Lithuania•EuropeTemporary Residence Permit - Golden Visa (Investment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
160 EUR
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit through business investment. Requires €50,000 investment in Lithuanian company with viable business plan. Valid for 2 years, renewable. Path to permanent residency after 5 years and citizenship after 10 years.
Lithuania's Golden Visa program allows wealthy investors to obtain residence through significant business investment. The €50,000 investment must be in an established Lithuanian company with an approved business plan. This is one of the more direct paths to eventual citizenship in Lithuania.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
14,000 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid throughout investment period
Passport photographs
Recent color photos, 35x45mm
Company registration
Lithuanian company registration document
Business plan
Comprehensive, credible business plan
Proof of capital investment
Bank statements showing €50,000 investment
Share certificates
Proof of shareholding in Lithuanian company
Employment documentation
Proof of employee hiring (at least 1 Lithuanian resident)
Tax registration
Company tax registration and number
Health insurance
Valid in Lithuania, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
Proof of financial means
Income statements or bank statements
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Advantages
- Clear path to citizenship (10 years)
- Permanent residency after 5 years
- Family can accompany
- Business autonomy
- EU market access
- Schengen travel rights
Considerations
- Significant capital requirement (€50,000)
- Must maintain active business
- Employee requirement (minimum 1 Lithuanian resident)
- Ongoing investment supervision
- Annual renewal and reporting
- Language and civic integration eventually required
Application Process
Develop business plan
Prepare comprehensive business plan for Lithuania investment
Register company
Establish Lithuanian company as shareholder or director
Invest capital
Invest minimum €50,000 in company equity
Submit residence permit application
Apply to Migration Department with business and investment documents
Pay fee
Pay EUR 160 residence permit fee
Await decision
Decision made within 3 months
Receive residence permit
Permit issued valid for 2 years
Apply for permanent residency
After 5 years of legal residence, apply for PR
Apply for citizenship
After 10 years of legal residence, eligible for citizenship
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application
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