Relocation
Opening a Bank Account in Latvia: Alex’s Story
Please note, this article was written in 2013 and is based on Alex’s personal experience of opening a bank account. He’s an EU citizen with a Latvian residence permit. There are a number of banks in Latvia, but the main players, and the banks with the most branches are Swedbank, SEB, Luminor and Citadele. The […]
Schools In Riga: A General Overview
If you’re moving to Riga with your kids in tow, you’ll want to know a bit about the local school scene before deciding on “the right one”. Schools in Riga are very different so you might not want to just settle for the one closest to your new home. The first consideration should be whether […]
Moving to Latvia – A Checklist & Simple Process
I moved to Latvia from the UK (Scotland specifically) a few months ago, and I felt a few points in the process were worth noting for people who are thinking about doing the same. This guide should help those who feel they would like to relocate to Latvia. It’s not a post to convince you […]
Registering As Living In Latvia – Latvian Residence Permit
Disclosure: This article was written in 2013. You may also want to read Tabatha Soltay’s 2019 step-by-step guide to applying for a residence permit. — When I first got to Latvia, I wrongly assumed that one of the most difficult things for me to do would be to register myself as living here. It seemed […]
Prices In Latvia
It used to be that whenever a “Western” friend would visit Latvia, they’d mutter the words “oh my gosh this is so cheap” at some point. Not so much anymore though… Now, people are actually surprised that prices for many items seem to be on a par with major European cities. Here are some insights into […]
Speaking English In Latvia
Before moving to Latvia, one of the first questions I wanted to ask as a native English speaker was “Will I be able to get by in Latvia with English?” The answer so far has been yes, but with a few caveats and some useful phrases. First of all, I have a girlfriend who is […]