Latvia offers a residence by investment route within the European Union, overseen by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs. Since the United Kingdom left the European Union, British nationals apply as third country nationals on the same basis as other investors from outside the bloc.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
British nationals are eligible. Following the United Kingdom departure from the European Union, UK citizens apply as third country nationals on the same terms as other non European Union investors. The main applicant must be at least 18, hold a clean criminal record and make and maintain a qualifying investment. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
Reported routes include an investment in a Latvian company, a qualifying real estate purchase, a bank deposit or government bonds, each carrying a state fee. The required amount depends on the route and, for the business route, on the size of the company. Confirm the live list of routes and the current thresholds with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs before committing any money.
Processing is commonly reported within a few months of a complete application. The residence permit is renewable while the qualifying investment is held. Confirm current processing times with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
The figures below are indicative and quoted in euro. Confirm the current amounts, state fees and any company conditions with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in a small or medium company | From EUR 50,000 | Plus a state fee. Conditions on company size apply. Confirm with OCMA |
| Real estate | From EUR 250,000 | Plus a government fee. Confirm the current figure with OCMA |
| Bank deposit | From EUR 280,000 | Plus fees. Confirm the current figure with OCMA |
| Government bonds | From EUR 250,000 | Plus fees. Confirm the current figure with OCMA |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), Latvia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. UK nationals apply as third country nationals on the same basis as other investors from outside the European Union. Confirm the current rules with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
No. It is a residence route in a European Union member state. Naturalisation is a separate and longer process with its own requirements. Confirm the current rules with the official authority and a licensed professional.
Processing is commonly reported within a few months of a complete application, though times vary. Confirm current scheduling with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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