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The nave of Riga Cathedral in Riga, Latvia.
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Turaida Castle in Latvia
Turaida Castle in Latvia
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Latvia

Latvia delivers Europe's high quality of life at half the cost—laid-back pace, endless summer days, organic food, and national parks that make raising a family stress-free.

Climat
Baltic Sea
18°C moy. · 2000h soleil/an
Devise
EUR €
Langue
Latvian
Sécurité
Sûr
#1 mondial · Indice sécurité 64/100
Coût de la vie
Modéré
Indice coût 52/100
Fuseau horaire
GMT+2 / GMT+3
UTC+2 / +3

Ce que c'est que de vivre à Latvia

Latvia is a Baltic state located in Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast. Its strategic position on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea has historically made it a...


Coût de la vie
vs Moyenne UE11% plus cher que la moyenne UE
Appartement 1 chambre, centre
€420Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dîner pour deux
€10.50Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Courses mensuelles
€1.10Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Abonnement transport (mois)
€1.43One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Latvia operates a mixed public and private healthcare system, with public services managed by the National Health Service (NVD) and funded through taxes and social security contributions.
  • Expats with a residence permit and social security contributions can access public healthcare, but many opt for private insurance due to potential long waiting times and staff shortages in the public sector.
  • Proof of health insurance is a mandatory prerequisite for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens applying for a Latvian residence permit, covering emergency treatment and repatriation.
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Conditions d'entrée et options de visa

Latvia, as part of the Schengen Area, allows citizens of 59 visa-exempt countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and most Latin American nations—to enter without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This limit applies cumulatively across all 29 Schengen countries, so prior visits to France, Germany, or other Schengen states count toward the total. Passport requirements are strict: must be issued within the last 10 years from entry date and...

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Tous les scores sont des comparaisons relatives sur une échelle de 0-100, où 50 = moyenne mondiale. Des scores plus élevés signifient mieux que la moyenne, des scores plus bas signifient pire que la moyenne.