@Naesby
English expat in Latvia
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English
Lives in Leipupe
Registration: 10 November 2013
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New members of the Latvia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Latvia 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 your ...
@hkhanjsr6679 If you have papers to show you are trained in your field why not write to Riga hospital . Latvia is a cold hard nation at minus 35c in winters . Summers almost reverse order 32c plus . Takes time to find home as rents are very high in ... Read More
New in Latvia by Jacoba Romkes
Hi, my name is Jacoba, start living in Riga since April 2024. I travel and work the last 7 years abroad. I left Holland in 2018. More interest are music, blogs, swimming, nature lover, cooking and so more.
@Jacoba Romkes It takes time I know,to settle down . If you have a job here . I dont work i have incomes to live off . Gardens now mowed looks amazing rather more like England than Latvia . If you feel like a visit to see garden one says in this ... Read More
New in Latvia by Jacoba Romkes
Hi, my name is Jacoba, start living in Riga since April 2024. I travel and work the last 7 years abroad. I left Holland in 2018. More interest are music, blogs, swimming, nature lover, cooking and so more.
My name is Sir Kevin Parr .I came here after death of my wife in cancer to start all over again . Built house and 5 acres of English art and craft garden rooms and avenues . Spend my days in work i love inside my hedged tall world . Hope you like ... Read More
New members of the Latvia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Latvia 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 your ...
@Julien I came here 2012 built a house and turned over 12 years a 5 acre cow pasture into orchard and English art and craft Garden rooms . I am now retired lawyer from England . Spend my full summer time building more garden ideas in spaces hedged ... Read More
Latvian name and English name differences and UK Visa complications by drilu682
Hi All, I have recently gained Dual Latvian Citizenship and my Latvian name is very different to my English name which I have had forever. I am wanting to get a Latvian Passport in wake of Brexit etc however am unsure whether to use the Latvian ...
They tried adding an S on my English name .I refused to sign it and made such a fuss .I told the official I am a British subject not Latvian no need to learn it as only a resident .They contacted me to invite me to be a permanent resident but name ... Read More
Latvian name and English name differences and UK Visa complications by drilu682
Hi All, I have recently gained Dual Latvian Citizenship and my Latvian name is very different to my English name which I have had forever. I am wanting to get a Latvian Passport in wake of Brexit etc however am unsure whether to use the Latvian ...
@solentlife What do you mean .Resident card your always a British subject in this world .The card allows you to live in any other country but your mane can never alter .Alter it in any way is jail offense 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 ...
@Lewis Clementson Hi Lewis long time since last meet .Hope all is good for you .Gary told me you left Latvia to minister in Asia . Bit of a difference to here. Read More
Obtaining driving license from Latvia without resident permit ? by Tiger_5
Dear expats, I find my self in a bit of a sticky situation with regards to obtaining my driving license. I have lived in Riga for 5 years while studying for my bachelors, with a valid resident permit for studies. I decided that before i left Riga ...
@chudary25 If you have a driving license already yes you can exchange it if you come to Latvia but only when registered as resident Read More
Obtaining driving license from Latvia without resident permit ? by Tiger_5
Dear expats, I find my self in a bit of a sticky situation with regards to obtaining my driving license. I have lived in Riga for 5 years while studying for my bachelors, with a valid resident permit for studies. I decided that before i left Riga ...
@chudnOary25 No as it must be where you live to be address linked Read More
Driving license in Latvia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Latvia? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Latvia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
In short NO. My advice is to take your driving test in own nation. Then you can use it in any Eu nation. Once established change it for Latvian license . So easy to do it costs around 5 euro and fill in a form hand over your license and they hand ... Read More
Obtaining driving license from Latvia without resident permit ? by Tiger_5
Dear expats, I find my self in a bit of a sticky situation with regards to obtaining my driving license. I have lived in Riga for 5 years while studying for my bachelors, with a valid resident permit for studies. I decided that before i left Riga ...
It came up as new in my text message Yahoo. No matter many thanks for telling me I can forget it now .One less thing of concern Read More
Obtaining driving license from Latvia without resident permit ? by Tiger_5
Dear expats, I find my self in a bit of a sticky situation with regards to obtaining my driving license. I have lived in Riga for 5 years while studying for my bachelors, with a valid resident permit for studies. I decided that before i left Riga ...
@Tiger_5 Once your settled give me s shout I live around the village of Liepupe Salacgrivas novads .I know most English people who now live over here. Maybe useful to you Read More
Change of surname on passport by fred83
Hi Guys, What follows is something really specific to this case. I do need your expertise here. :) My girlfriend and I are getting married in one month and a half and she will be taking my surname: Gatti. By Latvian laws this cannot be written ...
Inform the passport office you had it from and ask from them. It's the only way you can be sure. Read More
Driving license in Latvia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Latvia? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Latvia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
@solentlife I have a Latvian driving license as I live in Latvia .I changed mine years ago in less than three minutes all that I can drive on British License is printed same on Latvian license even my army tank license called track laying vehicles ... Read More
Part time jobs at latvia by meera20
Hi, Im a mba aspirant from india planning to study at riga will i able to get good part time jobs at riga if so what will be the wages.Please guide me on the same. Also do i need to learn any other language to survive in latvia other than english
@solentlife And always will.Here you can vote but nothing changes same people stay in power Read More