Published: 29.03.2026.

State Revenue Service (VID)

The State Revenue Service (VID) provides return migrants with consultations on the application of tax legislation: 

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  • annual income tax return (submission, reporting of income, declaration of income earned abroad);
  • personal income tax - taxable/non-taxable income (for example: whether a taxable personal income arises when transferring funds from a foreign account owned by the person to an account they own in a Latvian bank; which taxes must be paid in Latvia on foreign pensions; and in which cases the non-taxable minimum applies if both a foreign pension and a Latvian pension are received);
  • whether a zero (asset) declaration must be submitted;
  • reclaiming/refund of taxes paid abroad;
  • change of residency status. 
  • Diaspora client advisory phone: +371 67122443 
    Working hours: Mon–Thu 8:15–17:00, Fri 8:15–15:45 
    (working hours are shortened by one hour on the day before public holidays) 

State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA)

Information on: 

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  • family benefits for children;
  • benefits for foster families, guardians and adoptive parents;
  • sickness and unemployment benefits;
  • benefits for people with disabilities;
  • state pensions;
  • relevant legislation (A1 certificate);
  • coordination of benefits and pensions within the European Union. 

VSAA Consultation Centre