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A dedicated route for innovative non-EU founders, run with Startup Lithuania (Innovation Agency / Invest Lithuania). An expert committee first endorses the business idea; with that endorsement and a registered company, the founder applies to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit, typically for one year and renewable.
Non-EU entrepreneurs with an innovative, scalable business idea who want to build their startup in Lithuania.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Founders are generally expected to establish their Lithuanian company within a set window after arrival -- commonly around 120 days -- so the business is up and running quickly.
You generally must show you can financially support yourself in Lithuania -- a set minimum monthly or annual amount -- plus valid health insurance covering you while you are in the country.
The startup-based temporary residence permit is issued for a limited initial period and can be renewed as your business develops, up to the maximum allowed under the scheme.
Startup Visa Lithuania is a dedicated route for innovative non-EU founders. An expert committee endorses your business idea, and once your company is registered you apply for a temporary residence permit, typically for one year and renewable.
Founders are generally expected to establish their Lithuanian company within a set window after arrival -- commonly around 120 days -- so the business is up and running quickly.
Yes. Your spouse and minor children can generally apply for residence permits through family reunification, and spouses are often able to work without a separate work permit.
Yes. Your spouse and minor children can generally apply for residence permits through family reunification, and spouses are often able to work without a separate work permit.
You generally must show you can financially support yourself in Lithuania -- a set minimum monthly or annual amount -- plus valid health insurance covering you while you are in the country.
