EU Residency by Investment

Latvia Your Low-Entry EU Base

One of Europe's most accessible EU residency pathways. Qualifying investments start at €50,000 — with Schengen access, full family inclusion, and a clear path to permanent residence.

€50K Entry No Min. Stay Full Family Included 29 Schengen Countries Path to Citizenship
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€1.3B+
Foreign Investment Facilitated
2010
Programme Established
3–4 mo
Typical Processing Time
29
Schengen Countries

Latvia Golden Visa: Your Gateway to Europe

Europe’s Most Accessible Pathway to EU Residency

Latvia offers one of Europe's most accessible EU residency pathways. With qualifying investments starting at €50,000, the so-called Latvia "Golden Visa" provides a renewable five-year temporary residence permit, Schengen-wide mobility, and clearly defined progression to permanent residence and citizenship — all without a minimum annual stay requirement. Over €1.3 billion in foreign investment has been facilitated through the programme, which was established in 2010 and is administered by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA/PMLP). That's a track record worth noting.

Access Available Residency Pathways

Unmatched Affordability

Absolute Freedom

Schengen-Wide Mobility

5-Year Status

Clear Pathway

Why Latvia

Key Advantages of the
Latvia Investment Residency

Core benefits for global founders, investors, and families looking for a strategic EU base.

Lowest EU Entry Threshold

€50,000 share capital investment — one of the lowest entry thresholds among any EU residency by investment programme currently accepting applicants.

No Minimum Stay

Only one annual visit required for renewal. No physical stay obligation otherwise — ideal for globally mobile entrepreneurs who cannot relocate full-time.

Full Family Inclusion

Include your spouse and dependent children under 18 in a single application. No separate filings or additional investment amounts required.

Schengen-Wide Mobility

Travel freely across 29 European countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your Latvian permit functions as a Schengen access card.

Live, Work & Study Rights

Full right to work in Latvia without a separate work permit, and to study and conduct business. A true live-work-study EU permit.

Pathway to EU Citizenship

5 years of residence → EU permanent residence. 10 years → Latvian citizenship. A clear roadmap from temporary permit to full EU rights.

Pathway to Permanent Residence & Citizenship

After 5 years of lawful residence → apply for EU long-term permanent residence. After 10 years → eligibility for Latvian citizenship (subject to language and integration requirements). This provides a clear roadmap from residency to full EU rights.

No tax on global income if you are resident in Latvia for less than 183 days per year. For internationally mobile founders, this Latvia tax residency rule offers significant planning flexibility.

Why These Latvia Residency Advantages Matter for Your Family and Business

When combined, these benefits create a low-cost, high-mobility EU base that supports:

Remote business operations
Family security and Schengen access
Tax efficiency without full-time relocation
A credible European legal presence for investors and partners
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Eligibility

Who Qualifies for Latvia Residency?

The programme is open to non-EU nationals who meet the following criteria:

Check Your Eligibility

At least 18 years old with a valid passport from a non-EU country.

Clean criminal record — no serious convictions, no ongoing investigations.

Pass a health check including a medical certificate and tuberculosis screening.

Prove legally sourced funds for the chosen investment route.

Valid health insurance covering at least €42,600 annually.

Bank balance of at least €8,880 per main applicant + €8,880 per spouse + €2,664 per child, demonstrating financial self-sufficiency.

Not subject to any international sanctions or security restrictions.

Your Options

The Four Investment Routes

We do not push one route. We present facts, then advise based on your goals.

Most Popular

Business

€50,000

+ €10,000 state fee

Active entrepreneurs, operators, and investors who want a genuine EU business footprint. Lowest total cost of entry.

Tangible Asset

Real Estate

€250,000

+ 5% of purchase price (~€12,500)

Families seeking tangible assets and potential rental income in the EU.

Risk-Averse

Gov. Bonds

€250,000

+ €38,000 state fee

Passive investors who prefer a return of capital with sovereign-level security.

Conservative

Bank Deposit

€280,000

+ €25,000 state fee

Wealth holders who want full liquidity returned after five years in a regulated EU bank.

The Process

From First Inquiry to Residence Card

Typically 3–4 months from submission to card in hand.

Processing Fees (OCMA)

30-day processing: €160
10-day processing: €280
5-day processing: €560

Get Your Personalised Timeline
1
Assessment

We review your profile, source of funds, and preferred investment route.

One remote session
2
Legal Setup / Investment

Our local team registers the company (or identifies compliant real estate/bonds/deposit).

Sign via power of attorney — fully remote
3
Application Filing

Complete dossier submitted to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA/PMLP).

Remote — no travel needed
4
Approval-in-Principle

OCMA issues conditional approval. You then complete the investment (transfer funds, finalise share capital).

Funds transferred at this stage
5
One Visit to Riga

Provide biometrics, collect the residence card. Minimum 2–3 days in Latvia, within 90 days of approval.

Only required in-person step
6
Annual Renewals

We handle compliance, tax filings (for business route), and renewal paperwork. One brief visit per year.

Lionsgate manages everything
Beyond the Permit

The Lionsgate Integration

Securing a Latvian residence card is a transaction. Building a durable European legacy is a strategy. We embed your Latvia permit into a wider framework.

Design My EU Plan
Corporate Structuring

Your Latvian company becomes an EU-compliant operating or holding entity — properly structured from day one.

Tax Residency Planning

Avoid unwanted tax traps when moving or spending time across multiple countries. Proactive, not reactive.

Succession & Wealth Transfer

Multi-jurisdiction wills, foundations, and trust equivalents tailored to your family's cross-border reality.

Beneficial Ownership Compliance

Stay ahead of CRS, FATCA, and EU transparency registers before they become problems.

Family office alignment

If you already run a family office, we integrate your residency into its governance.

And we do not disappear after approval. Our after-sales team handles:

Property management (if you chose real estate)

Company accounting and annual filings (if you chose business)

Permit renewals and biometric reminders

Updates on Latvian immigration and tax law changes

Design Your Integrated EU Plan
Our Clients

Who We Work With in Latvia

If you're building something real, Latvia is ready for you.

Fintech & Neobank Founders Web3, VASP & DeFi Projects Forex & iGaming Operators VC-Backed Startups Global Families Crypto Investors Remote Business Operators Family Office Principals
Our Edge

Why Lionsgate International?

We are not a form-filling agency. We are strategists with deep execution capability.

OCMA Relationships

Active, on-the-ground relationships with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, notaries, licensed banks, and property developers.

Law & Mobility as One

Our structure integrates legal expertise and global mobility as a single unit — not separate silos that don't communicate.

Founder-Focused

Solutions structured for entrepreneurs and investors — not administrative convenience or generic applicants.

Long-Term Commitment

Our engagement extends through renewals, changes in family composition, succession events, and decades of relationship continuity.

FAQ

Common Questions

The standard programme covers unmarried dependent children under 18. Older dependent children may be considered in specific circumstances — our team advises on a case-by-case basis depending on dependency status and local regulations.

No — if you spend fewer than 183 days per year in Latvia, you are not considered a tax resident and are not subject to Latvian tax on global income. This is a key planning advantage for mobile founders and investors.

The company must maintain its registered share capital and comply with Latvian corporate law, including annual filings. Lionsgate handles all accounting and compliance on your behalf — the company does not need to trade actively, but must remain in good standing.

The permit is issued for five years and is fully renewable. After five years of lawful residence, you may apply for EU long-term permanent residence. After ten years, you become eligible for Latvian citizenship, subject to language and integration requirements.

We conduct a full cross-programme analysis for every client. If Latvia is not your optimal route — perhaps due to family profile, source of wealth, or long-term goals — we will tell you that and recommend the right alternative. Our goal is the best outcome for you, not the easiest sale for us.

From Temporary Permit
to Permanent Legacy

Start your Latvia roadmap today. Our advisors build personalised strategic plans — not generic applications.

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