Latvia · Investing
Latvia Investor · €150k fund
Investment needed: €150k+ ≈ $168k
Temporary residence permit for investment in a state-established alternative investment fund manager
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Key facts
Investor · €150k fund is an investing route for Latvia. Applicants need an investment of €150k+ ≈ $168k. You can stay 5 yrs. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €150k+ ≈ $168k
- Government fees
- €10k ≈ $11k
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Cost
To apply: government fee €10k ≈ $11k; investment €150k+ ≈ $168k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€10k ≈ $11k
- EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200)Payment to the state budget.
Invested and held€150k+ ≈ $168k
- EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000)Investment in the manager of a state-established alternative investment fund for at least five years; the balance must stay at not less than EUR150,000 (≈ $168,000) for the permit to remain valid.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports, or passports from Belarus, Russia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The fund has not yet been established, so the provision is inapplicable for the time being.
What you must show3
- The investment in the manager of a state-established alternative investment fund is at least EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000).
- The investment is held for at least five years.
- A payment of EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) is made to the state budget.
Documents1
- A contract is concluded and the transfer is made with the fund manager.
After you arrive1
- The balance must stay at not less than EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000) for the permit to remain valid.
What happens at day 183
How Latvia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 5 years at first
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax yearA person staying in Latvia 183 days or more is a tax resident; a declared place of residence in Latvia also makes the person resident.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income: 25.5% on annual income below EUR105,300 (≈ $118,000) and 33% above, plus an additional 3% on annual income over EUR200,000 (≈ $223,000); non-taxable minimum EUR550 (≈ $610) a month in 2026.
All tax rules for Latvia Tax records checked
Full official text
New investment route in the Immigration Law (in force 15 September 2026): a contract and transfer of at least EUR150,000 (≈ $168,000) for at least five years with a manager of an alternative investment fund established by the state, plus EUR10,000 (≈ $11,200) to the state budget. No such state fund has been established yet, so the route cannot be used. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000) · Investment in the manager of a state-established alternative investment fund for at least five years; the balance must stay at not less than EUR150,000 (≈ $168,000) for the permit to remain valid. 1 2
- A fee of EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) · Payment to the state budget. 1
Requirements
- The fund has not yet been established, so the provision is inapplicable for the time being. 2
- The investment in the manager of a state-established alternative investment fund is at least EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000). 1
- The investment is held for at least five years. 1
- A payment of EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) is made to the state budget. 1
- A contract is concluded and the transfer is made with the fund manager. 1
- The balance must stay at not less than EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000) for the permit to remain valid. 1
- 1
Stay
- Up to five years.
- First stay: up to 60 months, decided case by case.
Nationality
Third-country nationals except Russian and Belarusian citizens. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Unrestricted employment rights (Immigration Law Section 44).
Family
Family members (spouse, minor children including children under guardianship, and persons in the holder's care) can request a residence permit for the holder's permit term (Immigration Law Section 27(3)).
Official sources
- Immigration Law (adopted 20 August 2026, in force 15 September 2026) · Saeima of the Republic of Latvia (likumi.lv) · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-09-01
- New Immigration Law takes effect (15 September 2026) · Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA/PMLP) · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-09-15
Investor · €150k fund and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor · €150k fund | Needs an investment of €150k+ ≈ $168k | 5 yr | Yes |
| Investor · €50k share capital | Needs an investment from €50k ≈ $56k | 2 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| D5 · Property over $150k Georgia | Needs assets of $150k+ | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Investor Visa · €1M donation Italy | Needs an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor · €150k fund?
An investment of at least EUR 150,000 (≈ $168,000). Investment in the manager of a state-established alternative investment fund for at least five years; the balance must stay at not less than EUR150,000 (≈ $168,000) for the permit to remain valid. A fee of EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200). Payment to the state budget.
How long can I stay on the Investor · €150k fund?
Up to five years.
Can I work on the Investor · €150k fund?
Yes. Unrestricted employment rights (Immigration Law Section 44).
Can I bring my family on the Investor · €150k fund?
Family members (spouse, minor children including children under guardianship, and persons in the holder's care) can request a residence permit for the holder's permit term (Immigration Law Section 27(3)).
Who can apply for the Investor · €150k fund?
Third-country nationals except Russian and Belarusian citizens. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
How are Investor · €150k fund holders taxed in Latvia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor · €150k (≈ $168,000) fund. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income: 25.5% on annual income below EUR105,300 (≈ $118,000) and 33% above, plus an additional 3% on annual income over EUR200,000 (≈ $223,000); non-taxable minimum EUR550 (≈ $610) a month in 2026.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Immigration Law (adopted 20 August 2026, in force 15 September 2026) · Saeima of the Republic of Latvia (likumi.lv) · checked 2026-10-11
- New Immigration Law takes effect (15 September 2026) · Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA/PMLP) · checked 2026-10-11
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