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Latvia vs Thailand: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Latvia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Latvia — special tax regime; Thailand — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Latvia DNV and the Thailand DTV.
Criteria Latvia DNV Thailand DTV
Minimum income / month €4,213 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 2 years 5 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 Special tax regime (Optional 15% PIT for OECD digital-nomad-visa holders) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €42,600 Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €90 (better) ≈ €350
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time — 4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Latvia DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Thailand DTV →

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 Latvia → Insurance for Thailand →

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