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Antigua and Barbuda vs Latvia: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Antigua and Barbuda has the lower entry bar: €3,860 per month versus €4,213 for Latvia.
  • Antigua and Barbuda grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Latvia — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Latvia DNV.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Latvia DNV
Minimum income / month €3,860 (better) €4,213
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years 2 years
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Special tax regime (Optional 15% PIT for OECD digital-nomad-visa holders)
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €42,600
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €90 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1–2 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Latvia DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Latvia →

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