Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: Lithuania's Investor / Business / Startup Visa targets non-EU/EEA entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas or established businesses, offering a path to temporary residency to establish and grow their ventures within the EU.
Eligibility: Requires an innovative business idea or a viable business plan, sufficient funds for operations and living, and approval by an expert committee. Focus is on high-potential startups.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.migracija.lt/start-up-visa
Summary: The Lithuania Startup Visa attracts non-EU entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, offering a 1-year renewable residence permit, work authorization, and a pathway to PR/citizenship, fostering EU business growth.