What is the Latvia Golden Visa?
The Latvia Golden Visa is a program that offers investors the opportunity to obtain a residence permit in Latvia, a member state of the European Union, within as little as three months through investment. In addition to the right to live, work, and study in Latvia, the program provides freedom of travel within the Schengen Area.As of September 15, 2026, the option to obtain a residence permit by purchasing real estate has been removed, and new investment fund and updated company capital models have been introduced.
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The initial temporary residence permit obtained through company capital investment is issued for 2 years and can be renewed as long as the required conditions continue to be met.
Investment Options
There are updated investment alternatives available for obtaining a Latvia Golden Visa as of September 15, 2026. Real estate investment is no longer applicable. This diversity allows investors to choose a path suitable for their budgets and goals.
Golden Visa provides the right to live, study, and work in Europe while offering freedom of movement in the Schengen Area. Latvia Golden Visa stands out as a stable and strategic residence solution for investors looking to gain access to Europe.
Advantages of the Latvia Residence Permit by Investment Program
Requirements for Latvia Golden Visa Application
Latvia Golden Visa requirements include the following criteria:
- Holding a passport from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland (Being a third-country national)
- Having a clean criminal record
- Investing in one of the [options offered] updated investment options (Investment Fund or Company Capital) within the scope of Latvia Golden Visa program
- Documenting sufficient and legal financial resources
- Having valid health insurance for yourself and your dependents
Renewal and Maintaining Validity of Golden Visa
Golden Visa allows you to obtain a residence permit through investment in Latvia. In order to maintain the validity of your residence permit, you must maintain your investment in accordance with the program conditions.
Documents required from applicants during the renewal process:
- Documents showing the continuation of the investment and statutory requirements
- Current health insurance
- Clean criminal record
As long as renewal conditions are regularly fulfilled, the Golden Visa can be extended smoothly, forming the foundation for permanent residency and citizenship applications in the following years.
Latvian Citizenship
Five years after receiving the residence permit, the applicant can apply for a permanent residence permit. To qualify for a permanent residence permit, the candidate must have spent four out of the five years in the country and successfully passed the basic A2 level Latvian language exam. The applicant must also have proven knowledge of Latvia's general history and national anthem.
Golden Visa helps you obtain a residence permit; you cannot obtain direct citizenship rights. To apply for citizenship, at the end of the 10th year, you must have resided in the country for at least 6 months per year.