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We are thrilled to share some exciting success stories that showcase our competence in facilitating smooth relocations to Latvia for high-qualified professionals. At IT Camp relocation agency we take pride…

You might be surprised to find out who needs ETIAS. With the arrival of ETIAS expected in 2025, passport holders of 59 of the 62 countries that currently...

Latvia is an attractive destination for international students seeking quality education. Apart from the academic opportunities, Latvia also offers a relatively straightforward process for obtaining student residence permits and favorable…

Even if you can boast of many years of work experience, this is definitely not a reason to stop learning something new and develop your expertise and skills in the sphere…

Your resume is your first introduction to a potential employer. A well-composed resume is the first step to a successful interview. Some practical tips from IT Camp: 1) Write the truth about…

Residence permit Residence permit is a document that gives a foreign citizen the right to stay in the Republic of Latvia for a certain time (temporary residence permit) or permanently…

Employment in Latvia Third-country citizens need to obtain a work permit in Latvia. To obtain a work permit, you need to have a temporary or permanent residence permit in Latvia….

Taxes for individuals in Latvia Value Added Tax (Latvian – Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis) The basic rate is 21%, the reduced rate of 12% is applied to medicines, certain foods, passenger…

Capital city: Riga  |  Population: 1 883 623 Language: Latvian  |  Parliamentary republic Country code: +371  |  Total area:  64 589 km2 Driving on the right lane  |  Washed by…

Transport If you live in Latvia less than a year, you can use driver’s license issued in your country under the following conditions: The categories indicated in the driver’s license…

Health insurance Latvian legislation stipulates that foreigners have the right to enter and reside in Latvia if they have a valid health insurance policy guaranteeing payment of expenses related to…

Education in Latvia Latvia offers competitive education. However, there is no opportunity to study in Russian, the whole program in pre-school institutions, schools and universities is taught in Latvian. You…

Daily banking services Latvian banks are among the most stable in the European Union. The largest banks in Latvia – Swedbank, Seb Bank, Luminor, Citadele, LPB Bank. Both residents and…

Everyday life e-Riga is a project started by the Riga City Council. Its goal is to promote the development of Riga, turning it into a modern, investment-friendly city, as well…