Work / Employment in Lithuania
2 documented routes of this kind in Lithuania, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
National Visa (Type D / long-stay, over 90 days)
A long-stay national visa for stays exceeding 90 days, used while a residence permit is processed or for short-term, posted, or seasonal work. Applications are filed via MIGRIS, followed by biometrics at VFS Global abroad or the Migration Department in Lithuania.
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days, extendable to 45, exceptionally up to 60 calendar days
- Validity
- Up to 12 months
- Language requirement
- None
Requirements
- Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, at least 2 blank pages, valid at least 3 months beyond the visa's expiry
- Completed national visa application submitted via MIGRIS
- Mediation letter / invitation number, electronically filed in MIGRIS by the inviting entity (employer, institution, etc.)
- Proof of financial means: EUR 1,153/month for living expenses plus EUR 1,153 for return funds (2026 figures)
- Health insurance valid in Lithuania and the whole Schengen area, minimum coverage EUR 30,000
- One passport photo and supporting documents for the visa basis (work, study, family)
Required Documents
- Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages, valid 3 months beyond visa expiry) required
- National visa application submitted via MIGRIS required
- Mediation letter / invitation number filed in MIGRIS by the inviting entity required
- Proof of financial means (EUR 1,153/month living plus EUR 1,153 return funds) required
- Health insurance valid in Schengen, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage required
- One passport photo required
Official fees
- State fee 140 EUR
- VFS Global service fee (abroad, typical range) 120 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain invitation
Inviting entity files the mediation letter/invitation in MIGRIS; obtain its number.
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2
Complete application
Complete the D-visa application in MIGRIS and upload document scans.
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Pay state fee
Pay the EUR 140 state fee.
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Book appointment
Book an appointment (VFS Global abroad, or Migration Department in Lithuania).
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5
Attend in person
Attend in person: submit biometrics and original documents.
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Await decision
Await decision (15-60 days); collect the visa.
Official Sources
Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
A temporary residence permit for living in Lithuania for more than one year on grounds such as work, study, family reunification, or business. Filed via MIGRIS with a biometrics appointment, and renewable; it is the basis for eventually qualifying for permanent residence after five years.
- Processing time
- Approximately 45-90 days (standard ~90 days; accelerated ~45 days)
- Validity
- Typically up to 1-3 years depending on grounds, renewable
- Language requirement
- None at TRP stage (required for permanent residence and citizenship)
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous legal residence on a TRP
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation generally after 10 years of lawful residence
Requirements
- TRP application via MIGRIS
- Valid passport
- Proof of sufficient funds for the permit's duration / at least one year (benchmark: minimum monthly wage EUR 1,153 in 2026; half for minors or science-based grounds)
- Criminal record certificate (clean record)
- Proof of accommodation / place to live in Lithuania
- Health insurance
- Basis-specific documents (employment contract + employer's mediation, university admission, marriage/birth certificates, etc.)
Required Documents
- TRP application via MIGRIS required
- Valid passport required
- Proof of sufficient funds (benchmark EUR 1,153/month minimum wage) required
- Criminal record certificate (clean record) required
- Proof of accommodation in Lithuania required
- Health insurance required
- Basis-specific documents (work contract + mediation, admission letter, marriage/birth certificates) required
Official fees
- State fee (standard) 120 EUR
- State fee (urgent) 240 EUR
- VFS Global service fee (abroad, typical range) 120 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Confirm legal basis
Confirm your legal basis and gather documents.
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2
Submit application
Submit the TRP e-application in MIGRIS and upload scans.
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3
Pay state fee
Pay the EUR 120 (or EUR 240 urgent) state fee.
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Book appointment
Book the biometrics/originals appointment.
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Attend in person
Attend in person and submit data.
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Collect permit
Await decision; if approved, the permit card is produced and collected.