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EU Residency in Latvia via Business Investment
A compliant residency route for non-EU investors — from eligibility assessment to approval, supported by Latvian legal experts.
Who Is This Residency Option Designed For?
For investors who value legal clarity, predictability, and efficiency.
- This residency route is well suited if you:
- Are a non-EU national seeking a lawful, structured EU residency route
- Prefer a business-based residency solution over residential property ownership
- Seek a cost-efficient legal entry point to EU residency
- Understand that the primary objective is residency status, not investment yield
- Value legal certainty, transparency, and long-term compliance
- What this option does NOT require:
- Participation in company management
- Involvement in day-to-day business operations
- Employment or salary in Latvia
- Generation of personal income from the business
- Guaranteed or fixed investment returns
- The overall cost of obtaining residency under this route includes:
- The required capital contribution: EUR 50,000
- The mandatory state fee: EUR 10,000
- Legal and structuring costs, which vary depending on the client’s individual circumstances and case complexity
- Our legal position:This is a fully regulated residency mechanism under Latvian immigration law.
Each case is assessed individually to ensure compliance with migration, corporate, and tax regulations before any investment is made.
Legal Basis & Compliance
- A fully regulated EU residency mechanismThis residency route is explicitly provided for under Latvian immigration law
and is based on ownership participation in an existing Latvian company. - How it works in legal terms• The investor acquires a qualifying equity stake in an existing Latvian company
• The investment is properly documented and registered in accordance with corporate law
• The residency application is submitted under the applicable immigration provisions - Individual legal assessmentEach case is reviewed individually prior to any investment to ensure full compliance with:
• Latvian immigration law
• Corporate and company law requirements
• Tax and source-of-funds regulations
No investment is made before legal eligibility is confirmed.
Process Overview
- Preliminary Legal AssessmentWe review your nationality, background, and source of funds to confirm eligibility under Latvian immigration law.
- Structuring the InvestmentWe identify a suitable existing Latvian company and structure the qualifying shareholding in full compliance with corporate regulations.
- Capital Contribution & RegistrationThe investment is transferred, documented, and officially registered in accordance with Latvian company law.
- Residency Application SubmissionThe residence permit application is prepared and submitted to the Latvian authorities under the applicable immigration provisions.
- Permit Issuance & Ongoing ComplianceUpon approval, you receive your EU residence permit. We remain available for renewals and compliance-related matters.
Each step is handled by our legal team in Latvia, with full compliance at every stage.
Alternative Investment-Based Residency Routes
Legally established pathways under Latvian immigration law
This residency route is based on the acquisition of qualifying residential real estate in Latvia with a minimum investment threshold of EUR 250,000, subject to statutory conditions.
Key considerations include:
Key considerations include:
- payment via non-cash bank transfer;
- acquisition from eligible sellers under Latvian law;
- minimum cadastral value requirements;
- payment of a one-time state fee of 5% upon application;
- restrictions on land use (no agricultural or forest land).
Based on subordinated obligations* with a credit institution, in the amount of no less than EUR 280,000, subject to the following conditions:
- the term of the agreement with the credit institution is not less than 5 years;
- the investor, when applying for the initial residence permit on the basis of investment in a credit institution of Latvia, has paid a one-time state fee of EUR 25,000 into the national budget.
Non-interest-bearing bonds are issued and provided to a foreign national if, in accordance with the legal acts regulating residence permit issuance, the individual has received a decision to grant the residence permit and has paid for the bonds from their current account in a Latvian credit institution or a branch of a foreign credit institution.
The investment in bonds must be in the amount of EUR 250,000, and upon the first application for a residence permit, a one-time state fee of EUR 38,000 must be paid.
A distinguishing feature of this option is the absence of the requirement for annual registration.
The investment in bonds must be in the amount of EUR 250,000, and upon the first application for a residence permit, a one-time state fee of EUR 38,000 must be paid.
A distinguishing feature of this option is the absence of the requirement for annual registration.
Next Step: Preliminary Eligibility Check
No obligation. This initial review helps us confirm your eligibility under Latvian immigration law.
No obligation. This initial review helps us confirm your eligibility under Latvian immigration law.
No obligation. This request is for preliminary eligibility assessment only. All information is treated as confidential and reviewed solely for legal compliance purposes.
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Contact Us For a Confidential Consultation.
Our legal team will be glad to assist you in person, by phone, or online.
Our legal team will be glad to assist you in person, by phone, or online.
Krisjana Barona Street 32 - 12, Riga, LV-1011, Latvia
Phone: +371 27 81 53 96
Email: info@padva.eu
Phone: +371 27 81 53 96
Email: info@padva.eu
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