Latvia Golden Visa: Investment, Stay, Residence

Ways to invest.

The official page lists 2 routes. You need only one.

Shares in a small Latvian company: EUR 60,000. EUR 50,000 into the share capital of a company with up to 50 staff and up to EUR 10 million turnover, plus a EUR 10,000 payment to the state budget. The company must pay at least EUR 40,000 in taxes each year, and at most 10 investors can use one company.

Shares in a large Latvian company: EUR 110,000. EUR 100,000 into the share capital of a company (with its Latvian subsidiaries) with more than 50 staff and over EUR 10 million turnover, plus a EUR 10,000 payment to the state budget. The company group must pay at least EUR 100,000 in taxes each year.

Who can apply.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

Non-EU citizens who put money into the share capital of a Latvian company. Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply.

Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Latvia without this visa.

Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply.

Investors on the company or fund route get the right to work in Latvia without restrictions.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much do I need to invest for the Latvia golden visa?

The lowest minimum is EUR 60,000, for shares in a small Latvian company. Other routes: shares in a large Latvian company (EUR 110,000). Fees come on top.

What can I invest in for the Latvia golden visa?

2 routes: shares in a small Latvian company and shares in a large Latvian company. You need only one.

How long do I need to spend in Latvia?

The official pages do not set a minimum stay to keep the investor permit. For permanent residence you must not be away more than 6 months in a row or 10 months in total over 5 years.

Does the Latvia golden visa lead to permanent residence?

After 5 years of unbroken residence you can apply for EU long-term resident status, which is the only permanent status under the new law. You need Latvian at A2 level, a Latvian culture and history course and enough money to live on.

How long does the Latvia golden visa last?

Up to 2 years. Yes, while the investment and the other conditions still hold. After 5 years in Latvia on the company route, each new permit needs a one-off EUR 2,000 payment.

How much does the Latvia golden visa cost?

EUR 160 to review the application within 30 days, EUR 280 within 10 working days or EUR 560 within 5 working days.

Can I work on the Latvia golden visa?

Investors on the company or fund route get the right to work in Latvia without restrictions.

Who can apply for the Latvia golden visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Non-EU citizens who put money into the share capital of a Latvian company. Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply.

Can I bring my family?

Family members can get a permit for the same length as the investor's permit.

How do I apply?

At a Latvian embassy or consulate outside the Schengen area, at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs if you are legally in Latvia, or online from abroad with a secure e-signature. The Office decides within 30 days. It can extend this, but to no more than 4 months from when it has all the documents.

Sources

Latvia: Temporary residence permit for investors (likumi.lv)
Latvia: how to apply (pmlp.gov.lv)
Latvia: Temporary residence permit for investors (pmlp.gov.lv)
Latvia: Temporary residence permit for investors (pmlp.gov.lv)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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