Lithuania Lithuania Startup Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇱🇹 Lithuania
Program
Lithuania Startup Visa
Local Name
Startup vizos programa
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Residence permit for non-EU founders launching innovative startups in Lithuania. Requires endorsement from Startup Lithuania and MVP/prototype.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
EUR 1,038/mo
(~$1,194 USD)
Application Fee
$150
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Tax Rate
20.0%
Regime Name
20% flat personal income tax (15% below EUR 101k)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
A2
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
both
Processing Time
30–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Max 4 founders. Must have MVP/prototype. Endorsement valid 6 months. Company registration can be done remotely. Health insurance min EUR 30k. Dual citizenship expanded 2026 for EU/NATO nationals.