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Lithuania

No golden visa and no intention of having one — but for anyone descended from a pre-1940 Lithuanian citizen, including most of the Litvak diaspora, restoration delivers an EU passport with no language exam, no residence and dual citizenship intact.

Last verified July 2026181 visa-free destinations

Tax position

Income tax (top)
32% above EUR 138,270 — restructured from 1 January 2026 into three tiers: 20% to EUR 82,962, 25% to EUR 138,270, 32% above
Capital gains
15% up to 120x the average monthly wage, 20% above; shares held 5+ years, dividends and investment-account interest taxed separately at a flat 15%. Real estate gains exempt after 5 years' holding.
Wealth tax
none
Inheritance tax
5% up to EUR 150,000 and 10% above, but exempt for spouse and close relatives and for estates under EUR 3,000; no gift tax
Special regime
No investor or expatriate regime. Self-employed individuals face effective rates of 5-20% under EUR 42,500; business certificates offer fixed-rate treatment to EUR 50,000.
Territorial
No — worldwide income taxed
CFC rules
Yes
Exit tax
No
CRS
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