Is it possible to obtain a Latvian residence permit without traveling: submitting documents

Modern investors value not only investment conditions but also convenience of the process. One common question: Is it necessary to come to Latvia in person to submit residence permit documents? The answer is no. The Latvian investment residence permit program allows all key steps to be completed remotely, using power of attorney, online services, and consular support.

This is especially important for investors from countries without direct access to the Schengen Area or the ability to travel frequently abroad.

📝 What can be done remotely

1. Signing the investment agreement

• All documents are executed based on a power of attorney, notarized locally and legalized (apostille/consular legalization).

2. Investment registration

• Constitutive documents, transfer of funds to the share capital, and state registration are completed without personal presence — via a Latvian representative or partner company.

3. Collection and submission of the document package

• o Certificates of good conduct
• o Proof of funds origin
• o Translations and notarization

All of this can be prepared from your own country, with the help of lawyers and translators accredited in the EU.

4. Submission of the residence permit application

• It is submitted either through the Latvian consulate in your country or through an authorized representative in Latvia. Many investors never visit the country until the final stage.

✈️ When to visit?

Only at the final stage — to receive the plastic residence permit card. After approval, the investor must:

•  Come to Latvia for 1–2 days;
•  Provide fingerprints;
•  Receive the resident ID card.

This is the only moment when physical presence is required. Logistics of the visit can be delegated to the hosting party if desired.

🤝 Security & control

Remote submission does not mean reduced transparency. All steps are carried out in strict accordance with the law. Working with a licensed partner, you receive:

•  Notarized contracts;
•  Report on registration completion;
•  Bank confirmations of fund receipt;
•  Copies of submitted documents.

Thus, the investor can control the process from anywhere in the world.

Conclusion

The Latvian residence permit program is one of the few in Europe where the investor can complete 90% of the procedure remotely, with minimal involvement during formalities. This makes it an ideal choice for busy entrepreneurs, investors with tight schedules, or citizens of countries with visa restrictions.

Maximum flexibility. Minimum formalities. Everything is legal and transparent.