Lithuania entrepreneur startup route
1 current source-backed entrepreneur startup pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Visa Lithuania | Innovative non-EU entrepreneurs building an innovative startup in Lithuania may qualify after the business idea is evaluated; the route leads to a temporary residence permit. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Visa Lithuania | The same official page says the route removes certain capital or employment requirements for the residence-permit application but requires the business idea to be accepted as suitable by the expert panel; those startup conditions are not treated as general labour-market access. | Official source |
| Startup Visa Lithuania | Startup Lithuania describes the Startup Visa as a streamlined entry route for innovative non-EU entrepreneurs to build and grow a startup in Lithuania and apply for a temporary residence permit; this records startup-activity scope, not unrestricted employment. | Official source |
Official sources
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