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Long-stay visas (Type D)

Lithuanian Temporary Residence Permit for Legal Activity (Business)

A residence permit for non-EU nationals who own or manage a genuinely operating Lithuanian company, letting them live in the country to run it.

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Minimum equity-capital and local-employment conditions for the operating company are set by regulation and change - verify the current thresholds on migracija.lt before stating figures.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Lithuania government website before you apply.
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Issued by
Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior
Typical validity
Up to 2 years, renewable
Basis
Owner/participant or manager of a lawfully operating Lithuanian company
Operating requirement
Company generally must have operated lawfully for at least 6 months before the permit
Application
Online via MIGRIS (migracija.lt)

Who it's for

Non-EU/EEA entrepreneurs, business owners and company directors who establish or run a genuine business in Lithuania and take an active management or ownership role in it.

Requirements

  • Be a participant (shareholder) or manager of a Lithuanian-registered company
  • The company is genuinely and lawfully operating (usually for at least 6 months before the permit)
  • The company meets equity-capital and, where applicable, local-employment conditions
  • Valid passport
  • Sufficient means of subsistence
  • Health insurance valid in Lithuania
  • Proof of accommodation and a clean criminal record for first-time applicants

What you can do

  • Live in Lithuania while running or holding a stake in the company
  • Manage the company and carry out its lawful business activity
  • Renew the permit while the company continues to operate and meet conditions
  • Apply for family reunification once conditions are met
  • Count the time toward permanent residence after 5 years

How to apply

Register or acquire the Lithuanian company and ensure it is genuinely operating and compliant.

File the TRP application on the basis of legal activity in MIGRIS at migracija.lt, then attend in person to give biometrics and submit documents at a Migration Department division or a VFS Global centre abroad.

The standard decision period is up to about 4 months (around 2 months expedited). Renewals require showing the business remains active and compliant.

Documents

  • Completed MIGRIS application
  • Valid passport
  • Company registration documents and proof of your role (shareholder/manager)
  • Evidence the company is operating (accounts, employees, capital)
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
  • Health insurance and proof of accommodation
  • Paid state fee

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The company must be genuinely and lawfully operating - typically for at least 6 months - and meet conditions on capital and, in many cases, employment of local staff, to prevent use of shell companies.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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