RESIDENCE PERMIT
Residence permits by investment in Latvia, often referred to as the Golden Visa program, have been a significant part of the country’s strategy to attract foreign capital. Below are key details and statistics about the program.
Latvia’s Golden Visa program allows foreign nationals to obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP) by making a significant financial investment in the country.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
- The applicant must purchase real estate worth at least €250,000.
- An additional government fee of 5% of the property value is required.
NATIONALITIES
- The majority of applicants come from non-EU countries, particularly Turkey, China, and various countries in the CIS region (Commonwealth of Independent States).
- There has also been notable interest from investors in other countries seeking access to the European Union.
RECENT STATISTICS
- 2020-2022: The number of residence permits issued through investment has been around a few hundred annually.
- Investment Distribution: The majority of investment-based residence permits are still granted through real estate purchases, followed by business and financial investments.
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