Simplified Residence Permit for Specified Nationalities (Article 40)

To qualify for this simplified residence permit, you must meet specific nationality and activity-based criteria.

Nationality

You must be a citizen of one of the following seven countries:

• Australia
• Canada
• Japan
• New Zealand
• South Korea
• United Kingdom
• United States of America

Eligibility is based on holding a valid passport from one of these nations. Naturalized citizens qualify under the same terms as those born in these countries.

Intended Activity

You must intend to engage in a "legitimate activity" within Lithuania. This is broadly defined and includes:

• Employment: Working for a Lithuanian company under an employment contract.
• Business Management: Serving as a manager or shareholder of a private legal entity registered in Lithuania.
• Self-Employment: Operating as a freelancer or under an individual activity certificate.
• Other Activities: This includes professional sports, religious ministry, journalism, or volunteering in EU-recognized programs.

Key Exemptions

The primary benefit of this pathway is what you do not need:

• No Labor Market Test: Unlike most foreign workers, you do not need the Lithuanian Employment Service to certify that no local or EU citizen can fill your position.
• Reduced Business Requirements: If you are starting a new company (less than one year old), you do not need to meet the high capital and employment quotas required for a standard Business TRP. You only need to demonstrate that the business is actually operational.