Lithuania · Work
Lithuania Work or business · 7 countries
First stay: 3 yrs
Temporary residence permit – citizens of Australia, Japan, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea (work, business or other lawful activity)
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Key facts
Work or business · 7 countries is a work route for Lithuania. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
- First stay
- 3 yrs
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
Issued or changed for 3 years, or the work or activity period plus 3 months if shorter.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
A permanent residence permit is available after 5 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence in Lithuania; the state language and Constitution exams are required.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
Naturalisation needs the last 10 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence in Lithuania on any residence document (a year counts when at least six months of it were spent in Lithuania), the right of permanent residence when applying, the state language and Constitution exams, a lawful source of income, and giving up other citizenship unless it is lost automatically (Law on Citizenship XI-1196, Arts. 2(18) and 18).
ProcessingUp to 90 days
A first temporary residence permit decision is due within 3 months of the application.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Only for passports from 7 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- Applicants show a work contract or employer commitment.
- Alternatively, applicants show proof of company ownership or management.
- Alternatively, applicants show a business licence or individual activity certificate.
- Regulated professions need proof of the right to practise the profession.
What you must show2
- Funds equal 1 minimum monthly wage a month for the permit period or at least a year.
- The state fee is EUR 220 (≈ $250) (decision within 2 months) or EUR 440 (≈ $490) for urgent processing (1 month).
Documents1
- Health insurance is submitted.
After you arrive1
- The permit is issued for 3 years, or for the period of work or activity plus 3 months if it is shorter.
When you become tax resident
How Lithuania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
3 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax periodPresent in Lithuania, continuously or with breaks, 183 days or more in the tax period makes the person a permanent resident.
- At least 280 days in a two successive tax periodsPresent 280 days or more over successive tax periods, with at least 90 days in one of them.
- Foreign-source income
Worldwide, treaty exception
Permanent residents of Lithuania are taxed on income from Lithuanian and foreign sources: 20% up to 36 average wages, 25% from 36 to 60 average wages and 32% above 60 average wages (average wage as set for state social insurance contributions).
All tax rules for Lithuania Tax records checked
Full official text
Nationality-specific permit for work under a contract, running a business or other lawful activity including self-employment. Open to citizens of Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea. 1 2
Requirements
- Applicants show a work contract or employer commitment. 1
- Alternatively, applicants show proof of company ownership or management. 1
- Alternatively, applicants show a business licence or individual activity certificate. 1
- Regulated professions need proof of the right to practise the profession. 2
- Funds equal 1 minimum monthly wage a month for the permit period or at least a year. 1
- The state fee is EUR 220 (≈ $250) (decision within 2 months) or EUR 440 (≈ $490) for urgent processing (1 month). 1
- Health insurance is submitted. 1
- The permit is issued for 3 years, or for the period of work or activity plus 3 months if it is shorter. 2
Stay
- Issued or changed for 3 years, or for the period of work or activity plus 3 months if shorter.
- Initial permitted stay: 36 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Citizens of Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea. Open to: Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea.
Work
Work under contract, run a business or carry out other lawful activity.
Family
Spouse or registered partner, dependent unmarried minor children and parents supported for at least a year may apply at the same time.
Official sources
- MIGRIS: Australijos, Japonijos, JK, JAV, Kanados, Naujosios Zelandijos, Pietų Korėjos piliečiams · Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior (MIGRIS) · checked 2026-10-10
- Law on the Legal Status of Aliens No IX-2206, consolidated text valid 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 (Lithuanian) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-11
- Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania No XI-1196, consolidated text from 2024-01-01, Arts. 2, 18 and 19 · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-12
Work or business · 7 countries and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work or business · 7 countries | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Collective relocation permit | Needs an investment of €1.4M+ ≈ $1.6M | 3 yr | Yes |
| Large-project investor permit | Needs an investment of €20M+ ≈ $22.3M | 3 yr | – |
| Blue Card | Needs income from €2,894 a month ≈ $3,230 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Intra-company transfer | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Work or business · 7 countries?
Issued or changed for 3 years, or for the period of work or activity plus 3 months if shorter.
How long does the Work or business · 7 countries take to process?
A first temporary residence permit decision is due within 3 months of the application.
Can I work on the Work or business · 7 countries?
Work under contract, run a business or carry out other lawful activity.
Can I bring my family on the Work or business · 7 countries?
Spouse or registered partner, dependent unmarried minor children and parents supported for at least a year may apply at the same time.
Who can apply for the Work or business · 7 countries?
Citizens of Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea. Open to: Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea.
Does the Work or business · 7 countries lead to permanent residence in Lithuania?
Time on the Work or business · 7 countries counts toward permanent residence in Lithuania, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Work or business · 7 countries counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are Work or business · 7 countries holders taxed in Lithuania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work or business · 7 countries. The standard rules apply: Permanent residents of Lithuania are taxed on income from Lithuanian and foreign sources: 20% up to 36 average wages, 25% from 36 to 60 average wages and 32% above 60 average wages (average wage as set for state social insurance contributions).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- MIGRIS: Australijos, Japonijos, JK, JAV, Kanados, Naujosios Zelandijos, Pietų Korėjos piliečiams · Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior (MIGRIS) · checked 2026-10-10
- Law on the Legal Status of Aliens No IX-2206, consolidated text valid 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 (Lithuanian) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-11
- Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania No XI-1196, consolidated text from 2024-01-01, Arts. 2, 18 and 19 · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-12
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