Baltic Capital Partners – EU Migration Rule Change Summary – 2025
A comprehensive, country-by-country summary of EU migration rule changes in 2025, with key residency and visa updates taking effect from January 2026.
January 22, 2026
Published 04 Sep 2025
Do I need to have a job offer or start a business to qualify?
Lithuania residency requires no job, business, or investment for citizens of the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Lithuania residency requires no job, business, or investment for citizens of the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Eligibility and Requirements
No. One of the biggest advantages of our program is that no job offer, business investment, or employment contract is required to obtain Lithuanian residency if you hold a US, UK, Australian, or New Zealand passport.
This sets our service apart from many EU residency programs, which typically require:
- Minimum capital investments.
- Company formation or local employment.
- Property purchases or long-term rentals.
Lithuania’s Preferred Passport List means citizens from these countries are considered low-risk, high-value entrants. As such, the government waives many standard requirements, making residency accessible to individuals who simply want the freedom to live, travel, or later build business connections in Europe.
That said, if you wish to start a business after gaining residency, our business incubator services can help you set up a company, find local partners, and integrate into Lithuania’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. But it is completely optional—not a condition for obtaining residency.
