Lithuania•EuropeTemporary Residence Permit - Lithuanian Descent
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
160 EUR
Stay Duration
2 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
Residence permit for persons of Lithuanian descent. Available to those whose parents or grandparents were Lithuanian who self-identify as Lithuanian. Can lead to fast-track citizenship restoration. Valid for 2 years, renewable.
This program recognizes persons of Lithuanian descent who self-identify as Lithuanian. It provides a pathway to both residence and citizenship restoration for those with documented Lithuanian heritage through parents or grandparents.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
11,088 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
11,088 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Passport photographs
Recent color photos, 35x45mm
Birth certificate
Original or certified copy
Parent birth certificate
If claiming descent through parents
Grandparent birth certificate
If claiming descent through grandparents
OptionalCitizenship documentation
If parents or grandparents held Lithuanian citizenship
OptionalWritten declaration
Self-identification as Lithuanian with detailed genealogical information
Genealogical documentation
Family tree, marriage certificates, records proving lineage
Health insurance
Valid in Lithuania, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
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Advantages
- Simplified citizenship restoration available
- Recognition of heritage and identity
- Clear path to full citizenship
- Family unity potential
- EU citizenship access
Considerations
- Requires genealogical documentation
- Must prove self-identification as Lithuanian
- Documentation gathering can be time-consuming
- Verification of historical records required
Application Process
Establish Lithuanian descent
Gather birth certificates and documents proving Lithuanian heritage
Prepare descent documentation
Collect genealogical records and family documentation
Obtain Lithuanian citizenship certificate
Apply for Certificate of Lithuanian Origin or citizenship restoration certificate
Submit residence permit application
Apply to Migration Department with descent documentation
Pay fee
Pay EUR 160 residence permit fee
Await decision
Decision made within 3 months
Receive residence permit
Permit issued valid for 2 years
Apply for citizenship restoration
Simplified citizenship application available
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application
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