Residence Permit in Lithuania Through Employment

An employment-based residence permit is a temporary residence permit allowing non-EU nationals to legally reside and work in Lithuania under an employment or temporary employment contract.

It provides access to the EU labour market and mobility across EU Member States.

Why Lithuania

Why choose Lithuania for your employment-based residence permit?

Fast review

Get your residence permit in 45 days (urgent) or 3 months (standard)

EU mobility

Live and work legally in Lithuania with the ability to travel across the EU for skilled work

Simplified banking

A streamlined process for opening a bank account in Lithuania

Healthcare access

Access to medical services in Lithuania and across the EU

Options

Conditions for obtaining an employment-based residence permit

Full-time work, contract term of at least 6 months. The employer has operated for at least 6 months. At least 1 year of relevant experience in the last 3 years, OR the salary specified is at least the average monthly gross wage. Exceptions to these requirements apply to graduates of Lithuanian educational institutions (within 10 years of graduation) and persons with temporary protection or a residence permit obtained due to persecution.

A simplified procedure: fewer labour market test requirements and faster review. Requires an employment contract, a profession on the shortage occupation list, matching qualifications and sufficient salary.

Standard procedure: requires a labour exchange permit, and the employer must confirm the need to hire a foreigner. Review may take longer.

The employer is listed with the State Labour Inspectorate as a temporary employment company. Contract of at least 6 months, full-time. Salary at least the national average while working, and at least the minimum wage between assignments.

Requirements

Key requirements

Valid travel document

A passport valid for the duration of your stay

Employer mediation letter

Confirming the terms of employment

Declared residence

Confirmation of accommodation of at least 7 sq.m. per adult

Criminal record certificate

Required only for first-time applications, from countries of residence in the last 2 years

Proof of qualifications

Diploma, certificate, or documents evidencing work experience

Process

Procedure for obtaining an employment-based residence permit

At the time of your visit to the Migration Department, your stay in Lithuania must be lawful.

Initial consultation

Assessing your eligibility and advising on the application

Document preparation

Gathering and preparing documents for electronic submission via MIGRIS

Electronic submission

Filling out the application via the MIGRIS system with digital copies attached

In-person visit

Visiting the Migration Department to provide biometric data and original documents

Application review

Review of the application by the Migration Department

Decision and permit

After approval, visiting to collect the residence permit card

Declaration

Declaring your place of residence

At the Migration Department

Notarized consent from the property owner, or a lease agreement / letter from a legal entity confirming accommodation

At a municipality

Within 1 month from the day of withdrawing the document you must declare your residence

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Residence Permit in Lithuania Through Employment