Latvia•EuropeTemporary Residence Permit - Investor (Golden Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit through business or real estate investment. Multiple investment options available including business capital, real estate, bank deposits, or government bonds. Valid for 5 years.
Latvia's Golden Visa offers residency through investment in the country's economy. Multiple pathways are available: business investment (EUR 50,000-100,000 depending on company size), real estate purchase (EUR 250,000 minimum), bank deposits (EUR 280,000 for 5 years in subordinated bonds), or government bonds.
The permit is valid for 5 years with annual ID card renewal but no physical presence requirement.
Check Your Eligibility
Take our quick assessment to see how well you match this visa and get personalized tips
Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
15,480 EUR
per year
Investment Required
50,000 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original
Investment documentation
Varies by investment type chosen
Proof of funds
Bank statements showing investment capital
Business plan
If business investment chosen
OptionalProperty documents
If real estate investment chosen
OptionalCriminal record certificate
From country of origin
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Multiple investment options
- No physical presence requirement
- Path to permanent residency
- Family-friendly
- EU access
- Can extend indefinitely
Considerations
- High initial investment required
- Must maintain investment
- Annual bureaucratic renewal
- Investment tied to permit
- Relatively long processing time
Application Process
Choose investment option
Select from business investment, real estate, bank deposits, or bonds
Prepare investment documents
Gather investment proof, business plans, property documents as applicable
Complete investment
Execute the chosen investment (EUR 50,000+ business or EUR 250,000+ real estate)
Submit application
Apply for residence permit at PMLP with investment documentation
Document review
PMLP reviews investment and application
Decision
Residence permit approved within 30-45 days
Receive permit
Temporary residence permit issued for 5 years
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application
Ready to Apply?
Check your eligibility first to see how well you match this visa