Latvia's parliament passes removal of property and deposit routes; President returns it
Latvia · Policy change · Passed June 2026; returned by the President for autumn reconsideration
| Country / region | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Category | Policy change |
| Date | Passed June 2026; returned by the President for autumn reconsideration |
| What happened | On 2026-06-11 Latvia's parliament voted 65:17 to pass a new immigration law removing the EUR 250,000 property and EUR 280,000 bank deposit routes, replacing them with a fund investment from EUR 150,000 plus a EUR 10,000 state budget payment. On 06-19 the President declined to sign and returned it to parliament for reconsideration; no second vote will occur before the autumn session. |
| Impact on applicants | Current rules remain in force for now but the direction is clear. Those waiting should watch the autumn vote and not decide on the basis of "already passed". |
| Source: {src} | Saeima (Parliament of Latvia), 2026-06 ↗ Note on scope: Not yet in effect — pending parliamentary reconsideration |
Source: Saeima (Parliament of Latvia), 2026-06 ↗ · Last verified: 2026-09-20 · For reference only; not application or legal advice. Always check the official source for current rules.
FAQ
Latvia's parliament passes removal of property and deposit routes; President returns it — what happened?
On 2026-06-11 Latvia's parliament voted 65:17 to pass a new immigration law removing the EUR 250,000 property and EUR 280,000 bank deposit routes, replacing them with a fund investment from EUR 150,000 plus a EUR 10,000 state budget payment. On 06-19 the President declined to sign and returned it to parliament for reconsideration; no second vote will occur before the autumn session.
What does this mean for applicants?
Current rules remain in force for now but the direction is clear. Those waiting should watch the autumn vote and not decide on the basis of "already passed".
Where does this information come from?
Saeima (Parliament of Latvia), 2026-06 (Note on scope: Not yet in effect — pending parliamentary reconsideration), verified by us on 2026-09-20.
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