Opening a Bank Account. Latvia – Helpful Things to Know

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Opening a bank account

The 5 biggest banks in Latvia are:

Swedbank
Citadele
SEB
Rietumu banka
Luminor

Most banks in Latvia offer user-friendly, convenient banking services online. However, non-citizens will have to book an appointment to visit a branch in person to open a bank account .

To start the process, you will need:

01) passport or ID card
02) for non-residents, one of the following:

― an EU citizen certificate
― a Latvian residence document (such as a D-visa or residence permit)
― a document proving a tie to Latvia (such as an employment contract or a study agreement)