Obtaining an EU Blue Card in Lithuania

The EU Blue Card is a temporary residence permit that allows highly skilled non-EU nationals to live and work in Lithuania in high-demand or regulated professions.

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

Why Lithuania

Why choose Lithuania for your EU Blue Card?

Fast processing

Obtain your Blue Card in as little as 15 days (urgent) or 1 month (standard)

EU mobility

Work and reside legally in Lithuania and move to other EU countries for highly skilled jobs

Simplified banking

A streamlined process for opening a bank account in Lithuania

Healthcare access

Access to medical services in Lithuania and across the EU

Eligibility

Eligibility for an EU Blue Card in Lithuania

Work in a profession listed as high value-added with a shortage of workers in Lithuania (IT specialists, engineers, medical professionals). Earn at least 1.2 times the average monthly gross wage in Lithuania.

Work in a non-listed or regulated profession. Earn at least 1.5 times the average monthly gross wage. If the profession is regulated, provide a document confirming compliance with Lithuanian professional standards.

Requirements

Key requirements

Valid travel document

A passport valid for the duration of your stay

Proof of qualifications

A higher education diploma or equivalent professional experience (3-5 years)

Employer mediation letter

Confirming your high professional qualifications and their relevance to the job

Declared residence

Proof of a declared place of residence in Lithuania, or a commitment to declare it within 1 month of receiving the Blue Card

Criminal record certificate

Confirming no convictions in the past 2 years from countries where you resided before Lithuania, required only for first-time applications

Process

Procedure for obtaining an EU Blue Card

Initial consultation

We assess your eligibility and advise on the best approach

Document preparation

Gathering and preparing all required documents for electronic submission

Electronic submission

Submitting your application with digital copies

In-person visit

Within 4 months of submission, visit the Migration Department to provide biometric data and original documents

Application review

Standard procedure within 1 month, urgent procedure within 15 days

Decision and card

Once approved, visit the Migration Department to collect your EU Blue 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 place of residence; failure to do so may result in administrative penalties

Alternative

Alternative to higher education

IT experience

3 years of professional experience in IT/communication services within the last 7 years

Other fields

5 years of professional experience equivalent to a higher education qualification

Ministry confirmation

The Lithuanian Ministry of Economy must confirm your experience as equivalent to a higher education qualification

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Obtaining an EU Blue Card in Lithuania