Startup Visa Lithuania
A free, low-capital founder residence path into an EU fintech hub, with your family includ…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 13 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Government-backed route for innovative non-EU founders: after an expert-committee review you can get a 2-year temporary residence permit, extendable to 5 years, with family permits available.
Dream spread
A free, low-capital founder residence path into an EU fintech hub, with your family included.
Relocation reality check
No grant; committee approval does not guarantee the permit (Migration Department decides) and you must set up the business within 120 days of receiving it. Russian and Belarusian applications are suspended.
Your fit signals
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Eligibility
Innovative non-EU entrepreneurs submitting team, product, business plan and pitch deck, plus a 30-minute video pitch to an expert committee.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 24–60 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇱🇹 Lithuania-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
- r/expats100k+ members
Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"Temporary residence permit for 2 years with a chance to extend it to 5 years."”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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