Latvia Golden Visa

Latvia Golden Visa

Latvia Golden Visa — EU Residency in Under 3 Months

 

Secure a five-year, renewable residence permit in Latvia — the Schengen Area’s most cost-effective investment route — and gain seamless access to Europe’s business and lifestyle opportunities. 

 

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Programme Snapshot

Residency term	5 years + 5-year extensions while investment is maintained
Processing time	2–3 months from file submission to residence card
Minimum investment	€ 100,000 share-capital stake or € 10,000 donation to the Latvian state budget
Eligible family	Spouse & children under 18 included in the same file
Physical-stay rule	Just one visit per year to keep status active

 

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Why Latvia?

• Schengen freedom — visa-free travel across 29 European states (90/180-day rule). 

• Fast, affordable entry — lowest capital threshold of any EU investor visa.

• Safe & stable — ranked 6ᵗʰ safest country worldwide; modern healthcare and education. 

• Business gateway — strategic Baltic hub with low taxes, EU market reach and a highly skilled workforce.

 

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Investment Routes

 

1. Share-Capital Stake — € 100,000

• Buy Category B shares in a qualifying Latvian company.

• Minority-shareholder status; guaranteed buy-back after 5 years.

• Company must meet 50-employee, €10 m turnover and €100 k annual tax thresholds. 

 

2. State Budget Contribution — € 10,000

• One-time, non-refundable donation to the Latvian Treasury. No maintenance required. 

 

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Eligibility Checklist

• Age 18 + & clean criminal record.

• Third-country national (non-EU).

• Legally sourced funds ≥ €100 000.

• Legally married spouse; dependent children < 18. 

 

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Streamlined Application Path

Stage	Timeline*	Action
1. File Prep	Week 1	Collect KYC, police clearance, proof of funds
2. Submission	Week 2	Lodge application & pay government fees
3. Approval-in-Principle	Week 6–8	Invest €100 k / donate €10 k
4. Biometrics in Riga	Week 9	One-day visit for fingerprints & photo
5. Residence Card Issued	Week 10–12	Collect 5-year permit

*Indicative; exact timing depends on document readiness and Latvian Immigration workload.

 

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Key Resident Benefits

• Live, work and study anywhere in Latvia.

• Hold EU-issued residence card recognised across Schengen.

• Pathway to permanent residence or EU long-term resident status after 5 years. 

• Only minimal annual presence; no language exam for renewals.

 

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Take the Next Step

 

Position your family and assets at the heart of Europe with Latvia’s Golden Visa. Contact our specialists for a personalised cost breakdown and start your application today.

 

All figures reflect Latvian legislation as of 2025 and may change without prior notice.