Startup Visa Lithuania
Lithuania's Startup Visa combines an innovation endorsement (Startup Lithuania / Innovation Agency — Inovacijų agentūra) with a temporary residence permit issued by the Migration Department via MIGRIS. The endorsement focuses on an innovative, scalable idea; there is no fixed founder capital minimum for endorsement. You must still prove means of subsistence (amounts are linked to official indicators and change — verify the current figure on migracija.lt rather than relying on older guidebooks) and hold adequate health insurance (commonly cited coverage of at least €30,000). Company registration typically follows approval. Always re-check official pages before applying.
Min. capital
No fixed capital threshold
Best for: Founders with innovative, scalable startups seeking Lithuanian residence to build the company locally.
No fixed founder capital minimum for Startup Lithuania endorsement. Prove current subsistence on Migration Department rules and maintain required health insurance. Do not rely on outdated monthly figures from old PDFs.
Investment options
- Operational runway sized to your startup plan (not a published capital floor)
- Means of subsistence at the current Migration Department rate (verify on migracija.lt)
- Health insurance with adequate coverage (often ≥ €30,000)
- Company formation capital as required by your chosen Lithuanian entity type
Eligibility
- Innovative and scalable startup idea suitable for Startup Lithuania endorsement
- Positive endorsement from Startup Lithuania / Innovation Agency
- TRP application via Migration Department (MIGRIS) after endorsement
- Proof of subsistence at the current official amount
- Health insurance meeting published coverage requirements
- Passport and other standard immigration documents
Process timeline
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1
Apply for endorsement
Submit the startup for Startup Lithuania / Innovation Agency evaluation.
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2
Receive endorsement
Use the positive decision in the residence application.
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3
MIGRIS TRP filing
Apply to the Migration Department with subsistence, insurance, and identity docs.
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4
Arrive, register company
Collect permit, register the company if not already done, and begin operations.
Family
Family members may be included under Lithuanian family migration rules if conditions and subsistence are met — confirm on migracija.lt.
Work rights
Authorised in connection with the startup/entrepreneurial purpose. Confirm other employment with the Migration Department.
Route to PR
Permanent residence may be available after continuous legal residence meeting Lithuanian conditions. Verify Migration Department guidance.
Route to citizenship
Naturalisation requires meeting residence, language, and other statutory conditions. Confirm dual nationality implications for Pakistani citizens.
Pros
- No fixed founder capital minimum for endorsement
- Clear two-step model: innovation agency then migration
- Growing Baltic startup ecosystem and EU market access
Watch-outs
- Subsistence amounts change — verify on migracija.lt (do not trust old “€1,038” screenshots without checking)
- Health insurance coverage requirements are real
- Endorsement is competitive — idea quality matters
- Company registration and tax compliance still apply after approval