National Visa (D) - Posted Worker
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National Visa (D) - Posted Worker

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

0-45 days

Application Fee

140 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 12 months

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Long-term visa for employees of non-EU/EFTA companies temporarily posted to work in Lithuania. Requires valid work permit from home country. Valid for up to 12 months.

The National Visa (D) for posted workers enables temporary assignment of employees from non-EU/EFTA companies to work in Lithuania while maintaining employment with parent company. Worker remains covered by home country social insurance.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

12,456 EUR

per year

Minimum Savings

1,038 EUR

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid throughout posting period

Passport photographs

Recent color photos, 35x45mm

Posting letter

From parent company designating temporary posting to Lithuania

Employment contract

With parent company or reference to employment arrangement

Home country work permit

Authorization for posting from non-EU/EFTA country

Proof of social insurance

Evidence of continued social security coverage in home country

Health insurance

Valid in Lithuania and Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage

Proof of financial means

EUR 1,038 per month for living expenses

Sponsor Documents

Parent company registration

Proof of non-EU/EFTA company's legal status

Posting letter

Official designation of posting to Lithuania

Employment contract

Showing employment relationship with parent company

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Advantages

  • Maintains home country employment
  • Social security continuity
  • Family can accompany
  • Temporary assignment flexibility

Considerations

  • Limited to temporary posting
  • No pathway to permanent residency
  • Requires home country authorization
  • Tied to parent company
  • Social insurance coordination required

Application Process

1

Secure posting assignment

Employer nominates you for temporary posting to Lithuania

2

Obtain work permit from home country

Get posting authorization from non-EU/EFTA home country authorities

3

Prepare documentation

Gather posting letter, employment contract, home country work permit

4

Apply for Lithuanian work permit

Submit work permit application to Lithuanian Labor Exchange

5

Submit visa application

Apply to Lithuanian consulate/embassy or visa center

6

Pay visa fee

Pay EUR 140 visa application fee

7

Await decision

Decision made within 15 days

8

Receive visa

Collect passport with visa

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form

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