Latvia offers residence by investment to non EU nationals, including Lebanese nationals, through routes administered by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs. The rules are set to change from 2027.
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.
Latvia residence by investment is open to nationals from outside the European Union, so Lebanese nationals can apply on the same terms as other non EU applicants. Eligibility turns on the qualifying investment, a clean record and meeting subsistence and documentation requirements rather than on nationality.
Standard checks on the source of funds apply. Confirm any conditions and the current eligibility rules with the official authority.
Reported routes have included a qualifying real estate investment, a fixed term bank deposit, government bonds, or a contribution to the share capital of a Latvian company. The business route has the lowest reported entry point. Note the pending change: if the June 2026 amendments are signed, from 1 January 2027 only the business investment route would remain. Confirm the current routes with the official authority before acting.
A successful application is reported to lead to a five year temporary residence permit, with no strict minimum number of days of physical presence required to maintain it. Processing times depend on the file and on checks. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Reported thresholds in euro are from EUR 250,000 for real estate, from EUR 280,000 for a five year bank deposit, from EUR 250,000 for government bonds, and from EUR 50,000 for a contribution to the share capital of a smaller Latvian company. Government charges and an OCMA subsistence requirement apply on top, and the subsistence figures are updated periodically. Confirm the current amounts and all fees with the official authority before committing funds.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | From EUR 250,000 (reported) | May be removed from 1 January 2027 |
| Bank deposit | From EUR 280,000 (reported) | Five year deposit, may be removed from 1 January 2027 |
| Government bonds | From EUR 250,000 (reported) | May be removed from 1 January 2027 |
| Business investment | From EUR 50,000 (reported) | Reported to remain after 2027 changes |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (Pilsonibas un migracijas lietu parvalde, OCMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open to non EU nationals and is not restricted by nationality. Approval depends on the qualifying investment and standard checks.
Yes. Amendments approved in June 2026 would, if signed, remove the real estate, securities and deposit routes from 1 January 2027 and leave business investment as the qualifying option. Confirm the current position with the official authority.
The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, known as OCMA, issues residence permits in Latvia.
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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