Moving to Latvia from San Marino

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from San Marino to Latvia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from San Marino to Latvia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
LV
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
LV
9.8

San Marino performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
LV
$3,034
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
LV
34.0

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
LV
25.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
LV
92.7%

San Marino performs better than Latvia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
LV
6.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
LV
$26,312

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
LV
76.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
LV
2.2

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2021). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Latvia

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Latvia without a visa.
Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Latvia passport holders can enter San Marino 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Latvia has 25.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Latvia safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Latvia compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Latvia?

The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM LV
Population 34,109 1,847,785
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian Latvian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +371
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112