Residence Permits
Residence Permit in Latvia Based on Investment in Government Bonds (Golden Visa)
Minimum investment for a Latvia residence permit via government bonds: €250,000 in Latvian government bonds, plus a €38,000 payment to the state budget. The permit covers the investor, their spouse, minor children from all marriages, and any dependants in their care.
Afortis provides legal and administrative assistance: we prepare and file your application. Applications are decided by the Latvian migration authority (OCMA), not by Afortis.
Overview
General Information
The permit is issued for up to 5 years with no annual renewal requirement — one of the few investor permit categories in Latvia that works this way.
To qualify, the investor must also show sufficient means of subsistence: at least three times the gross minimum wage established in Latvia at the time of application.
Key Features of Latvia Bond Investment Residency
Five years. No annual renewals. That alone sets this route apart from most other investor permit categories under Latvian immigration law.
The bond investment is the qualifying act. Once the €250,000 is placed and the €38,000 state budget payment is confirmed, the residency basis is established for the full permit term.
In practice, PMLP (Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs) scrutinises the source of funds more closely than the investment amount itself. Documentation showing the lawful origin of capital should be prepared carefully before filing.
Who Is It For
Who This Route Works For
This latvia golden visa bonds route suits foreign nationals who:
hold significant capital but have no plans to work or run a business in Latvia
want an EU residence permit with minimal ongoing administrative obligations
are looking at Latvia as a long-term residency base with access to the Schengen Area
It is not well-suited to investors who want an active presence in the Latvian economy — other permit categories fit that profile better.
Rights and Restrictions
A latvia residence permit government bonds holder receives:
- the right to reside in Latvia
- free movement across the Schengen Area
- the ability to arrange residence permits for qualifying family members
- no annual renewal requirement for the 5-year term
There is no right to employment or self-employment attached to this permit type by default.
What Comes Next
Path to Permanent Residence
Latvia bond investment residency is a recognised basis for applying for a permanent residence permit in Latvia.
Holders who meet the statutory residency and other conditions can proceed to permanent residence through this route without switching to a different permit category.
Start the Process
Ready to apply for a Latvia residence permit government bonds programme?
We handle everything from source-of-funds verification to receipt of the residence permit card. Contact us to discuss your situation.
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