cost of living56.4
- Passport93.6
- Passport93.6
- Quality of Life76.2
- Safety87.3
- Healthcare66.0
- Purchasing power & price stability49.4
- Education83.3
- Wealth Protection74.5
- Tax61.4
- Cost of living56.4
- Healthcare66.0
- Safety87.3
- Quality of Life76.2
- Tax61.4
- Wealth Protection74.5
- Affordable Prices57.0
- Price Stability55.0
- Purchasing power48.0
At a glance
Entering Latvia
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 4/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit for a self-employed person
- Long-stay (D) Visa for Remote Work
- Temporary Residence through Investment (Immigration Law s.23)
- and 1 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about Latvia
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
What is the population of Latvia?
According to the World Bank, Latvia had a population of 1,847,785 in 2025.
What is the official language of Latvia?
The official language of Latvia is Latvian.
What currency does Latvia use?
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Latvia allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is allowed only with EU, EFTA and NATO states, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand and agreement countries, in both directions.
How strong is the Latvia passport?
The Latvia passport ranks #8 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 197 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Latvia passport holders?
Holders of the Latvia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 16 destinations and need an e-Visa for 34. Full list: Latvia passport page.
How many passports can enter Latvia without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Latvia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Latvia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 4 active citizenship and residency programmes in Latvia: Residence permit for a self-employed person, Long-stay (D) Visa for Remote Work, Temporary Residence through Investment (Immigration Law s.23) and 1 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Latvia?
In Latvia, Temporary Residence through Investment (Immigration Law s.23) requires a minimum investment starting from US$65,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Latvia?
In Latvia, an application under Long-stay (D) Visa for Remote Work takes about 0–1 months and Temporary Residence through Investment (Immigration Law s.23) about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Latvia through these programmes?
Through Temporary Residence through Investment (Immigration Law s.23), citizenship of Latvia is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Latvia?
In Latvia, Long-stay (D) Visa for Remote Work requires 183 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Latvia?
All 3 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Latvia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Latvia is strongest on the Passport Index (#8 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#145 of 200).
How does Latvia rank for quality of life?
Latvia scores 76.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #50 of 211.
Is Latvia expensive to live in?
Latvia scores 56.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #145 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Latvia?
Latvia scores 87.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #41 of 203.
How does Latvia rank for healthcare?
Latvia scores 66.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #58 of 192.
How does Latvia rank for education?
Latvia scores 83.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #19 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
