Latvia offers a residence permit to investors and is a member of the European Union and the Schengen area. This page explains how the programme applies to Egyptian citizens.
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.
The Latvian residence programme is open to citizens of countries outside the European Union who meet the financial and background requirements, and Egyptian citizens may apply.
Applicants must show that their funds are lawfully held and provide a clean record. Confirm your eligibility with the official authority.
Reported routes include the purchase of real estate, an investment in the capital of a Latvian company, or a deposit or contribution recognised by the programme. A state fee applies on top of the qualifying investment. Confirm the current routes and figures with the official authority.
The residence permit is granted for a fixed term and can be renewed while the investment is held. Permanent residence and, in time, citizenship may be possible after qualifying periods of lawful residence. Confirm current timelines with the official authority.
The table below sets out the reported qualifying amounts. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm the current numbers with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate option | EUR 250,000 reported | Single property. Confirm the current figure |
| State fee on real estate | Reported at 5 percent of the property price | Confirm with the official authority |
| Business capital option | From EUR 50,000 reported | Depends on company size. Confirm details |
| Proof of funds in a bank account | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Additional amounts apply for family members |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia (OCMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Latvia is in the European Union and the Schengen area, so a valid residence permit generally allows short stays in other Schengen countries. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Latvian citizenship may be possible after a qualifying period of lawful residence and meeting other conditions such as language. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The qualifying investment generally must be held while the permit is in force. Confirm the current holding rules with the official authority.
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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