For tourism and event organization

For tourism and event organization

Information updated on 09.10.2025

Support programs

Organization of international sporting events and exhibitions in Latvia

Program description

The Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) offers support for organizing international sporting events and exhibitions in Latvia.

Who can apply

Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, associations, and foundations.

Type of support

Financial support for the organization of an international sporting event or exhibition.

Event conditions:

  • at least 2 consecutive days;
  • at least 500 foreign visitors and/or participants;
  • participants from at least 4 countries.

Support

Support amount 60%, up to EUR 200,000 (depending on the number of participants)

(de minimis)

Availability

While funding is available, but no later than  30.06.2027. 

 

 

Organization of major events in Latvia

Program description

The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) offers support aimed at ensuring state budget co-financing for the organization of major events in Latvia, creating a positive economic impact and promoting the international recognition of Latvia's image.

Who can apply

Micro, small, medium or large commercial entities, associations or foundations.

Type of support

Financial support for the organization of major events in Latvia.

At least 5,000 foreign guests.

Lasting at least one day, with guests spending at least two nights in Latvian tourist accommodation.

VAT payments to the state budget amounting to at least 50% of the co-financing.

Support

The amount of support is 30% of the total eligible costs of the major event project.

Availability

State budget program  

Open twice a year

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Foreign film shooting in Latvia

The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) offers support aimed at providing state budget co-financing for foreign film production in Latvia, creating a positive economic impact and promoting the international recognition of Latvia's image.

Who can apply

Micro, small, medium or large businesses that:

has been registered in the Latvian Film Producers Register for at least 24 months prior to the submission of the project;

has concluded an agreement or memorandum of understanding with a foreign film producer registered abroad as a film producer for the intention to shoot a film in Latvia.

Type of support

Financial support for the shooting of foreign films in Latvia. For the shooting of new foreign films, including series, episodes or seasons, etc.  

Support

The amount of support is up to 30% of the total eligible costs of the foreign film project in Latvia.

Availability

State budget program

Open twice a year

Learn more 

 

 

 

Program description

The Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) offers support for organizing international sporting events and exhibitions in Latvia.

Who can apply

Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, associations, and foundations.

Type of support

Financial support for the organization of an international sporting event or exhibition.

Event conditions:

  • at least 2 consecutive days;
  • at least 500 foreign visitors and/or participants;
  • participants from at least 4 countries.

Support

Support amount 60%, up to EUR 200,000 (depending on the number of participants)

(de minimis)

Availability

While funding is available, but no later than  30.06.2027.