Lithuania•EuropePermanent Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
160 EUR
Stay Duration
5 years
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
Long-term residence for those who have resided legally in Lithuania for 5 years on temporary permits. Valid for 5 years, renewable. Can lead to citizenship after 10 years of legal residence (5 years with permanent permit).
The Permanent Residence Permit is granted to foreign nationals who have legally resided in Lithuania for 5 years. It represents long-term stable residency and is typically the step before citizenship application.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
11,088 EUR
per year
Language
Lithuanian
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid throughout residence
Passport photographs
Recent color photos, 35x45mm
Residence documentation
Records proving 5 years legal residence in Lithuania
Temporary residence permits
Copies of previous temporary permits or residence cards
Employment history
Tax records or employment contracts showing continuous residence
Tax records
Lithuanian tax filing history
OptionalAddress registration
Current address registration documentation
Health insurance
Valid in Lithuania, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
Criminal record check
Proof of no serious criminal convictions
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Advantages
- Path to citizenship
- Stability and security of residency
- Access to all social benefits
- Work authorization without restrictions
- Family sponsorship rights
- Access to education and healthcare
Considerations
- Requires 5 years prior legal residence
- Language test may be required for citizenship
- Civic integration requirements
- Periodic renewal required
- Must maintain address registration
Application Process
Verify 5-year residency
Confirm legal residence in Lithuania for 5 years on temporary permit
Prepare application
Gather residence records, tax documents, employment history
Submit residence permit application
Apply to Migration Department for permanent residency
Pay fee
Pay EUR 160 residence permit fee
Await decision
Decision made within 1-3 months
Receive permanent residence permit
Valid for 5 years, renewable
Apply for citizenship
After 5 years on permanent permit (10 years total residence), apply for citizenship
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application
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