Residency through real estate investment in Latvia
Investing in Latvian real estate offers a clear pathway to a 5‑year temporary residence permit—combined with Schengen‑wide travel rights—by meeting a single, uniform investment threshold and a handful of straightforward criteria. Our Real Estate Investment Solutions guide you from property selection through permit issuance and beyond, ensuring your investment fully qualifies and your residency timeline stays on track.
Our real estate investment services
Here’s our full suite of Real Estate Investment services—designed to cover every critical step in securing your residence permit through property investment:
- Strategic property selection
- Due diligence & appraisal support
- Transaction structuring & execution
- State fee management
- Permit application assistance
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
Ready to begin your real‑estate investment journey in Latvia? Contact Us to open our quick inquiry form and schedule your personalized consultation.
Key investment requirements
Below is a concise overview of the mandatory criteria for qualifying your real estate investment in Latvia’s residence‑by‑investment program:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | €250,000 total purchase price (one property in Riga/Jurmala; up to two properties elsewhere) |
| Property Type | Completed residential or commercial building (no raw land, agricultural or forest plots) |
| Cadastral Value Floor | ≥ €80,000 total (or ≥ €40,000 each if two properties outside Riga/Jurmala). Else, certified appraisal to confirm market value. |
| Seller & Payment | Seller must be an EU/Latvian taxpayer; payment via bank transfer only (no cash). |
| State Fee | 5% of purchase price (paid once at application; non‑refundable). |
| Holding Period | Maintain full ownership for the 5‑year permit term; selling early may revoke residency eligibility. |
Next steps
For a personalized consultation and to start your real‑estate‑backed residency journey in Latvia, contact us today. Our experts will tailor a property investment plan that aligns with your goals and ensures full compliance with the latest Latvian immigration regulations.