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Latvia Residence by Investment · Riga · Northern Europe

One of Europe's most affordable routes: a temporary residence permit through investment in a Latvian company, real estate, or a subordinated bank deposit, with a five-year renewable term.

From

€50,000

Processing

1–3 months

Minimum stay

1 day per year

Citizenship

Permanent residence after 5 years

Investment routes

Company equity investment

Plus a €10,000 state fee; SME employing locals

€50,000

Real estate

One property, plus 5% state duty

€250,000

Subordinated bank deposit

Five-year term in a Latvian credit institution

€280,000

Key benefits

Among the lowest entry thresholds in the EU
Only one day of presence per year
Schengen free movement
5-year renewable residence permit

Legal framework

Framework updated: 2024

Section 23 of the Immigration Law of Latvia. Qualifying routes: equity investment of €50,000 in a Latvian company (plus state fee), real estate of €250,000, or a €280,000 subordinated deposit in a Latvian bank.

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