Latvia
Residence procedure: Declaration of place of residence at PMLP or municipality
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Latvia with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Latvia - Step 3
Register your residence — Declaration of place of residence at PMLP or municipality
Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Personas kods (personal identity number)
You need a Personas kods (personal identity number) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Latvia.
Apply for Personas kods (personal identity number) - Step 5
Register with NVD – National Health Service of Latvia
Once resident and working, register with NVD – National Health Service of Latvia. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
NVD – National Health Service of Latvia portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Latvia employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Personas kods (personal identity number).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Latvia after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Latvia
Information verified for 2026 from official Latvia government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.