Most digital-nomad visas make health insurance a condition of approval — and the Latvia DNV is no different. Here's exactly what's required, the plans that plausibly meet it, and what to check before you buy.
The requirement
- Insurance
- Required (explicit)
- Minimum coverage
- €42,600
- Required for
- Full visa period
Health insurance valid in Latvia and the Schengen member states; the insurer's minimum liability limit must be at least EUR 42,600 for the insurance period (per PMLP).
Plans that meet the requirement
Ranked by requirement fit, then price. Qualification status is shown per plan — always double-check the policy certificate matches the consulate's wording before you apply.
This program requires local statutory insurance — international plans do not qualify. See the visa guide for details.
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What to check before you buy
- 📄The certificate wording matches the visa requirement — name the country and the coverage period explicitly.
- 💶Coverage meets or beats the €42,600 minimum.
- 🚑Emergency treatment, hospitalisation and medical repatriation are all included.
- 📅The policy runs the full stay you’re applying for — many travel policies cap the trip length.
- 🌍You’re actually eligible to buy it (some plans only sell to EU/UK/US residents).
- 🤝It pairs with how care works locally — see the health system page.
Insurance for the DNV: FAQ
Insurance for the DNV: FAQ
Is health insurance mandatory for the Latvia DNV?
Required (explicit). Health insurance valid in Latvia and the Schengen member states; the insurer's minimum liability limit must be at least EUR 42,600 for the insurance period (per PMLP).
What minimum coverage is required?
The published minimum medical coverage is €42,600, required for: full visa period.
Can I use regular travel insurance?
Long-stay travel medical insurance is among the accepted types for this program, as long as it meets the coverage minimums for the full required period.
Sources
- Government Obtaining a long-stay visa for remote work — Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government PMLP — State fees for issuance of a visa (category D: EUR 90) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15