About Latvia

Language

• Almost every second person in Latvia speaks Russian, which is why those who come to Latvia do not feel like immigrants as acutely as they would if they moved to, say, Germany, England, or France.

• In almost any store, bank, and even government office, you can get information in Russian, although Latvian is the official language of the country.

• In addition, Russian-language education is available in Latvia, and in many educational institutions it is at a high level. Your child will be able to study easily and make friends without experiencing communication difficulties.

Healthcare

• Healthcare in Latvia is of high quality and affordable. There is a symbiosis of Russian and German medical traditions here. The presence of good equipment in hospitals, as well as caring staff, will leave you in good spirits, and low prices will please you and allow you to always maintain good health.

Safety

• Latvia has a low crime rate. Car thefts, apartment break-ins, and violent crime are practically non-existent. The cultured residents of the country treat each other with respect, and this is what makes daily life peaceful and harmonious.

• In Latvia, it is safe to let children go for walks; children can travel to educational institutions on their own without adult supervision, and police patrols in cities, especially near schools, allow you to be absolutely confident in the safety of your children and yourself.

• Latvia has a very low level of police corruption, and if you, for example, exceeded the speed limit, you can be sure that no one will take more money from you than is specified in the administrative legislation.

Transportation

• In Latvia, you can purchase a car significantly cheaper than in the CIS. Also, the choice of European car brands and the number of dealers will help you easily choose and purchase a vehicle. Car service maintenance in Latvia is affordable, and scams are practically non-existent. You can always count on quality and affordable service for your personal vehicle.

• You can obtain a European driver's license, which will allow you to move freely throughout the Schengen area in your personal vehicle.
• Public transport in Latvia works well. You can easily reach any necessary location in Latvia in no more than 4 hours.

• Latvia is connected by many international flights and allows you to reach almost any destination with direct flights. From Riga Airport, there are approximately 10 departures per day to Moscow, which means you can choose almost any convenient time to fly to Russia. Also, about 5 flights per day are made to cities such as St. Petersburg, London, Berlin, Warsaw, and other cities in Europe and the CIS. There are direct flights to the USA.

Taxes

• Property taxation in Latvia is quite reasonable.

You can find information about taxes here.

Visas

• Relatives of property owners and their friends have the right to obtain a Schengen visa.

Banking Operations

• Property owners can obtain loans from banking institutions.

For the most frequently asked questions, see here