Latvia offers residence permits to investors who place qualifying capital in the country. This page explains the route for Vietnamese nationals.
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.
Vietnamese nationals can apply as third country investors. There is no general nationality bar. You need a clean record, a lawful source of funds and a qualifying investment that meets the current rules.
Confirm the exact document set, including any translations and legalisation, with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs before you start.
Latvia has offered several investment options. Reported routes have included an investment in a Latvian company, the purchase of real estate, the purchase of government bonds, and a deposit with a Latvian bank. Some routes carry an additional contribution to the state budget.
Thresholds and the additional state contribution can change, so verify the current amount for your chosen route with the official authority.
Processing has been reported at roughly two to four months from a complete application. Confirm the current expected timeline with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
On top of the qualifying investment there are state fees and, for some routes, a separate contribution to the state budget. Confirm each figure with the official authority before you budget.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Several routes including company, real estate, bonds or bank deposit |
| State budget contribution | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Applies to some routes |
| Permit validity | Multi year permit reported | Renewable subject to the rules in force |
| State fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the official authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes, Vietnamese nationals can apply as third country investors. There is no general nationality bar. Confirm your personal eligibility with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
Residence is a separate step from naturalisation. Any path to citizenship has its own residence, language and other conditions. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Processing has been reported at around two to four months from a complete file. Confirm the current timeline 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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