TRP - Researcher/Lecturer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – tyrėjas/dėstytojas)

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TRP - Researcher/Lecturer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – tyrėjas/dėstytojas)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-2 months

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Duration of contract

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence permit for researchers conducting R&D or lecturers teaching at Lithuanian science and study establishments under employment contracts.

The TRP for researchers and lecturers is rooted in the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, which aims to bolster Lithuania's scientific and academic competitiveness by attracting global talent. This permit addresses the specific needs of the academic and research community, providing a streamlined legal framework for experts to contribute to Lithuanian science, technology, and higher education sectors through formal employment contracts with recognized research and study establishments.

This permit is intended for highly qualified professionals, including scientists conducting research and development (R&D) and academics teaching at Lithuanian universities. What makes this category distinctive is its emphasis on the institutional link; the applicant must have a valid employment contract with a research or study institution. It is designed for those whose presence is essential for the advancement of specific scientific projects or academic programs, offering a stable residence status for the duration of their research or teaching commitment.

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Tied to program duration

Conversion Paths

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an employment or authorship contract with a science and studies institution registered in Lithuania.

Must possess a valid travel document (passport).

Must have sufficient financial resources for subsistence and return to the country of origin.

Must have valid health insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 10,000).

Must have a place of residence in Lithuania.

Must provide a mediation letter number from the hosting science and studies institution.

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

13,836 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid travel document (passport).

Mediation letter number from the host institution.

Employment or authorship contract.

Proof of sufficient financial means (e.g., bank statement or income proof).

Proof of health insurance.

Document confirming a place of residence in Lithuania.

Certificate of non-criminal record (for the first permit).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Exempt from the requirement to obtain a separate work permit.
Immediate eligibility for family reunification (no 2-year waiting period).
Opportunity to teach at higher education institutions during the research period.
Option to apply for a 12-month job search or self-employment permit after completing research.
Mobility rights for research activities within the EU.

Worth Knowing

The permit is tied to the specific research/lecturing contract.
Must declare the place of residence within 1 month of collecting the permit.
If the research project ends, the permit status must be updated or changed.
Processing times can vary; urgent options require higher fees.

Application Process

The host institution submits a mediation letter electronically via the MIGRIS system.

The applicant fills out the TRP application form online via the MIGRIS portal and uploads digital copies of required documents.

Book an appointment via MIGRIS to provide biometric data and original documents.

Attend the appointment (at the Migration Department in Lithuania or an external service provider abroad) to submit biometrics and originals.

Wait for the decision (standard processing time is up to 3 months; urgent processing is up to 45 days).

Collect the residence permit card.

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Overview

Residence permit for researchers conducting R&D or lecturers teaching at Lithuanian science and study establishments under employment contracts.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an employment or authorship contract with a science and studies institution registered in Lithuania.

Must possess a valid travel document (passport).

Must have sufficient financial resources for subsistence and return to the country of origin.

Must have valid health insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 10,000).

Must have a place of residence in Lithuania.

Must provide a mediation letter number from the hosting science and studies institution.

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

13,836 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid travel document (passport).

Mediation letter number from the host institution.

Employment or authorship contract.

Proof of sufficient financial means (e.g., bank statement or income proof).

Proof of health insurance.

Document confirming a place of residence in Lithuania.

Certificate of non-criminal record (for the first permit).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Exempt from the requirement to obtain a separate work permit.
Immediate eligibility for family reunification (no 2-year waiting period).
Opportunity to teach at higher education institutions during the research period.
Option to apply for a 12-month job search or self-employment permit after completing research.
Mobility rights for research activities within the EU.

Worth Knowing

The permit is tied to the specific research/lecturing contract.
Must declare the place of residence within 1 month of collecting the permit.
If the research project ends, the permit status must be updated or changed.
Processing times can vary; urgent options require higher fees.

Application Process