Official Name: Republic of Latvia Capital: Riga GDP per capita: $10,400 Native Language: Latvian Other Languages: Russian, Lithuanian, Polish

Government: Parliamentary Democracy

Population: 2,400,000

Major Religion: Evangelical Lutheranism

Monetary Unit: Latvian Lat (LVL)

Annual Growth: 7.5%

Health & Welfare:
Social insurance and benefits programs are being developed including free choice of provider, free drugs and prescriptions, and inclusive health insurance for all citizens.

Economy & Jobs:
Service, tourism, shipping, trading, and agriculture.

Main Attractions:
Riga, Bauska castle, Jurmala towns, Kuldiga historic town, and Sigulda medieval castles.

Immigration:
Latvian citizenship can be acquired in a number of ways. The most common are by descent, birth, marriage, extension of award, and business. Tourist, student, and work visas are also available.

Select the option that best suits your needs and start the application process immediately.