Study in Latvia
Between 18 and 30, you can use a working holiday of up to one year.
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Studying in Latvia: costs and visas
Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applying.
Cost
This country has no official living-cost figure.
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90days
Limit of a stay without a visa (within 180 days)
Working holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia: information for young citizens of Japan (working holiday)Embassy of Latvia in Japan: Working Holiday visa (Wayback copy 2026-04-14)Agreement between Japan and Latvia regarding a working holiday scheme (published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) (Wayback copy 2023-08-02)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-10-03)
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Ways to study in Latvia
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Live in Latvia on a working holiday
- Long-term visa under the Working Holiday Scheme
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and experience Latvian life and culture.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year · once
- Can you work?
Work without restriction (holiday must be the main purpose)
- Cost
Long-term visa is free of charge
Live in Latvia on a working holiday
- Long-term visa under the Working Holiday Scheme
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and experience Latvian life and culture.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year · once
Can you work?
Work without restriction (holiday must be the main purpose)
Cost
Long-term visa is free of charge
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in Latvia on a working holiday・Source: Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia: information for young citizens of Japan (working holiday)Embassy of Latvia in Japan: Working Holiday visa (Wayback copy 2026-04-14)Agreement between Japan and Latvia regarding a working holiday scheme (published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) (Wayback copy 2023-08-02)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-10-03)
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Sources for this page
- Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia: information for young citizens of Japan (working holiday)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Embassy of Latvia in Japan: Working Holiday visa (Wayback copy 2026-04-14)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Agreement between Japan and Latvia regarding a working holiday scheme (published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) (Wayback copy 2023-08-02)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: countries and territories whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa (up to 90 days in any 180)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-10-03)（checked October 31, 2026）
