James
@jaxxed
Canadian expat in Latvia
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Riga
Speaks English, French, very limited Latvian
Registration: 20 July 2012
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Buying a car in Latvia by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Latvia, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Latvia: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
Here is the government approved OCTA site: https://www.octa.lv/ Read More
Buying a car in Latvia by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Latvia, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Latvia: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
When I bought my car, I bought it used off of ss.lv. After negotiation, all we did was go into the Dep. of Motor Vehicles together. 1. they checked to see if there were any tickets open on the car (he had a couple of parking tickets that he had to ... Read More
Anyone care to meet up (2012-10-22) for fast-food or a drink by jaxxed
Would anybody be interested meeting up this weekend? I finally have some downtime, and could use a little more English. Options: 1. Thai-Food at the little fast-food place (Kungu Iela, near St. Peter's)? 2. Beer and a card-game at a pub (there are ...
I just read my french message above and realized how bad my typing is. I really gotta check my posts before I submit them :P Read More
Anyone care to meet up (2012-10-22) for fast-food or a drink by jaxxed
Would anybody be interested meeting up this weekend? I finally have some downtime, and could use a little more English. Options: 1. Thai-Food at the little fast-food place (Kungu Iela, near St. Peter's)? 2. Beer and a card-game at a pub (there are ...
This weekend is the RÄ«ga festival. It's yet another cultural festival here, where they shut down the streets, and have concerts and food everywhere. There is even an airshow, with a stunt competition. http://www.riga.com/riga-festival I'll ... Read More
Anyone care to meet up (2012-10-22) for fast-food or a drink by jaxxed
Would anybody be interested meeting up this weekend? I finally have some downtime, and could use a little more English. Options: 1. Thai-Food at the little fast-food place (Kungu Iela, near St. Peter's)? 2. Beer and a card-game at a pub (there are ...
Oui he parole franca is, et oui ca m'interese. I think that English is required on this forum. I will try for a new rendezvous again, but I am busy overt the next few weeks, so Septemberis more likely. Read More
Is this salary enough to live in Riga? by Oni_zeta
Hi there I received a job proposal from an European Agency in Riga. The job seems interesting but I don't know if the salary will be enough to live there and pay my monthly flights (a couple of flights a month to and from Rome). My salary should ...
35% doesn't seem that bad to me. I pay about the same. As for being the only person around you who actually pays ... all of my colleagues and family pay, foreigners and citizens alike. Not sure where you work, but I take it they didn't take your ... Read More
Bank recommendations in Latvia by GuestPoster8274
Does anybody have any recommendations on opening an account in LV? Is there any advantage of going with one bank over another? Branch locations etc? Is one bank known for English speaking staff more than another? Thanks! Alex.
I got wrapped up my amateur economics theory that I ignored a few of your questions: - all of the major banks have office all over the place. - all of the major downtown offices have staff that speak English (at least well enough to handlle ... Read More
Bank recommendations in Latvia by GuestPoster8274
Does anybody have any recommendations on opening an account in LV? Is there any advantage of going with one bank over another? Branch locations etc? Is one bank known for English speaking staff more than another? Thanks! Alex.
Banking in LV is the standard European free market model. There are a small number of domestic banks, none if which is wholly Latvian. The domestic banks are secure for small volumes of currency (millionaires be concerned.) There has been some ... Read More
Moving to Riga in September by Sticky Vicky
Hi guys, I've just accepted a teaching job in Riga, and will be moving there in September. Any advice for a newbie? A friend and I will be there for a weekend at the beginning of June, too. Any bar/club/restaurant recommendations? Vicky x
I guess that really the options depend on your taste. I would skip the sushi joints, as they seemed to be just a passing fad (and I haven't had great sushi in the city.) There are lots of great restaurants, in different price ranges, and great ... Read More
Moving to Riga in September by Sticky Vicky
Hi guys, I've just accepted a teaching job in Riga, and will be moving there in September. Any advice for a newbie? A friend and I will be there for a weekend at the beginning of June, too. Any bar/club/restaurant recommendations? Vicky x
As the weather has been fantastic over the weekend, I have to recommend all of the downtown patios. Read More
Getting married in Latvia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Latvia or who are about to get married in Latvia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Latvia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Hi everyone ....Please help me i m living in Latvia i m from Pakistan and i have Temporary resident permit so is its possible can i marriage with another schengen state girl In Latvia., and can i can get the resident permit of Latvia,for this which ... Read More
Getting married in Latvia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Latvia or who are about to get married in Latvia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Latvia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
zaza, (I am not a citizen, nor an expert in immigration. Do your reasearch.) Moving to Latvia should be easier considering you have Latvian family; you're required apply for a VISA, but it should be ... Read More
Freelance Photographer moving to Riga 2013 by expatphotographer
Hello all!- I scoured this board and didn't see anything similar so am starting a new thread. My plan is to move to Riga by the end of the year, hopefully around Sept/Oct. I want to go and work but need to have a job offer extended to me to apply ...
Hey Boston, I have no idea how you're going to find straight photography jobs, although that I am sure that there are some here. Try this to start: http://www.cv.lv/darba-sludinajumi/q-fotogr%C4%81fiju/ If you have a media/marketing focus, then ... Read More
Moving To Riga - Advice And Opinion by GuestPoster8274
Hi all. After replying to a couple of threads, I figured I should start one - makes more sense. My name's Alex and I'm a 29 year old Scotsman, with a plan to relocate to Riga in the next few months. My girlfriend is from Riga, and although she ...
I hear you. It's not the easiest thing to move to LV. It's such a mix of strong culture, and weak economic position, it's confusing at times. The good news is that business is speeding up, albeit not rocketing up. I was in a very similar position ... Read More
Move to Latvia? Advice Needed! by fred83
Hi All, I'm new here. I'm Italian and my (future) wife is Latvian. We have been living together for 2 years now and are going to get married in the next year. We lived for a short while in Italy, waiting for my transfer to Germany (as I requested) ...
Grafyte, I'm a Canadian, living in RÄ«ga, marrying this August, and also a Web Developer (about 10 years experience.) If you'd like, I can meet up with you this weekend and talk about my experience here, and about the job market. James Read More