Useful links.
Official sources on living in Riga and Latvia.
Documents and residence
- PMLP
Residence permits, address registration and ID documents. - Latvija.gov.lv
The state portal for e-services and official forms.
Work and taxes
- State Employment Agency
Rules for working in Latvia. - State Revenue Service (VID)
Taxes, tax residency and declarations.
Health
- National Health Service
How healthcare works and how to choose a family doctor.
Getting around
- CSDD
Driving licences and car registration. - Rīgas satiksme
Public transport in Riga: routes and tickets.
Language and news
- Valoda.lv
Learning Latvian, including free online resources. - LSM English
Latvian news in English, and news in simple Latvian.
Life in Riga
- Live Riga
The official city guide: events, services and everyday life. - 112One emergency number for police, ambulance and fire.
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