There are two principal stages to apply for a temporary residence permit in Latvia:

Making investment
Consideration and selection of the most appropriate type of investment (read more)
Visit Latvia and arrange personal meetings, as appropriate
Negotiate the investment and conclude any agreements
Register with the competent state authorities

Applying for the residence permit
File all documents with the Latvian Embassy abroad
Receive the decision regarding the granting of the residence permit
Register the residence permit at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs in Latvia
Additional stages can be included if the foreigner is willing to visit Latvia before applying for the residence permit, for example, to see the real estate personally, to check the infrastructure, to discuss business opportunities, etc. For such purpose the usual travel and visa requirements will apply.

Overall, the whole procedure may require effort over several months (read more). Nevertheless our legal team is prepared to assist you at any stage or to take care of the whole procedure on your behalf. Please contact us for details.

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