The Latvia Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”) program enables non-EU nationals to obtain a renewable temporary residence permit through qualifying investments in Latvia. The scheme offers a cost-efficient pathway to European residency with free movement inside the Schengen Area, a route to permanent residency after holding temporary permits, and potential citizenship after 10 years of continuous legal residence.
Select the investment route and prepare supporting documentation (proof of funds, translations, notarisation where required).
Undergo due-diligence and eligibility checks (including source-of-funds).
Submit the application to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) in Latvia or via a Latvian embassy/consulate.
Complete biometrics and, if applicable, obtain a D-type entry visa to finalise registration.
Receive the temporary residence permit (commonly 1 year initially and then renewed, or issued for up to 5 years depending on route).
Maintain the investment and renew as required; meet presence rules to progress to permanent residency and later citizenship.
The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old and hold a clean criminal record.
Applicant must be a third-country national.
Only legally married spouses may be included; dependent children under 18 may be included.
Satisfy the specific investment criteria for the chosen route and pass source-of-fund checks.
Provide required documents with proper legalisation/translation and pay government fees.
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