Residency Permit Program
Advantages
- Inclusion of spouse and children under 18 years old
- Fast processing
- Visa-free travel to the countries in the Schengen Area,Switzerland, Norway and Iceland
- Able to stay in any Schengen Member State up to three months within any half year
- No physical residency requirements
- The right for the applicant to work in Latvia
- The right to receive discounted or free education within The European Union
- The right to obtain a Latvian driver’s license, which is valid In all Member States of the European Union The right to acquire and register a vehicle within the Territory of Latvia
Requirements
- Aged 18 years or older
- Applicant must have no criminal record
- Applicants must have sufficient income to support the applicant and dependents
- €13,320/year – Main Applicant
- €4,440/year – Spouse
- €2,592/year – Per child
- Health Insurance for applicant and dependents
- Make a qualifying investment in real estate, or in the share Capital of a Latvian company and hold the investment for 5 years
Investment Options
- The applicant must invest in Real estate or shares in a Company in Latvia
- Real Estate investment
- €250,000 minimum investment
- 5% government fee
- 2% Registration fees
The investment must be held for a minimum of 5 years, And must be retained if the residency permit is renewed
Process
- Fast processing within approx. 90 days to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit
- Successful applicants and dependents will be granted a Temporary Residence Permit valid for 5 years
- Applicants who have kept their investment for 5 years can apply for renewal for an additional 5 years every 5 Every 5 years subject to payment of a renewal fee Of €5,000
- Applicants who have continuously resided in Latvia for 5 Years will be entitled to apply for Permanent Resident Permit
- Applicants and their dependents can receive subsidized Healthcare and Education benefits after becoming permanent residents
- Applicants and their dependents can apply for Latvian Citizenship after 10 years of legal residence in Latvia