Lewis Clementson
American expat in Latvia
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31
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About me
American
Lives in Riga
Speaks English and a little French
Registration: 16 August 2017
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New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@info7342 thanks for the offer. I am happy to take you up on it. I am coming to Budapest on Tuesday, May 10 for one week to check it out as a possible destination.I am an American living in Latvia and coming alone. I tour guide would be ... Read More
Retiring in Latvia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Latvia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
My experience with health insurance is limited to the policy required for a residency permit, but for that, it is very cheap. One whole year for 60 euros. Lewis *** Read More
Retiring in Latvia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Latvia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I have Latvian health insurance. It is cheap. 60 euros for a year. I am looking for a place to buy outside of Riga too. Read More
Retiring in Latvia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Latvia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I have a Temporary Resident status. The Migration office has several criteria for this. check out https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/ are you an EU citizen? Read More
Retiring in Latvia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Latvia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
No problem. I retired here and live solely off my US social security. I do not need to return to the US . It is deposited into my US bank account automatically. Read More
Mortgage loan to buy property in Latvia
Hello Everyone, I want to buy property in Latvia, but cannot get a mortgage loan from a Latvian bank. In fact, I cannot even open a bank account here. Does anyone know whether I can get a loan outside of Latvia and the lender can record his lien ... Read More
moving to Latvia-permits, residency etc by aliinava
Hello! My partner(British citizen) wants to move to Latvia in November. I'm Latvian myself, but I've been away for 5 years and don't know where to start to look for information to help him… 1 - How long British citizen can stay in ...
Residency permits are handled by the Latvian Migration office. It is also called PMLP Their website is at this link: http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/services/residence-permits/#1 If they will answer the phone, they can be helpful. Read More
Permanent Resident by Rukshan Fernando
Can I apply Permanent Resident after study in Latvia ? And How is the process. ? If i have permanent job after study, Then can i apply for PR. ? anyone please advice me . Thanks
I know nothing about work or study status. It is better to ask the Migration Office. They are very helpful and they speak English. They have two offices in Riga. Their Tel. 67 60 21 36. Read More
Retiring in Latvia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Latvia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I retired here and love it. I am an American attorney. You can call me at ***, as there is much to say Read More
Permanent Resident by Rukshan Fernando
Can I apply Permanent Resident after study in Latvia ? And How is the process. ? If i have permanent job after study, Then can i apply for PR. ? anyone please advice me . Thanks
I have a Temporary Residency Card and when I got it, I was told that after 5 years with this status, that I would qualify for permanent residence. I found the people working at the Migration Office to be very helpful over the phone and they speak ... Read More
Healthcare in Latvia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Latvia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Latvia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Kevin, My number is *** Lew Read More
Healthcare in Latvia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Latvia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Latvia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Kevin, Thanks for the invitation. I gladly accept and would like to meet the gang. I see that the gang is from all over. I live in Riga Center and have no car. Of course, I can and will take the trolley or bus wherever they will take me. I would no ... Read More
Healthcare in Latvia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Latvia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Latvia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Thanks. I appreciate your very practical and useful help. I will do exactly as you suggest. I will also see if I can attend the US Christmas party if my Embassy has one. Read More
Healthcare in Latvia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Latvia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Latvia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
No, I am not ill. In fact, I normally don't have health insurance. But in order to obtain a Residency Permit, I am required to have one year of health insurance and a chest x-ray. No choice. So, if you know of a cheap local insurer, that would ... Read More
Healthcare in Latvia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Latvia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Latvia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I also need a chest x-ray. Where do I go for that? Read More