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Consultation
We assess your residency goals, review your profile, and recommend the most suitable Latvia residency pathway for your objectives.
Your Gateway to European Residency Through Investment
Explore Latvia’s regulated residency by investment routes designed for global mobility, Schengen access, asset diversification, and long-term European planning through real estate or qualifying capital investment.
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Features
€60K
Minimum Investment
€250K
Minimum Real Estate Investment
29
Schengen Countries
5 Years
Golden Visa Duration
Structured routes to residency
Latvia offers multiple investment categories, each designed to provide flexibility while meeting programme requirements.
Latvia Residency by Investment is designed for investors seeking a regulated European base, Schengen mobility, asset ownership, and long-term optionality without the higher entry cost of many Western European programs.
Schengen Mobility
Use Latvian residency as a base for short-stay travel across the Schengen Area for business, family, and lifestyle purposes, while maintaining your legal residence status in Latvia.
Family Inclusion
Include your spouse and minor or dependent children in the application, subject to family documentation, financial support requirements, and Latvian immigration review.
Property-Backed Investment
Build your residency strategy around qualifying Latvian real estate from €250,000, supported by a tangible European asset rather than a pure donation model.
Cost-Efficient EU Entry Point
Latvia offers one of the more accessible investment-based residence routes in the EU, with a lower real estate threshold than many higher-cost European residency programmes.
Long-Term Residence Potential
After five years, investors may be able to pursue long-term residence if they meet Latvia’s residence, financial, compliance, and language requirements.
Rental Income Potential
Qualifying Latvian property may generate long-term rental income, particularly in Riga and other demand-led urban locations, subject to asset selection and market conditions.
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Who Qualifies for Latvia Residency by Investment
The program is open to non-EU/EEA nationals who meet Latvia’s investment, documentation, and due diligence requirements. We help you assess eligibility before any capital commitment.
Minimum Investment from €60,000
Applicants may qualify through Latvia’s business investment route from €60,000, while the real estate route begins from €250,000 subject to current regulations.
Non-EU / EEA / Swiss National
Citizens of countries outside the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland may apply through qualifying investment routes.
Clean Criminal Record
Applicants are generally required to provide official criminal record documentation as well as satisfy Latvian compliance standards.
Proof of Sufficient Funds
Applicants must demonstrate lawful source of funds, investment capability, and sufficient means to support themselves and dependants.
Valid Passport (+12 months)
All applicants and included family members should hold valid passports with sufficient remaining validity for application processing.
Private Health Insurance
Applicants should maintain valid health insurance coverage for the principal applicant and included family members.
Your Journey from Consultation to Approval
We assess your residency goals, investment preferences, family requirements, and recommend the most suitable pathway.
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Due Diligence
We conduct background screening, review source of funds, verify eligibility, and confirm the most appropriate investment structure.
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Investment
We coordinate your qualifying investment, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee every stage until the transaction is completed.
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Application
We prepare your complete application, coordinate all supporting documents, submit them to the relevant Latvian authorities, and monitor the process.
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Approval
Receive your Latvian residence permit with ongoing renewal guidance, compliance support, and long-term residency assistance from our team.
Easy Travel to 29 Destinations
Latvia residency by investment offers the chance to travel freely within the Schengen zone without the need for visa applications or any restrictions. This allows for complete freedom to arrange business trips at any time without prior planning, or a spontaneous family vacation to any of the amazing destinations in Europe.
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia offers several investment routes. The lowest entry route is generally the business share-capital investment route from €50,000, subject to company size, tax contribution, state fee, and compliance requirements. The real estate route starts from €250,000, plus a 5% state budget payment and property-related costs. Other routes may include bank subordinated investment and government bonds with higher capital requirements.
Latvia is attractive to internationally mobile investors because many applicants do not relocate full-time immediately. However, residency status must still be properly maintained through renewals, registration requirements, and ongoing legal compliance. If your long-term goal is permanent residence or citizenship, actual residence history in Latvia becomes significantly more important.
Yes. In many cases, applicants may include a spouse and qualifying dependent children, subject to documentation, proof of relationship, and financial support requirements. Family planning is one of the strongest reasons investors choose Latvia, particularly those seeking an EU base for future education, mobility, or relocation options.
Yes, qualifying Latvian real estate may also serve as an income-producing asset, depending on the property type, location, and management strategy. Riga is typically the most active market for long-term rental demand. However, returns are not guaranteed, and smart asset selection is critical. Residency should not be based on buying the cheapest qualifying unit.
Processing times depend on the route selected, document readiness, source-of-funds clarity, and the government review channel used. Well-prepared applications can move faster than delayed or incomplete files. In practice, many investors should plan for a multi-stage process covering structuring, investment execution, document preparation, and immigration approval rather than assuming an instant visa outcome.
Potentially yes, but not automatically. Latvia residency can form the first stage of a longer legal path toward permanent residence and citizenship. Citizenship generally requires genuine residence in Latvia, language proficiency, civic integration, and satisfaction of naturalisation rules at the time of application. It should be viewed as a long-term option, not an immediate investment purchase.
