Starting a business in Lithuania as a non-EU citizen. The permit comes before the structure

Non-EU citizens cannot legally register or operate a business in Lithuania without a valid residence permit. This is the most important fact for non-EU entrepreneurs exploring Lithuania: the permit is your first chapter, not the business structure.

15-20 min

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Getting legal status sorted early prevents blockers on work, housing, and banking.

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Migration Department of Lithuania
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The state authority for visas, residence permits, EU residence registration, and the MIGRIS application system.
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Migration Information Centre (I am a migrant)
A public information centre helping migrants with settling in, residence, employment, and integration questions.
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