Investing in the capital of a Latvian company may serve as a basis for obtaining a residence permit for foreign investors.
This option is often considered by entrepreneurs and investors who plan to invest funds in an existing or new business in Latvia and take part in the development of a company within a European jurisdiction.
We help clients understand the eligibility requirements, assess whether this option is suitable in a specific situation, and provide support at every stage — from the initial consultation and eligibility review to document preparation and receiving a decision on the residence permit application.
Obtaining a residence permit through investment is possible provided that the requirements established by Latvian legislation are met.
As a rule, this option involves investing funds into the capital of a Latvian company. The investment amount is EUR 50,000. The investor is also required to make a one-time payment of EUR 10,000 to the state budget.
The procedure usually includes:
In addition, it is necessary to confirm sufficient means of subsistence and prepare the full set of documents required by law.
Since each investment situation may have its own specifics, it is important to assess the conditions in advance, structure the transaction properly, and organize document preparation in a correct and timely manner.
Many foreign nationals planning to obtain a residence permit in Latvia encounter questions already at the initial stage:
— what are the conditions for obtaining a residence permit
— what requirements are imposed on the applicant
— what documents need to be prepared
— how long the application process takes
— how much the documentation and processing cost
The answers to these questions largely depend on the legal basis under which the residence permit is requested.
Professional support helps to avoid mistakes, save time, and go through the residence permit application process calmly and with confidence.

Applying for a residence permit through investment in company share capital involves several consecutive stages. Depending on the circumstances, the procedure may vary slightly, but the main stages of the process remain similar.
At the first stage, we discuss the client’s situation in detail and assess the possibilities of obtaining a residence permit through investment in company share capital.
We analyse the investment terms, legal requirements, the amount of the required investment, and the related payments to determine in advance whether this option is suitable in the particular case.
After analysing the case, we help determine the most suitable investment format for obtaining a residence permit.
The investment may be made into an existing Latvian company, the investor’s own company, or a new company registered for the implementation of a business project.
We advise on the legal structure of the investment, prepare the necessary corporate documents, arrange the increase of the company’s share capital, and prepare the documents for the subsequent residence permit application.
Once the investment has been completed and the necessary documents have been prepared, the next stage begins — submission of the application for approval of an invitation.
The application is submitted on behalf of the Latvian company in accordance with the established procedure.
In some cases, approval of an invitation is not required.
After the invitation has been approved, the main set of documents for the residence permit application is submitted.
We prepare the full set of documents, complete the questionnaires and required forms in accordance with legal requirements and current application practice, so that the procedure is carried out correctly and without unnecessary delays.
After the full set of documents has been submitted, the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs reviews the documents provided and takes a decision on the case.
After a favourable decision is made, the applicant arrives in Latvia to complete the issuance of the residence permit card.
We support the client at every stage of obtaining a residence permit and help them go through the entire process — from the first consultation to the final result — calmly and confidently with our professional support.

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