About the Lithuania Digital Nomad Visa
Lithuania offers the Temporary Residence Permit for Remote Workers / National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — closest option for digital nomads for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Lithuania for National Long-Stay Visa (Type D): up to 12 months. Temporary Residence Permit: typically 1–2 years, renewable. After 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence: eligible for permanent residency. After 10 years of legal residence (with language and civics tests): eligible for Lithuanian citizenship. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least EUR1,038 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Lithuania treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum income equal to the Lithuanian national minimum wage per month for financial self-sufficiency. In 2025: minimum wage is €1,038/month gross. For Temporary Residence Permit applications: must demonstrate financial means of at least €1,038/month (the statutory minimum wage). Practical recommendation: €1,500–€2,000/month to demonstrate comfortable self-sufficiency. There is no dedicated digital nomad visa — remote workers use the National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) or Temporary Residence Permit.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond intended stay; at least 2 blank pages; copy required); Completed online application form (submitted via MIGRIS at migris.lt; must be printed and signed for in-person submission); Recent biometric passport-size photo (35×45 mm, color, white or light-grey background, taken within last 6 months); Proof of financial means: bank statements showing consistent monthly income of at least €1,038/month (Lithuanian national minimum wage in
- — practical minimum recommended is €1,500–€2,000/month; bank account statements for last 3–6 months; Contract or other proof confirming remote employment or freelance work for company/clients based outside Lithuania; If self-employed: documents confirming business activity abroad; Health insurance valid in Lithuania for the full duration of the requested permit (if not covered by EU/EEA reciprocal arrangements); Clean criminal record certificate from country of citizenship and all countries of residence for last 5 years (issued within last 3–6 months; must be apostilled and translated into Lithuanian by certified translator if in foreign language); Proof of accommodation in Lithuania: rental contract, property ownership document, or letter of invitation from host with their ID and accommodation proof; All foreign-language documents must be translated into Lithuanian by a certified (sworn) translator; legalization (apostille or consular legalization) required for public documents from non-EU countries.
How to Apply for the Lithuania DNV
Processing time: National Long-Stay Visa (Type D): 45–90 days standard processing; expedited option (45 days) available at approximately double the fee. Temporary Residence Permit via MIGRIS online system: standard 90 days (€160 fee) or expedited 45 days (€320 fee). VFS Global service fee applies additionally (€30–€120 depending on country of application).
- 1Confirm route: (A) If from a country that requires Schengen visa to enter Lithuania (most non-EU nationals) → apply for National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) at nearest Lithuanian embassy/consulate, then convert to Temporary Residence Permit upon arrival. (B) If from a visa-exempt country (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, NZ, Israel) → enter Lithuania visa-free and apply for Temporary Residence Permit at Migration Department within 90 days of arrival.
- 2Create account on MIGRIS (Lithuanian Migration Information System) at migris.lt.
- 3Fill out online application form for Temporary Residence Permit (category: other grounds — self-employment or remote work). Upload all required documents digitally.
- 4After online submission: schedule appointment at Migration Department office in Lithuania OR at Lithuanian embassy/consulate abroad to provide biometrics (fingerprints + photo) and submit original documents.
- 5Pay fee: €160 (standard 90-day processing) or €320 (expedited 45-day) at Migration Department; VFS Global service fee (€30–€
- 6if applying abroad.
- 7Track application via MIGRIS account. Receive automatic email reminders 120 and 60 days before expiry.
- 8Collect TRP card at Migration Department or VFS Global office abroad (additional time if collecting abroad).
Application fees: National Long-Stay Visa (Type D): approximately €120–€160 at Lithuanian embassy or consulate. Expedited processing: approximately €240–€320. Temporary Residence Permit at Migration Department in Lithuania: €160 (standard 90-day processing) or €320 (expedited 45-day processing). VFS Global external service fee: €30–€120 (varies by country of application). Document legalization/apostille: approximately €20 per document.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: National Long-Stay Visa (Type D): up to 12 months. Temporary Residence Permit: typically 1–2 years, renewable. After 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence: eligible for permanent residency. After 10 years of legal residence (with language and civics tests): eligible for Lithuanian citizenship.
Renewal: Yes — the Temporary Residence Permit for Remote Workers / National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — closest option for digital nomads can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Lithuania
Tax residency triggered after 183 days in Lithuania per calendar year. Tax residents: worldwide income taxed at 15%–32% progressive rates (15% for employment income; 20% for self-employment; 32% for income exceeding 60× average monthly salary). Non-residents (under 183 days): taxed only on Lithuania-sourced income. Lithuania has double taxation treaties with many countries including the US, UK, and all EU member states. No digital nomad-specific tax exemptions.