Lithuania sits in Northern Europe. Its immigration system runs 9 distinct routes — led by business & self-employment, ancestry & return and free movement, each set out in official law. All 9 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
13 further routes are recorded for Lithuania but not shown here — their details are still under review.
All 9 routes, grouped by purpose — 9 of 9 cite an official government source directly.
For a qualifying participant or manager of a genuinely operating Lithuanian company that meets the statutory activity, staffing, capital and investment conditions.
For a founder whose planned Lithuanian undertaking introduces new technology or another innovation significant to Lithuania's economic or social development.
For an EU citizen moving to Lithuania to work, study, seek work, be self-employed or live with sufficient resources.
For New Zealand citizens aged 18 to 30 inclusive on the date of application who have not used the scheme before and can show at least €4,560 in funds or regular income.
For a visa-required third-country national visiting Lithuania and the Schengen area for up to ninety days in any 180-day period.
For a third-country national or stateless person seeking refugee status or subsidiary protection in Lithuania under the procedure applying from 12 June 2026.
For a foreign national who can establish Lithuanian origin under the citizenship and migration rules.
For a foreign national who has the statutory right to restore citizenship of Lithuania.
For a professional athlete or coach carrying out qualifying sports activity in Lithuania under the specific national lawful-activity ground.
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