Latvia suspends the issuance of “gold visas” – a residence permit (agesion) in exchange for investments – citizens of Russia and Belarus. Along with this, a ban on issuing a primary residence permit to Russians and Belarusians is introduced. The Syme of the Republic approved the relevant amendments to the Law “On Immigration” on Thursday, April 7.
The issuance of documents is suspended until June 30, 2023. At the same time, the adopted bill provides for a number of exceptions. They are distributed, among other things, to receive a residence permit due to employment, study and for some family circumstances.