Lithuania•EuropeEU Blue Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
1 day
Application Fee
160 EUR
Stay Duration
36 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. Requires university degree or 3+ years ICT experience, plus employment meeting salary thresholds. Valid for 36 months or employment duration. Fast-track to permanent residence after 2 years in Lithuania (5 years total in EU).
The EU Blue Card is an EU-wide residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. It facilitates recruitment of skilled workers to EU countries and includes special privileges such as fast-tracked permanent residency and enhanced mobility rights.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
5+ years
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid throughout employment
Passport photographs
Biometric format photos, 35x45mm
University degree
Or equivalent qualification recognized in Lithuania
Employment contract
Minimum 6 months duration, meeting salary threshold
Salary confirmation
Evidence of salary meeting 1.5x average wage (or 1.2x for shortage occupations)
Health insurance
Valid in Lithuania and Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
Proof of accommodation
Rental agreement or housing confirmation
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of employer's business registration
Employment contract
Signed employment agreement
Salary authorization
Confirmation of ability to pay offered salary
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Advantages
- EU-wide recognition and mobility
- Fast track to permanent residency
- Can change employers after 2 years
- Family can accompany
- Spouse can work in other EU countries
- Children can study in EU
- Reasonable salary threshold
Considerations
- Requires university degree or significant ICT experience
- Initial tie to specific employer for first 2 years
- Salary threshold requirements
- Health insurance mandatory
- Limited to EU countries
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain job offer from Lithuanian employer meeting salary threshold (1.5x average wage or 1.2x for shortage occupations)
Prepare documentation
Gather education credentials, employment contract, salary documentation
Submit residence permit application
Apply to Migration Department with employment documents
Pay fee
Pay EUR 160 residence permit fee
Await decision
Decision made within 1 month (standard) or 15 days (expedited)
Receive Blue Card
EU Blue Card issued with residence and work authorization
Change employer (after 2 years)
After first 2 years, can change employers with notification to authorities
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application
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