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Long-stay visa for non-EU nationals for employment, study, or family purposes. Issued for the duration of the qualifying activity and can be converted to a temporary residence permit once in Lithuania.
For non-EU nationals working, studying, running a business, or joining family in Lithuania. The employment-based permit is employer-linked; a labor market test may apply for certain roles.
Available after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Lithuania. Requires proof of stable income, Lithuanian health insurance, and basic Lithuanian language proficiency (A1 level).
EU and EEA citizens (and their family members) have the right to live and work in Lithuania without any permit. Registration with the Migration Department is required after 3 months of stay.
Lithuania is an EU and Schengen member state, so EU/EEA citizens can enter, live, and work freely without a visa. Non-EU nationals from countries with Schengen visa-free agreements can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while longer stays require a national D-visa or residence permit. Lithuania has been actively attracting skilled workers and digital nomads with streamlined permit processes.
EU/EEA citizens require no work permit in Lithuania and need only declare residence for stays over three months. Non-EU nationals must apply for a temporary residence permit based on employment, with their employer submitting documentation to the Migration Department. Lithuania introduced a fast-track permit process for IT professionals and highly skilled workers in sectors facing labor shortages.
Spouses and minor children of temporary residence permit holders may apply for family reunification permits, which grant the same residency duration as the primary permit holder. Dependent spouses may apply for work authorization in Lithuania without requiring a separate work permit sponsorship.
Lithuania applies a flat 20% personal income tax on most income, with a reduced 15% rate on income up to EUR 101,094 annually. Corporate tax is 15% (5% for small businesses). VAT stands at 21%, and Lithuania has around 55 double taxation treaties. There is no wealth tax, and dividend income is taxed at 15%.
Lithuania's public healthcare system is available to registered residents contributing to compulsory health insurance (PSDF). Quality of care is reasonable in major cities like Vilnius and Kaunas, though private clinics offer faster appointments and English-speaking staff. Expatriates are advised to supplement public coverage with private health insurance.
Lithuania's banking market is served by Swedbank, SEB, Luminor, and several Lithuanian banks, plus a thriving fintech sector including Revolut (headquartered in Lithuania). Opening a bank account requires a valid ID and personal identification code (asmens kodas); non-residents may need to demonstrate links to Lithuania. Fintech banking licenses issued in Lithuania are passportable across the EU.
Lithuania offers a temporary residence permit for investors who invest at least EUR 100,000 in a Lithuanian company that employs at least three Lithuanian residents and pays at least EUR 40,000 in taxes annually. Alternatively, investors can invest EUR 14,000 in a small business employing up to ten people. The permits are valid for up to two years and renewable.
| Program | Min. Investment | Residency | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment-Based Residence Permit | — | No | No |
| Large Business Investment Permit | — | No | No |