Study / Student in Lithuania
One documented route of this kind in Lithuania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student Temporary Residence Permit
Non-EU nationals enrolled in full-time degree programmes, qualification-enhancement courses, or traineeships at accredited Lithuanian higher-education or scientific institutions may obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for the duration of their studies.
- Processing time
- Up to 3 months (standard); up to 45 days (expedited). Renewals: up to 2 months (standard) or 1 month (expedited).
- Validity
- Up to 2 years (or total study duration if shorter); up to 3 years for doctoral students. Renewable.
- Language requirement
- No minimum Lithuanian language level is required to obtain the permit, though the language of instruction at the institution applies.
- Permanent residence
- After 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Lithuania on a valid TRP.
- Citizenship
- After approximately 10 years of continuous lawful residence, subject to language and Constitution exam requirements.
Requirements
- Acceptance/enrolment at an accredited Lithuanian higher education or scientific institution
- Mediation (facilitation) letter from the institution submitted through MIGRIS
- Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond requested permit period)
- Proof of financial means: at least EUR 1,153 per month
- Health insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 6,000 valid for the permit duration
- Clean criminal record certificate
- Proof of accommodation in Lithuania
- Payment of the state fee
Required Documents
- Valid passport or travel document required
- Institution mediation/facilitation letter (submitted electronically via MIGRIS) required
- Evidence of financial means (bank statements or equivalent) required
- Health insurance policy (minimum EUR 6,000 coverage) required
- Criminal record certificate from country of origin required
- Proof of accommodation (rental contract, dormitory confirmation) required
- State fee payment receipt required
- Biometric data (provided at VFS Global or Migration Department) required
Official fees
- State fee — standard procedure (90 days) 160 EUR
- State fee — expedited procedure (45 days) 320 EUR
- VFS Global service fee (varies by country) 30 EUR
Process Steps
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Secure admission
Obtain official acceptance from an accredited Lithuanian university, college, or research institution.
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Institution submits mediation letter
The Lithuanian institution submits a mediation letter through the MIGRIS system on your behalf. This is mandatory before your application can be processed.
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Submit online application in MIGRIS
Create an account in MIGRIS (migris.lt) and complete the TRP application form. Attach all required documents and pay the state fee online.
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Biometric appointment
If applying from abroad, book an appointment at a VFS Global centre in your country within 4 months of submitting your MIGRIS application. Provide fingerprints and photograph.
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Await decision
The Migration Department reviews the application. Standard processing takes up to 3 months; expedited (with additional fee) up to 45 days.
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Collect residence permit card
Once approved, collect the biometric TRP card from the Migration Department office or VFS Global centre.