Moving to Latvia from Greenland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Greenland to Latvia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Greenland to Latvia, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Greenland to Latvia.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Greenland live in Latvia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Latvia?

Top countries of origin for Latvia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
LV
3.6

Latvia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
LV
3.6t

Latvia performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
LV
26.4

Greenland performs better than Latvia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
LV
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
LV
$37,800

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Latvia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
LV
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
LV
4.8

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland and Latvia. To live, work, or study long-term in Latvia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Latvia's immigration authority.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Latvia passport holders can enter Greenland without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Latvia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Latvia safe for expats?

Latvia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Latvia?

The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL LV
Population 57,792 1,842,226
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic Latvian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +371
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 112