The best eSIM for Latvia depends on how much data you need, but for a typical trip eSIM Ahora offers plans from $1.60, activated by QR code in about 30 seconds with no roaming from your home carrier. A 3 GB, 30-day plan costs $3.68. You connect on local networks (Local mobile networks) at 4G LTE speed, with top-ups available and nationwide coverage. It includes EU roaming if you continue your trip across Europe. Compatible with iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Google Pixel 3+.
Full-speed data every day; after the daily cap the speed is reduced.
Full speed up to 1 GB/day, then 1 Mbps.
Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.
Your eSIM picks between these networks on its own. If you see bars and nothing loads, you can pick one by hand.
Get instant mobile data in Latvia with eSIM Ahora. Our eSIM plans connect you to local networks including Local mobile networks with speeds up to 4G LTE.
Coverage available in major cities and tourist areas.
Travel tip
Activate your eSIM when you arrive. Data starts working automatically.
Pay securely. QR code delivered in 30 seconds. No registration, no physical SIM card needed. 13 plans available from $1.60.
Your Latvia eSIM runs on LMT and Tele2, and your phone picks whichever has the better signal. Other local networks won't carry your data: if you see signal bars and nothing loads, turn off automatic network selection (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → your eSIM → Network Selection; Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → your eSIM) and pick LMT or Tele2 by hand.
LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons — leader), Bite Latvija and Tele2 Latvia are the three main operators. Excellent 4G+ across Riga (capital), Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, Jūrmala and Ventspils. 5G in Riga and Jūrmala since 2022. Baltic coast (Jūrmala — historic resort, Liepāja, Ventspils) well covered. Gauja National Park (Sigulda, Cēsis, Valmiera) and Baltic forests have good coverage in tourist towns. Cape Kolka (where sea and Gulf of Riga meet) covered. Latvia is fully in the EU roam-like-at-home zone. Type C/F European plugs, 230V/50Hz.
Fly into Riga (RIX); bus 22 to Old Town center 2 EUR. Currency euro (EUR). Latvia is affordable: mid-range dinner 12-25 EUR, mid-range hotel 60-150 EUR. Riga 3-4 days — Old Town (UNESCO, Hanseatic architecture + Europe's largest Art Nouveau collection), Central Market (Baltic Europe's largest), Riga Castle, Three Brothers. Jūrmala (coastal resort 25 min from Riga, Art Nouveau wooden houses, white beaches). Sigulda (castles, bobsleigh). Cēsis and Gauja National Park. Latvian (official) and Russian (~40% Russian-speakers), English in tourism. Schengen visa for non-EU.