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Lithuania Startup Visa
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Program Type:
Active Investor Visa
Processing Time:
1-2 months
Citizenship Timeline:
10 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
5 years
Physical Presence Required:
184 days a year
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
181 countries
Minimum Contribution:
Not specified
Contribution Options:
Business Investment
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Program Overview
Lithuania Startup Visa
Successful applicants can obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) to build an innovation‑driven business in Lithuania.
The permit is initially issued for 2 years and can be extended for up to a total of 5 years. The principal applicant must demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence of over €12,000 for the first year.
Lithuania Startup Visa
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Lithuania Startup Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be approved by Startup Visa Lithuania as a startup founder
- Prove funds of of €1,038/month (2025) or €12,456/year for the principal applicant
- Health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000
- Applicants must declare their local address within one month after the issuance of the Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
- After one year on TRP, holders qualify for a 5-year residence, provided they continue to meet all conditions
Lithuania Startup Visa
Salient Benefits
- Freedom of movement in the Schengen Area
- Lower taxes
- Lower cost of living
- Enhanced business access to bigger economies
- Safety and security
- Short processing time
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Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
Lithuania’s naturalization process is straightforward but lengthy. Applicants are expected to establish a long-term life in the country; typically, 10 years of lawful, permanent residence are required, or seven years for those married to a Lithuanian citizen.
Candidates must pass the state language exam and a test on the basics of the Constitution, show a stable, lawful income, and hold a permanent residence permit. Lithuania doesn’t recognize dual nationality; thus, citizenship applicants will be required to renounce their other nationalities.
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
Lithuania Startup Visa
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications may be directed to: Startup Visa Lithuania
Legislation upon which this program is based: Article 45(1) of the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Legal Status of Aliens
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Qualifying Real Estate
As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:
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Program Statistics
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