Latvia offers EU/Schengen residence through qualifying investment. From 15 September 2026, the long-standing real-estate and bank-deposit Golden Visa routes close to new applicants. The company-equity route remains available from €50,000 plus a €10,000 state payment, although the permit is reduced to up to two years. A new €150,000 alternative investment fund route is legislated but is not yet operational.
- From
- From €50,000 company equity + €10,000 state payment. €100,000 for larger companies. €150,000 fund route + €10,000 state payment, not yet operational.
- Timeline
- Approximately 3–4 months
- Stay
- No continuous residence requirement. Investors are not required to relocate permanently to Latvia solely to maintain investor residence, but permit registration/renewal and applicable entry requirements must be observed.