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After five years of continuous lawful temporary residence, non-EU nationals can apply for a permanent residence permit, and separately for EU Long-Term Resident status, which carries EU-wide rights. Both require Latvian language proficiency and financial self-sufficiency; from 2026 stricter requirements apply, including a higher language level and knowledge of the constitution and history.
Non-EU nationals with at least five continuous years of lawful residence in Latvia.
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Latvia offers temporary residence on several distinct investment grounds — real estate, share capital in a Latvian company, interest-free government bonds, or subordinated bank liabilities. Each route also requires a separate one-off payment into the state budget when the first permit is issued.
This permit lets family members of a Latvian citizen, Latvian non-citizen, or a foreigner holding a permanent residence permit obtain temporary residence on family grounds. The sponsor must first obtain PMLP's approval of a formal invitation and take on responsibility for the family member.
After five years of continuous lawful temporary residence, non-EU nationals can apply for a permanent residence permit and, separately, for EU Long-Term Resident status with EU-wide rights. Both require Latvian language proficiency and financial self-sufficiency, with stricter rules from 2026.
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