Temporary residence permits
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Temporary residence permits
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What do you need to know
A participant (director or shareholder) of a company registered in Republic of Lithuania and providing legal activities may obtain a temporary residence permit on a business basis in the Republic of Lithuania.
Requirements for issuing a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania:
- the shareholder of the company has formed at least 1/3 of the authorized capital of the company. The total authorized capital should be not less than 28 000 euros;
- the company has been providing activities in accordance with the business plan for at least last 6 months before to the submission of the application for the issue of a temporary residence permit.;
- the company has employed full-time citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or another’s EU Member State or foreigners permanently residing in the Republic of Lithuania. Their total monthly salary should be two average monthly earnings of the last quarter published by Statistics of Lithuania
Documents and information required
- Company’s incorporation documents;
- List of shareholders (if there are more than one shareholder);
- Copy of a valid identity document;
- Business plan and supporting documents (we can prepare);
- Declaration of residence (we can provide);
- Criminal record;
- Additional documents.
The term
2-4 months from the submission of the application.
Price
from 349€ (additional fee for submitting the application – 120€/240€).
Price includes
- Consultation;
- Documents prepration.
A temporary residence permit in Lithuania is issued for 2 years with the possibility of extension.
What do you need to know
A highly skilled worker is a person who has higher education diploma or has acquired at least 5 years of professional experience equivalent to a diploma. A highly qualified worker can obtain a Blue Card, which provides an opportunity to live and work legally in the Republic of Lithuania and move to another EU Member State to work in a highly qualified job.
Documents and information required
- Company’s extract from the Registry;
- Decision on matching with labor market needs (there are exceptions);
- Copy of the employee’s valid identity document;
- Declaration of residence (we can provide);
- Diploma or evidence of professional experience;
- Criminal record;
- Additional documents.
The term
Term for issuing the decision is about 7 working days.
Term for issuing a temporary permit: 2-4 months from the submission of the application. from the submission of the application.
Price
from 299€ (additional fee for making a decision on the compliance of a foreigner’s work with the needs of the labor market of the Republic of Lithuania – 28€, additional application fee – 120€/240€).
Price includes
- Consultation;
- Documents prepration.
A temporary residence permit in Lithuania is issued for 3 years with the possibility of extension.
What do you need to know
If you have an employment contract with an employer registered in the Republic of Lithuania and your profession is not included in the list of missing professions, you must have a decision issued by the State Labour Authority on your job’s needs in the Republic of Lithuania before applying for a temporary work permit.
Documents and information required
- Company’s extract from the Registry;
- Decision on matching with labor market needs;
- Copy of the employee’s valid identity document;
- Declaration of residence (we can provide);
- Criminal record;
- Additional documents.
The term
Term for issuing the decision is about 7 working days.
Term for issuing a temporary permit: 2-4 months from the submission of the application. from the submission of the application.
Price
from 299€ (additional fee for making a decision on compliance of work with the needs of the labor market of the Republic of Lithuania – 28€, additional application fee – 120€/240€).
Price includes
- Consultation;
- Documents preparation (for a decision on the compliance of the work with market needs and obtaining a temporary permit).
A temporary residence permit in Lithuania is issued for 2 years with the possibility of extension.
What do you need to know
If you have an employment contract with an employer which is registered in the Republic of Lithuania and your profession is included in the list of missing professions, you can obtain a temporary residence permit on the basis of work.
Documents and information required
- Company’s extract from the Registry;
- Copy of the employee’s valid identity document;
- Declaration of residence (we can provide);
- Criminal record;
- Additional documents.
The term
2-4 months from the submission of the application.
Price
from 299€ (additional fee for submitting the application – 120€/240€).
Price includes
- Consultation;
- Documents prepration.
A temporary residence permit in Lithuania is issued for 2 years with the possibility of extension.
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Temporary residence permit in Lithuania: FAQ
How much is the state fee for a temporary residence permit in Lithuania?
The state fee for a temporary residence permit in Lithuania is 220 € under the standard procedure, and 440 € under the urgent procedure. The fee covers receiving and examining the application, the decision and the issue of the permit. The fee is paid to the State Tax Inspectorate and is separate from Lamigra’s service price.
How do I apply for a temporary residence permit in Lithuania?
A temporary residence permit application is filled in online in MIGRIS, the Lithuanian migration information system, with digital copies of the documents attached. The applicant then comes in person to give biometric data and present the original documents at the Migration Department or, when applying abroad, at an external service provider. From 1 November 2026, foreigners staying in Lithuania on the basis of a Schengen visa issued by the Republic of Lithuania or another EU country’s residence permit can apply for work-based permits, and for study-based permits for first-cycle (bachelor’s) studies in Lithuania. Other applicants can apply through VFS Global centres abroad, while applications for highly qualified work are accepted as before.
How long does the Migration Department take to decide on a temporary residence permit?
The Migration Department decides on a temporary residence permit no later than 3 months after the application date under the standard procedure. Shorter terms apply in certain cases set in the law, and the urgent procedure cuts the statutory terms in half.
For applicants submitting documents on the basis of highly qualified work, the decision to issue the temporary permit takes 1 month under the standard procedure. The urgent procedure takes 15 workdays.
How long is a Lithuanian temporary residence permit valid?
A Lithuanian temporary residence permit has different validity periods depending on the grounds for its issue, including work, highly qualified work and business.
- Work: for the period of work in Lithuania, but no longer than 2 years.
- Highly qualified work (EU Blue Card): 3 years, or the contract term plus 3 months when the employment contract is shorter than 3 years.
- Business: 2 years, or for the duration of the business activity if shorter, except for the cases listed in Article 45(3) of the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens.
What does a work-based temporary residence permit require?
A work-based temporary residence permit generally requires the employer’s commitment to employ the foreigner full-time for at least 6 months and to pay a salary no lower than that of a citizen doing the same work for the same employer, plus one of three further conditions:
- a qualification related to the job;
- at least 1 year of job-related work experience in the last 3 years;
- an employer’s commitment to pay at least the most recently published annual average gross monthly salary.
Work-based permits are generally issued within a quota set under the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, subject to statutory exceptions and additional conditions when the quota is exhausted. The Employment Service’s decision on labour market needs and the former general list of shortage occupations no longer apply to this permit procedure.