Benefits of Latvian Residency
- Family reunification: spouse and children under 18 can be included.
- Location: Excellent transport links with Russia and other EU member states.
- Physical Requirement: No minimum stay required to be eligible for the residence permit renewal. The applicant only needs to go physically to renew the card.
- Right to live, work, and study in Latvia.
- No tax obligations for the investor if they are neither living nor working in Latvia.
- Safety and security, enhanced education opportunities.
- Stable and growing economy.
- Short processing time.
- Mobility: Visa-free travel within Schengen Area
- Path to Permanent Residency: after living at least 6 months/year for 5 years.
- Path to citizenship: after at least 10 years of legal residency and subject to knowledge of Latvian history and language
Eligibility Criteria
- To Be Over 18 years old.
- Be a non-EU/ EEA citizen.
- Have health insurance for the main applicant (and their family members if applicable) for one year.
- Sufficient fund to support their stay in Latvia: The amount should be demonstrated as a minimum of 8,400 EUR separately for the main applicant and their spouse, and 3,500 EUR for each child.
Family Inclusion
Investment Options
Equity Investment
€50,000 equity investment in a Latvian company (provided that the company annually pays at least €40.000 in taxes). With a holding period of five years. In addition to €10,000 donation.
Real Estate
Minimum €250,000 investment in real estate requires a 2% state fee for the transfer of ownership title and an additional 5% state fee for residency, payable upon issuance of residency.
Capital Deposit
Depositing minimum €280,000 in a Latvian bank for a period of five years, along with a one-time government fee of €25,000.
Investment Bonds
€250,000 investment in special-purpose, interest-free bonds, along with a one-time government fee of €38,000.
Application Process
- Select Investment Option.
- Document Collection.
- Application Submission.
- 5-year Residence Permit Issuance Upon Approval.
- Permanent Residency after 5 years of legal residency.
- Citizenship after 10 years of legal residency.