Argentina vs Latvia Digital Nomad Visa: Which Is Right for You?

The short version

Latvia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
Tax treatment differs: Argentina — territorial taxation; Latvia — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.

Side-by-side comparison of the Argentina DNV and the Latvia DNV.
Criteria	Argentina DNV	Latvia DNV
Minimum income / month	No fixed threshold	€4,213
Income basis	Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)	Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration	6 months	1 year (better)
Renewable	Yes	Yes
Maximum total stay	1 year	2 years
Path to permanent residence	No	No
Path to citizenship	No	No
Family inclusion	No	Yes (better)
Working for local clients	Not allowed	Not allowed
Tax treatment	Territorial taxation	Special tax regime (Optional 15% PIT for OECD digital-nomad-visa holders)
Health insurance	Unclear	Required (explicit), min. €42,600
Insurance duration required	—	Full visa period
Application fee	—	≈ €90
Where to apply	Online, Embassy / consulate	Embassy / consulate
Processing time	2–3 weeks	—

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Argentina DNV →

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.