Lithuania Startup Visa — Startup Lithuania evaluation; no job offerfor 🇿🇲 Zambian citizens travelling to 🇱🇹 Lithuania

📋Required Documents10

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  Positive evaluation from Startup Lithuania (free online application assessed by the committee)

  obtain first

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  Business plan showing an innovative, scalable venture
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  Proof you are at least a part-owner of the newly registered Lithuanian company
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  Temporary residence permit application via MIGRIS (national D visa EUR 120 + card fees)
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  Personal funds of about EUR 1,038/month (EUR 12,456/year)

  bank statements

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  Health insurance covering at least EUR 30,000
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  Passport valid for the permit period plus a compliant photo
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  Proof of accommodation in Lithuania
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  Biometrics at a Lithuanian mission or migration office
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  First permit 1 year, extendable up to 2 further years before standard rules apply

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Lithuania Startup Visa — Startup Lithuania evaluation; no job offer, book an appointment at the nearest Lithuania embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 120.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Lithuania embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Zambian passport holders need a visa for Lithuania

Zambian citizens require a visa to enter Lithuania based on the current immigration requirements set by Lithuania's government. Zambian passport holders must apply through the Lithuania embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Lithuania Startup Visa — Startup Lithuania evaluation; no job offer Applications Are Refused6

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  The business idea is not endorsed as an innovative start-up by Innovation Agency Lithuania, or the venture does not meet the start-up programme criteria.
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  Insufficient evidence of funds to support the founder during the start-up period, or financing whose origin cannot be evidenced.
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  On renewal: failure to demonstrate genuine development of the start-up activity to the Innovation Agency.
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  No valid health insurance, or an incomplete or inconsistent application submitted via MIGRIS.
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  A prior overstay, an entry ban or an SIS alert in the Schengen area.
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  A relevant criminal record, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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