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Latvia Investor Residence Permit

Q: Can my family be included?

Spouse and children under 18. (secondary source)

Accepting applicationsFrom EUR 50,000

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Temporary residence in Latvia for investors in a Latvian company. Property and bank-deposit routes closed under a new Immigration Law in September 2026.

Investment from: EUR 50,000
Processing: To confirm
Family: Spouse, Children
Stay required: See the stay rules

Decision summary

What do you obtain?: Latvia Investor Residence PermitRoute to citizenshipPermanent residence after five years (four of them lived in Latvia, with Latvian at A2);
What does your family invest?: EUR 50,000 (smaller company) or EUR 100,000 (larger company), plus a EUR 10,000 state payment.
What is additional?: A one-time EUR 10,000 payment to the state budget.
How long does it take?: Information pending verification
Must you travel or live there?: No minimum number of days, but a yearly visit to confirm the investment is still held.
What is the main drawback?: The company must pay EUR 40,000 or EUR 100,000 in tax a year. Property and deposit routes closed in September 2026. Not open to citizens of Russia or Belarus.
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The company must meet annual tax-payment thresholds (EUR 40,000 or EUR 100,000). Property and deposit routes closed to new applicants in September 2026. Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply on either investment route.Full details below
Family inclusion: Spouse, Children · conditions apply
Program status: Operational

Overview

Latvia's new Immigration Law, in force from 15 September 2026, removed the real estate and bank deposit routes for new applicants. Applications filed up to 14 September 2026 are processed under the old rules.

The remaining route is an investment in a Latvian company's share capital: EUR 50,000 for a smaller company or EUR 100,000 for a larger one, plus a EUR 10,000 state payment with the first application. Permits on this route last up to two years.

A new route through a state-established investment fund (EUR 150,000 for five years) is in the law but was not yet available when this page was reviewed.

Path to citizenship

10 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship

Permanent residence after five years (four of them lived in Latvia, with Latvian at A2); citizenship after ten years, usually giving up other citizenships.

See every residency route to citizenship →

Who this program may not suit

Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:

Your budget is below EUR 50,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Your nationality is excluded by the program's rules. Check your nationality

Investment pathways

Investment pathway: Investment in the share capital of a Latvian company; a state fund route is planned.
Minimum investment: EUR 50,000 (smaller company) or EUR 100,000 (larger company), plus a EUR 10,000 state payment.

Checked against official programme sources

Family inclusion

Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule

Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.

Eligible dependents: Spouse and children under 18.

Checked against official programme sources

Application process

1Invest in the share capital of a Latvian company (EUR 50,000 in a smaller company or EUR 100,000 in a larger one) and register the investment with the Latvian company register.
2Prepare the application with proof of investment, health insurance and other required documents, and pay the state fee plus the EUR 10,000 one-off state budget payment.
3Submit to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs in Latvia or through a Latvian diplomatic or consular mission abroad; investor applicants face additional security vetting.
4The Office reviews the file and, for objective reasons, may extend its deadline by no more than four months from receipt of documents.
5If approved while abroad, obtain a long-stay (D) visa, enter Latvia and complete residence card formalities; company-route permits are now issued for up to two years.
6Renewal requires the company to keep meeting its annual tax-payment criteria and the investment to remain in place.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Investment and fees

Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

Estimate for your family

Spouse

Children0

Parents0

Investment for your family: EUR 50,000; Company share capital (smaller company)
Known total so far: EUR 50,000; 5 cost items not yet included

Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages

Qualifying investment

Company share capital (smaller company): EUR 50,000

Government & due diligence fees

State payment (first permit): EUR 10,000

Estimated additional costs: A one-time EUR 10,000 payment to the state budget.
To be confirmed: Government fees · Due diligence fees · Investment holding period

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Residence requirements

Residence requirements: No minimum number of days, but a yearly visit to confirm the investment is still held.
Renewal requirements: Company-route permits are granted for up to two years at a time.
Potential route to citizenship: Permanent residence after five years (four of them lived in Latvia, with Latvian at A2); citizenship after ten years, usually giving up other citizenships.

Checked against official programme sources

Due diligence and documentation

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

Recent changes

15 Sept 2026
Latvia ends its property and deposit routes
Latvia's new Immigration Law ended residence through real estate and bank deposits. The company investment route remains.

All programme changes

Considerations, limitations and risks

Important restrictions

The company must meet annual tax-payment thresholds (EUR 40,000 or EUR 100,000). Property and deposit routes closed to new applicants in September 2026. Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply on either investment route.

Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.

Status and authority

Operational status: Operational
Official government authority: Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA/PMLP), Latvia
Legal basis: Immigration Law adopted by the Saeima on 11 June 2026, returned by the President for review on 19 June 2026 and adopted again on 20 August 2026; in force from 15 September 2026.
Nationality restrictions: Citizens of Russia and Belarus are excluded from the investment routes.

Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still get Latvian residence by buying property?

No, not as a new applicant. The property and deposit routes closed under the new Immigration Law in September 2026; applications already accepted are processed under the old rules.

What is the minimum investment for Latvia Investor Residence Permit?

EUR 50,000 (smaller company) or EUR 100,000 (larger company), plus a EUR 10,000 state payment.

Can my family be included?

Spouse and children under 18.

Is there a minimum stay requirement for Latvia Investor Residence Permit?

No minimum number of days, but a yearly visit to confirm the investment is still held.

How long does the process take?

Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.

Does the Latvia Investor Residence Permit lead to citizenship?

Permanent residence after five years (four of them lived in Latvia, with Latvian at A2); citizenship after ten years, usually giving up other citizenships.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.