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.
To qualify for the Lithuania Startup Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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.
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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
Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
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