--- title: "Lithuania Work or business · 7 countries requirements 2026" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/nationals-work-business/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-12 --- 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) Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **First stay:** 3 yrs (Issued or changed for 3 years, or for the period of work or activity plus 3 months if shorter.) - **Who can apply:** 7 nationalities (Citizens of Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea.) ## 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 **Renewal: Renewable** Issued or changed for 3 years, or the work or activity period plus 3 months if shorter. [Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior](https://www.migracija.lt/service/uzsienieciams?lang=lt#lgtsp-lajjkjavknzp-esu-australijos-japonijos-jungtines-karalystes-jungtiniu-amerikos-valstiju-kanados-naujosios-zapkpiiladpdsuvaktv) **Permanent residence: After 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. [Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/rs/actualedition/TAIS.232378/RZsVWVTDPS/) **Citizenship: After 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). [Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.387811/asr) **Processing: Up to 90 days** A first temporary residence permit decision is due within 3 months of the application. [Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/rs/actualedition/TAIS.232378/RZsVWVTDPS/) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Only for passports from 7 countries ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - 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 show - 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). #### Documents - Health insurance is submitted. #### After you arrive - 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 period** Present 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 periods** Present 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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/tax/) Tax records checked 11 Oct 2026 **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. (sources 1, 2) #### Requirements - Applicants show a work contract or employer commitment. (source 1) - Alternatively, applicants show proof of company ownership or management. (source 1) - Alternatively, applicants show a business licence or individual activity certificate. (source 1) - Regulated professions need proof of the right to practise the profession. (source 2) - Funds equal 1 minimum monthly wage a month for the permit period or at least a year. (source 1) - The state fee is EUR 220 (≈ $250) (decision within 2 months) or EUR 440 (≈ $490) for urgent processing (1 month). (source 1) - Health insurance is submitted. (source 1) - The permit is issued for 3 years, or for the period of work or activity plus 3 months if it is shorter. (source 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. Checked 2026-10-12 ## Official sources 1. [MIGRIS: Australijos, Japonijos, JK, JAV, Kanados, Naujosios Zelandijos, Pietų Korėjos piliečiams](https://www.migracija.lt/service/uzsienieciams?lang=lt#lgtsp-lajjkjavknzp-esu-australijos-japonijos-jungtines-karalystes-jungtiniu-amerikos-valstiju-kanados-naujosios-zapkpiiladpdsuvaktv) · Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior (MIGRIS) · checked 2026-10-10 2. [Law on the Legal Status of Aliens No IX-2206, consolidated text valid 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 (Lithuanian)](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/rs/actualedition/TAIS.232378/RZsVWVTDPS/) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-11 3. [Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania No XI-1196, consolidated text from 2024-01-01, Arts. 2, 18 and 19](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.387811/asr) · 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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/collective-relocation/) | Needs an investment of €1.4M+ ≈ $1.6M | 3 yr | Yes | | [Large-project investor permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/large-investor/) | Needs an investment of €20M+ ≈ $22.3M | 3 yr | – | | [Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/eu-blue-card/) | Needs income from €2,894 a month ≈ $3,230 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes | | [Intra-company transfer](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/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). ## More in Lithuania [Entrepreneur D visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/national-visa-entrepreneur/) [Company manager · €500k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/company-manager-500k/) [Company shareholder · €28k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/company-participant/) [Startup visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/startup/) [Researcher permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/researcher/) [Work permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/employment/) [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/study/) [Lithuanian citizenship restoration](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/citizenship-restoration/) ## Work visas elsewhere [🇵🇹 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/) [🇪🇸 EU Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/eu-blue-card/) [🇬🇪 IT sector permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/it-residence-permit/) [🇮🇹 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/eu-blue-card/) [🇬🇷 Large-company director permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/company-executive-b3/) [🇩🇪 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/eu-blue-card/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [MIGRIS: Australijos, Japonijos, JK, JAV, Kanados, Naujosios Zelandijos, Pietų Korėjos piliečiams](https://www.migracija.lt/service/uzsienieciams?lang=lt#lgtsp-lajjkjavknzp-esu-australijos-japonijos-jungtines-karalystes-jungtiniu-amerikos-valstiju-kanados-naujosios-zapkpiiladpdsuvaktv) · Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior (MIGRIS) · checked 2026-10-10 2. [Law on the Legal Status of Aliens No IX-2206, consolidated text valid 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 (Lithuanian)](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/rs/actualedition/TAIS.232378/RZsVWVTDPS/) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-11 3. [Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania No XI-1196, consolidated text from 2024-01-01, Arts. 2, 18 and 19](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.387811/asr) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-12 Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.