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3 programs for Lithuania. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Lithuania's route for highly qualified employees, issued by the Migration Department via the MIGRIS online system. It is issued for up to three years (or contract length plus three months) and the salary threshold is tied to the national average wage, with a lower threshold for shortage occupations on the High Value-Added Professions list.
The standard work route: a temporary residence permit issued on the basis of employment with a Lithuanian employer. In most cases it requires a work permit or a favourable decision from the Employment Service that the job meets labour-market needs, and the permit is tied to the specific employer.
A simplified work route for occupations on Lithuania's list of professions in short supply. Workers in these high-demand roles are exempt from the labour-market test and, in many cases, may begin working before the residence permit is physically issued.
The EU Blue Card is Lithuania's route for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a higher-education qualification and a qualifying job offer. It is issued for up to three years, and the salary must reach a multiple of the national average wage.
Skilled workers usually move via the EU Blue Card, the standard employment permit, or the simplified in-demand professions route if their occupation is on the shortage list. Each needs a job offer from a Lithuanian employer.
At least 1.5 times the national average gross monthly wage, or 1.2 times for shortage occupations on the High Value-Added professions list.
After five years of continuous lawful residence, with stable income and (usually) passing the Lithuanian-language and Constitution exam.
Yes. You can qualify by owning or managing a genuinely operating company, or through the dedicated Startup Visa for innovative founders.
Lithuania offers two main entrepreneurial routes: a residence permit for owners or managers of a genuinely operating company, and Startup Visa Lithuania for innovative founders whose idea is endorsed by an expert committee.
Most applications are filed through MIGRIS, the Migration Department's online system, after which you book an appointment to submit biometrics and documents.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a great option for workers whose jobs are exempt from a labour market test, including intra-company transfers and treaty-based professionals.
Take the assessment or ask Acey, our immigration assistant.
Work abroad — Lithuania