Lithuania•EuropeNational Visa (D) - Posted Worker
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
Secure posting assignment
Employer nominates you for temporary posting to Lithuania
Obtain work permit from home country
Get posting authorization from non-EU/EFTA home country authorities
Prepare documentation
Gather posting letter, employment contract, home country work permit
Apply for Lithuanian work permit
Submit work permit application to Lithuanian Labor Exchange
Submit visa application
Apply to Lithuanian consulate/embassy or visa center
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 140 visa application fee
Await decision
Decision made within 15 days
Receive visa
Collect passport with visa
Application Forms
National Visa Application Form
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