Latvia approved changes that would narrow its residence by investment routes from 2027. Here is the current position and what to watch.
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.
In 2025 the Latvian Parliament approved amendments to the Immigration Law that would reshape the residence by investment programme. If brought fully into force, the amendments would remove the real estate, government securities, and bank deposit routes, leaving business investment in a Latvian company as the main qualifying option. Reports also indicate the validity of a permit obtained through business investment could be shortened. Confirm the final text and dates with OCMA.
As of the date shown, the established investment routes still operate while the transition runs. Business investment in a Latvian company has the lowest entry capital. Real estate, bank deposit, and government securities routes have historically also qualified, each with its own minimum and state fee. Because the law is changing, applicants under the older routes may face a closing window. OCMA publishes the binding rules and the exact closing dates.
Watch for the President signing the amendments and the commencement date, after which removed routes would no longer accept new applicants. Watch for any change to permit validity for the business route. Watch for transitional provisions that protect applications already filed. Always confirm the live position with OCMA before committing funds, since dates and details can shift.
| Item | Indicative position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business investment route | Expected to remain | Lowest entry capital. Confirm validity period with OCMA |
| Real estate route | Set to be removed from 2027 | Confirm the closing date with OCMA |
| Bank deposit and securities routes | Set to be removed from 2027 | Confirm the closing date with OCMA |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
During the transition the older routes may still operate, but a closing window applies. Confirm whether the route is open and the exact closing date with OCMA before you act.
Business investment in a Latvian company is expected to remain the main qualifying option. Confirm the current rules and any change to permit validity with OCMA.
The changes are tied to the President signing the amendments and a commencement date that has been reported for 2027. Confirm the final dates with OCMA.
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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