Latvia Investment Residency Program
Europe's high-cost-performance Golden Visa, a highly attractive stepping stone to long-term residency in the Schengen Area.
Latvia offers one of Europe's most cost-effective Golden Visas with the lowest thresholds. By investing in real estate or a business, investors can quickly obtain a residency permit allowing free travel across all Schengen countries, enjoying high-quality European living and education.
Processing Time
1-3 Months
Min Investment
50,000 EUR (Corporate Shares)
Residency Req
Enter once a year
Passport Rank
9th Globally
Corporate Tax
20% Corporate Income Tax
Lightning-Fast Schengen Access
Travel freely across 29 Schengen countries, seamlessly connecting to Europe's business and cultural hubs.
Low European Threshold
Compared to Southern European countries, Latvia's investment threshold is extremely low, offering high cost-performance.
Safe & Livable
Beautiful natural environment, high forest coverage, excellent social security, and relatively low cost of living.
Whole Family Immigration
The main applicant's spouse and minor children can be included, enjoying European welfare and quality educational resources.
Tax Planning & Wealth Management
Tax policies vary wildly across global jurisdictions. Properly utilizing a second identity can effectively avoid double taxation, optimize corporate offshore structures, and provide a safer legal moat for family wealth succession. For specific tax plans, please consult our senior tax compliance experts for a 1-on-1 assessment.
Children's Education & Springboard to Elite Schools
Obtaining an overseas long-term residency or passport is a "golden key" to opening the doors of the world's top universities for your children. Not only can they enjoy local free public education or cost-effective international schools, but they can also return to China as "Overseas Chinese Students" or "International Students," using that advantage to gain admission to China's top higher education institutions with lower scores.
Preparation & Inspection
Compile basic documents; you can optionally inspect real estate or business projects on-site.
Complete Investment & Submit
After selecting a project, pay the investment funds and submit your application to the Latvian Immigration Department.
Obtain Approval & Land
Usually approved within 1-3 months; enter Latvia to record biometric data.
Collect Residency Card
Receive a 5-year residency card, which must be renewed according to regulations thereafter.
How long does the entire application cycle usually take?
Processing times vary greatly depending on the country and visa category. Generally, real estate investment immigration can be approved within a few months, while programs involving complex background checks or waiting lists might take 1-2 years. For specific timelines, please refer to the latest processing schedules from the local immigration office.
Are the requirements for explaining the source of funds strict?
For investment immigration programs, the vast majority of countries require applicants to prove the legal source of their investment funds. However, the strictness of documentary requirements varies by country. Our legal team will assist you in issuing the most logical source of funds explanation plan.
Which family members can the main applicant bring?
Most countries' residency or citizenship programs allow "one person applies, the whole family immigrates." This generally includes the main applicant's spouse and children under 18 (or under 21/25 if studying and financially dependent). Some countries even allow including both sets of parents.
Real Client Approvals & Timelines
The family wanted a controllable-cost EU residence backup. We selected Latvia real-estate residence, checked valuation and title risks, then built the renewal calendar.
A logistics entrepreneur preferred an operating Latvian company to residential property. We focused on paid-up capital, tax contribution and real Baltic operations.