WORK IN LITHUANIA

WORK IN LITHUANIA.

Vilnius City Lithunia

Looking back 2005

Bodiul Alam Bulbul,Cumilla Sadar,
1 st Bangladeshi student at Kaunas Meducal University in Kithuania. Now Austrian Citizen

A Lithuania residence permit is a document that lets non-EU/EEA citizens reside in the Republic of Lithuania legally for up to one year and can be renewed. Generally, you can obtain a temporary residence permit in Lithuania if your reasons for staying longer in the country involve studying, working, or family reunification.

Types of Lithuanian Temporary Residence Permits

Based on your reason for moving to Lithuania; you can obtain any of the following types of temporary residence permits:

Duration of a Lithuanian Temporary Residence Permit

When you apply for a temporary residence permit for the first time, the permit is valid for one year. The second time you apply for the temporary residence permit, it will be valid for two years.

How to Apply for a Residence Permit for Lithuania?

To apply for a Lithuania temporary residence permit, you must:

Get your documents ready. Before initiating the application process, you need to get the required documents ready— keep in mind that different documents are required depending on your permit.
Fill out the permit application request. Then, you must submit a request for residence at Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS) online platform. Additionally, you need to attach copies of your documents.
Visit the Migration Department. After you complete your request with MIGRIS, you need to visit the Migration Department after four months, along with your original documents and copies of the digital documents you submitted. At this appointment, you also need to submit your biometric data.
Retrieve your permit. Then, after your application has been processed, you must retrieve your residence card. Your residence card contains your personal information and serves as proof of residence in the country.

Lithuanian Temporary Residence Permit Requirements

You must submit the following documents to apply for a Lithuania temporary residence permit:

Valid passport.
Marriage certificate (if applicable).
Proof of employment (if applicable).
Sufficient financial stability.
Proof that you have a place of residence.
Health insurance.
Proof of paid state fee for your residence permit.
Police certificate with double legalization showing you don’t have a criminal record.

Please note that you need to submit additional documents depending on why you apply for a temporary residence— you can find the full list of documents sectioned by types of temporary permits at the MIGRIS website.

How Long After Can I Apply for Permanent Residency?

After living in Lithuania for five consecutive years with a valid temporary residence permit, you are eligible to apply for a Lithuania permanent residence permit. The permanent residence permit lets you stay in Lithuania for ten years and can be renewed.

How to Get Permanent Residence in Lithuania?

To obtain permanent residency in Lithuania, you must fulfill these conditions:

You have lived in Lithuania for five years with a temporary residence permit.
Your family member or spouse is a Lithuanian citizen.
You have lived in an EU country for five years and in Lithuania for two uninterrupted years.
You have lost your Lithuania citizenship but have been living there and can prove it.

If you are an EU citizen, you must acquire a residence certificate. This certificate shows that you are legally allowed to stay in Lithuanian territory.

Where to Apply for Permanent Residence in Lithuania?

You can apply for a Lithuania permanent residence permit online by completing the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS) application.

Required Documents for Lithuania Permanent Residence Application

The requirements for a Lithuania permanent residence permit are:

Application number. You will be given a number when you apply online.
A travel document. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
Documents of the language proficiency test. A test showcasing your Lithuanian language skills is required.
Sufficient financial stability. You must be able to spend the minimum Lithuanian monthly wage.
Health insurance. If you’re not covered by compulsory health insurance, you must submit proof that you have purchased valid health insurance covering your stay in Lithuania.
Document of temporary residence permit. To apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have lived in Lithuania with a temporary residence permit beforehand.
Permit fee payment. To receive your residence document, you must pay the state-required costs for a permanent permit.

Lithuania Residence Permit Cost

The fees for a Lithuania residence permit are as follows:

Type of fee	Cost
Temporary residence permit issued on the regular procedure.	€120
Temporary residence permit issued on the urgent procedure.	€240
Permanent residence permit issued on the regular procedure.	€90
Permanent residence permit issued on the urgent procedure.	€180

You can be exempted from the Lithuania residence permit fee if you are:

Under the age of 16.
Under the age of 18, and your parent holds Lithuanian citizenship.
Granted asylum in Lithuania.
Unable to leave Lithuania due to a medical condition
A victim of human trafficking.

You must provide a document as proof that you are eligible for the exemption

How Long Does It Take to Process a Lithuania Residence Permit?

A Lithuanian residence permit can be issued within two processing frames:

If you apply for a permanent residence permit, you’re advised to apply four months before your temporary residence permit expires

How Long After Permanent Residency Can I Apply for Lithuania Citizenship?

You can apply for Lithuanian citizenship if you have lived legally in Lithuania for over ten years with a permanent residence permit. This procedure is known as acquiring Lithuanian citizenship by naturalizatio