Free eSIM for Latvia 
3 GB of free mobile data across Latvia — Riga's Art Nouveau quarter, the Gauja river forests, the amber-strewn Baltic Sea coast at Jūrmala. Land at RIX already online, skip the LMT store queue, hit the Old Town running.
Free for new users · Credit card for identity verification only — never charged · Valid 3 days
Why an eSIM beats a Latvian prepaid
Physical SIMs from LMT, Tele2 or Bite still require your passport and a printed registration form at any of their retail stores — a strange hangover in a country that otherwise runs on eID cards. A Bite 'Visitor' prepaid costs €9.99 for 3 GB with 7-day validity. Your 99esim gives 3 GB for 3 days and activates while you're still on the Airbaltic jetway. Latvia's fibre-backed mobile network is among Europe's fastest.
- No kiosk detour at RIX — install from your seat on the plane
- Works along Jūrmala's 33 km beach, in the Gauja forests, across to Liepāja
- Your home number stays live for bank 2FA and family calls
- 3 GB handles a Riga + Sigulda + Jūrmala long weekend with ease
How Latvian networks treat 99esim
99esim rides primarily on Tele2 Latvia, with LMT as the auto-roam fallback. Together they own the densest tower grid in the Baltics, covering coastal dunes, Gauja National Park trails and the eastern Latgale lake region. 5G is commercial in Riga, Liepāja and along the Via Baltica corridor. Speeds regularly top 300 Mbps in central Riga thanks to fibre backhaul.
Arriving at a Latvian airport
Riga International is the region's biggest hub and airBaltic's global base. 5G across the terminal, reliable signal on the bus and rail routes into the city. Activate your eSIM before boarding — it connects the second your plane lands.
The new Rail Baltica station opens in 2026 — for now, Bus 22 to the Old Town is the fastest (30 min). 5G holds the whole route, and the airport Wi-Fi is redundant with your eSIM.
Small regional airport on the western coast. 4G inside and across the 5 km road into Liepāja centre. Useful for the Kurzeme coast and Lithuania border trips.
Where your free eSIM works best
What 3 GB actually gets you in Latvia
Latvia rewards wanderers — the Art Nouveau grid in Riga alone eats Google Maps hours. Here's a realistic breakdown:
Latvia-specific travel tips
Art Nouveau walking in Riga
The Alberta iela district has 50+ Art Nouveau facades in 600 metres. You'll stand on the pavement staring up and checking Wikipedia simultaneously — the cells here are dense, so Lens-based architecture searches work in real time.
Gauja National Park dead zones
The bobsled track, Turaida Castle and Sigulda ropeway all have 4G. But the deeper Gauja river canoe sections between Līgatne and Cēsis have signal gaps — download the offline AllTrails or Komoot segment before you put boats in.
Baltic Sea coastal drive
The P128/A10 road up the Kurzeme coast to Kolka (the Baltic's own 'land's end') stays connected thanks to Tele2's coastal towers. The Cape Kolka lighthouse itself has reliable 4G — remote but not off-grid.
Rundāle Palace signal
The 'Versailles of the Baltics' sits in open farmland 77 km south of Riga. Full 4G throughout the formal gardens and inside the palace wings. The drive out on the A7 is reliable except for a 2 km dip near Bauska.
Summer solstice (Līgo)
June 23–24 the entire country leaves the cities for the countryside. Rural signal holds up well — Tele2 doesn't congest the way city carriers do. Bonfire photos from a forest clearing upload fine.
Travelers who used 99esim in Latvia
"Five days in Riga. Wandered the Art Nouveau blocks with Google Lens and it pinpointed every Eisenstein facade. The eSIM stayed fast even in the Old Town crush."
"Drove up to Cape Kolka — farthest I've ever been from a city. Signal held the whole way. WhatsApp call home at the lighthouse worked perfectly."
"Beach week in Jūrmala plus two days in Sigulda castle. 3GB was plenty, I used maybe 2.2 total. Bolt rides worked flawlessly every time."
Frequently asked — Latvia edition
Does 99esim work on Jūrmala beach?
Yes. Tele2 and LMT both have excellent coastal coverage — you'll have 4G/5G along the full 33 km strip from Lielupe to Ķemeri, including the quieter sections beyond Majori.
Can I use it crossing into Estonia or Lithuania?
Yes. Both countries are in our 39-country European pool. The eSIM hands off automatically on the Via Baltica — same 3 GB allowance, no extra fee, no re-registration.
Is 5G included?
Yes. Tele2 and LMT both run commercial 5G — Riga has the densest grid. If your phone supports 5G you'll use it automatically in covered zones with no setting change.
Do I need a Latvian address or personal code?
No. Those requirements apply to local physical prepaid SIMs. A roaming eSIM profile is out of scope — your home passport is enough.
Will it work at Rundāle Palace and the countryside?
Yes. Rural Latvia has surprisingly strong coverage because the Baltic states invested heavily in 4G parity. Rundāle, Bauska, Sigulda and even the Latgale lakes are reliably online.
What happens if I use all 3 GB?
Top up in seconds in the 99esim app. Latvia add-ons start at €2.99 for 1 GB. No auto-renew, no surprise charge back home.
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Ready to claim your free 3 GB in Latvia?
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