PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT Permit of a long-term resident of the Republic of Lithuania to reside in the European Community (hereinafter – a permanent residence permit) means a document entitling an alien to reside in the Republic of Lithuania and certifying the alien’s permanent resident status. Permanent residence permit is executed for five years and after this period passes, it may […]

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT IN THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA A temporary residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania (hereinafter referred to as a “temporary residence permit”) means a document granting an alien the right to temporary reside in the Republic of Lithuania for a period specified in the permit. The alien has the right to choose his/her place […]

VISAS Diplomatic missions or consular posts of the Republic of Lithuania issue visas to aliens who intend to travel to Lithuania. The types of visas are the following: Schengen visa: airport transit visa (A); short-stay visa (C); national visa (D). Schengen visas may be single-entry, dual-entry and multiple-entry. An alien may be issued a Schengen visa with limited territorial validity. […]

INFORMATION ON INVITATION LETTERS FOR ALIENS The Migration Department under the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Lithuania does not confirm invitation letters to foreigners. A natural or legal person (hereinafter – the inviting party) can fill out and submit the application for the invitation approval by accessing the Information system of public services related to the […]

THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS This section is intended for persons who are not citizens of the EU or their family members. If you intend to stay in Lithuania for fewer than 90 days during a period of 180 days, you only need a visa (unless visa-free travel applies to you). If you wish to stay longer, you have […]

Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania means the permanent legal relationship of a person with the Republic of Lithuania based on mutual rights and responsibilities. Principles of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania: Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania shall be based on the continuity of the Republic of Lithuania and its citizenship. Every Lithuanian shall […]