Lithuania digital nomad visa & residency (2026)

Lithuania does not offer a specific digital nomad or remote-work visa category for non-EU/EEA nationals. The Migration Department's publicly listed TRP categories are: family, work, science, legal activity, investment, and country-specific tracks (AU, CA, JP, KR, NZ, UK, US); none is labelled 'digital nomad'.

Non-EU nationals who register individual activity (individuali veikla pagal pažymą) in Lithuania can apply for a TRP under the 'legal activity' category. The financial sufficiency threshold equals the statutory minimum wage — €1,038/month in 2025. The EU Immigration Portal confirms this as the operative self-employed route.

Targeted at founders of innovative businesses; requires approval by Startup Lithuania, proof of funds of at least €1,038/month, and health insurance (min. €30,000 coverage). The initial TRP is issued for 2 years and may be extended up to 5 years cumulative.

A TRP based on business investment requires a minimum equity investment of €50,000 in a Lithuanian company, a viable business plan, and creation of local jobs. The permit is issued for 2 years and is renewable; permanent residence is available after 5 years of continuous legal stay.

Amendments to the Law on Legal Status of Aliens, in force from 1 July 2024, tightened work-based residence conditions: stricter employer-change rules (min. 6 months before switching), mandatory A1 certificates for posted workers, and a reduced annual quota of 24,830 third-country-national permits for 2025 (down 38% from 40,000 in 2024).

EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals may live and work in Lithuania without a permit; they must register with municipal authorities after 3 months. Third-country nationals seeking a preliminary long-stay entry may obtain a National Visa Type D (up to 12 months, fee €140) before converting to a TRP in-country.