Residence permit for foreigners who own or manage a Lithuanian company that carries on genuine activity. The company must have operated for at least the qualifying period and meet capital and employment conditions, so the route targets real, staffed businesses rather than shelf companies.
Owners, shareholders and managers of an established, genuinely operating Lithuanian company.
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This permit is tied to your own business or lawful activity; taking separate employment usually needs a permit on the correct legal basis.
The most common problem is a company that exists only on paper, with no real activity, staff, or ability to support the applicant.
Yes, your spouse and minor children can usually apply to join you through family reunification once you hold a valid permit.
This route is for owners or managers of a genuinely operating Lithuanian company. The firm must meet capital and staffing conditions and have been active for the qualifying period, so it targets real businesses rather than shelf companies.
Yes, lawful continuous residence on temporary permits can count toward EU long-term and permanent residence after the required years.
It is a temporary residence permit, commonly issued for up to two years, and can be renewed if you still meet the conditions.
The company you own or manage generally must have been lawfully operating for a set minimum period, often around six months, before you qualify.