Applicants belonging to all other countries are required to submit an additional document along with all documents stated above irrespective of the nature of investment.

Statement on punishability issued by a competent institution of the following countries:

  1. The country of the investor is a citizen.
  2. Every host country if the investor has resided in the country for a period in excess of 12 months. This requirement does not apply for individuals aged below 14 years.

Filing of Documents

Investors residing outside Republic of Latvia and Schengen Area

Documents related to application for a residence permit must be filed with the diplomatic or consular representative office of the Republic of Latvia in the country of residence of the investor.

Investors holding valid Residence Permit to reside in Schengen Area

Documents related to application for a residence permit must be filed with the diplomatic or consular representative office of the Republic of Latvia in the office located in the Schengen Area Member State.

Investors residing in a country with a valid unified visa

Documents related to application for a residence permit can be filed with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, Riga Section No. 1or at regional offices of the Office outside Riga City and Riga District.

The following investors can apply to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs:

  1. Holder of a valid Latvian Residence Permit with at least 30 days to expiry of validity, or
  2. The investor, by virtue of citizenship of his country, is allowed to travel to Latvia without a visa.
  3. Holder of holds valid residence permit issued in another Schengen Member State,
  4. Legal resident of Latvia and holder of long-term residence permit issued by a European Union Member State with at least 30 days to expiry of validity of the permit.
  5. Family member of a foreigner who is holder of long-term residence permit issued by a European Union Member State and who is legally staying in Latvia, provided the family was formed in another EU Member State before the foreigner applied for temporary residence permit in Latvia.