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Administrative/Service Staff Identity Card - Category B/C (Tarnybinė tapatybės kortelė)
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Administrative/Service Staff Identity Card - Category B/C (Tarnybinė tapatybės kortelė)

Residence credential for administrative, technical, and service staff of diplomatic missions, with restricted immunities and privileges.

ValidityDuration of assignment
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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D — National Visa D - Business Investor (Nacionalinė D viza – investuotojas)
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D — National Visa D - Business Investor (Nacionalinė D viza – investuotojas)

Long-stay national visa for foreign company founders and investors managing a newly established Lithuanian business, valid for up to 12 months.

ValidityUp to 12 months
Processing15 days
Cost120 EUR
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D — National Visa D - Seasonal Worker (Nacionalinė D viza – sezoninis darbas)
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D — National Visa D - Seasonal Worker (Nacionalinė D viza – sezoninis darbas)

National visa for seasonal workers with permits exceeding 90 days, allowing up to 6 months of seasonal employment per year.

ValidityVaries (Up to 6 months per year permitted)
ProcessingVaries
Cost140 EUR
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D — National Visa D - Volunteer (Nacionalinė D viza – savanoris)
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D — National Visa D - Volunteer (Nacionalinė D viza – savanoris)

National visa for volunteers coming to Lithuania for organized volunteering programs, including long-term treatment, professional qualification, or youth exchange activities.

ValidityVaries (Up to 6 months per year permitted)
ProcessingVaries
Cost140 EUR
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Diplomatic Staff Identity Card - Category A (Diplomatinė tapatybės kortelė)
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Diplomatic Staff Identity Card - Category A (Diplomatinė tapatybės kortelė)

Residence credential for diplomatic agents and consular officers with full diplomatic immunities, equivalent to Schengen visa and residence permit.

ValidityDuration of assignment
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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EU Blue Card - Highly Qualified Employment (ES mėlynoji kortelė)
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EU Blue Card - Highly Qualified Employment (ES mėlynoji kortelė)

Residence permit for up to 3 years for highly qualified workers meeting education and salary thresholds, no labour market test required.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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ICT Permit — Intra-Corporate Transfer Card (Įmonės viduje perkelto darbuotojo leidimas)
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ICT Permit — Intra-Corporate Transfer Card (Įmonės viduje perkelto darbuotojo leidimas)

Combined work-residence permit valid across EU for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within the same multinational corporate group.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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International Organization Staff Card - Category E (Tarptautinės organizacijos kortelė)
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International Organization Staff Card - Category E (Tarptautinės organizacijos kortelė)

Residence credential for staff of international organizations and EU agencies in Lithuania with restricted immunities under international law.

ValidityLinked to the duration of the assignment
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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National Visa D - Employment (Nacionalinė D viza – darbas)
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National Visa D - Employment (Nacionalinė D viza – darbas)

Long-stay national visa for up to 12 months for foreign nationals intending to work in Lithuania under an employment contract.

ValidityVaries (Up to 6 months per year permitted)
ProcessingVaries
Cost140 EUR
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Permanent Residence - Family of Lithuanian Citizen (Leidimas nuolat gyventi – šeimos narys)
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Permanent Residence - Family of Lithuanian Citizen (Leidimas nuolat gyventi – šeimos narys)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Immediate permanent residence for family members joining a Lithuanian citizen who has been residing abroad, available within 3 months of the citizen's return.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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Permanent Residence - Former Lithuanian Citizen (Leidimas nuolat gyventi – buvęs pilietis)
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Permanent Residence - Former Lithuanian Citizen (Leidimas nuolat gyventi – buvęs pilietis)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for persons who lost Lithuanian citizenship but continue to reside in Lithuania.

ValidityVaries (Renewable. Citizenship restoration available through simplified procedure.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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Permanent Residence - Lithuanian Descent (Leidimas nuolat gyventi – lietuvių kilmė)
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Permanent Residence - Lithuanian Descent (Leidimas nuolat gyventi – lietuvių kilmė)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for persons of documented Lithuanian descent or ancestry, providing a direct pathway to citizenship.

ValidityVaries (Renewable. Citizenship restoration available through simplified procedure.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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Permanent Residence Permit - 5-Year Continuous Residence (Leidimas nuolat gyventi)
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Permanent Residence Permit - 5-Year Continuous Residence (Leidimas nuolat gyventi)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence after 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Lithuania, requiring Lithuanian language and constitutional knowledge exams.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually if business requirements maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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Startup Visa (Startuolio viza)
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Startup Visa (Startuolio viza)

Residence permit for up to 2 years (extendable to 5) for non-EU entrepreneurs establishing innovative, technology-based, scalable businesses in Lithuania.

Validity5 years
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP - EU Long-Term Resident from Another Member State (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – ES ilgalaikis gyventojas)
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TRP - EU Long-Term Resident from Another Member State (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – ES ilgalaikis gyventojas)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreigners who hold EU long-term resident status in another EU Member State and wish to reside in Lithuania.

Validity1-2 years (renewable)
Processing2-3 months
Cost160 EUR
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TRP - Family Reunification: Spouse/Partner (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – šeimos susijungimas: sutuoktinis)
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TRP - Family Reunification: Spouse/Partner (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – šeimos susijungimas: sutuoktinis)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for spouses or registered partners of foreign nationals or Lithuanian residents, valid for up to 2 years and renewable for up to 4.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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TRP - Guardian/Caretaker of Lithuanian Citizen (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – globėjas)
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TRP - Guardian/Caretaker of Lithuanian Citizen (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – globėjas)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals appointed as guardians or caretakers of a Lithuanian citizen.

Validity2 years
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP - Lithuanian Descent (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – lietuvių kilmė)
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TRP - Lithuanian Descent (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – lietuvių kilmė)

Residence permit for persons who can document Lithuanian heritage or ancestry, providing a direct pathway to permanent residence.

ValidityVaries (Renewable. Citizenship restoration available through simplified procedure.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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TRP - Post-Study Job Search (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – po studijų)
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TRP - Post-Study Job Search (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – po studijų)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals who have completed studies at a Lithuanian educational institution, allowing them to seek employment.

Validity1 year
Processing2-3 months
Cost160 EUR
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TRP - Researcher/Lecturer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – tyrėjas/dėstytojas)
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TRP - Researcher/Lecturer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – tyrėjas/dėstytojas)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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

ValidityDuration of contract
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP - Retained Citizenship Right (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – teisė į pilietybę)
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TRP - Retained Citizenship Right (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – teisė į pilietybę)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals who have retained the right to Lithuanian citizenship but have not yet restored it.

Validity5 years
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP - Self-Employment/Freelancer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – savarankiškas darbas)
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TRP - Self-Employment/Freelancer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – savarankiškas darbas)

Residence permit for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and independent contractors providing services in Lithuania under individual activity certificates.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually if business requirements maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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TRP - Studies (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – studijos)
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TRP - Studies (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – studijos)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for full-time students admitted to recognized Lithuanian universities and educational institutions for undergraduate, graduate, or PhD programs.

Validity2 years
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP - Trainee (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – stažuotojas)
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TRP - Trainee (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – stažuotojas)

Residence permit for up to 1 year for recent graduates or current students undertaking a traineeship agreement with a Lithuanian host entity in their field of study.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP - Volunteer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – savanoris)
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TRP - Volunteer (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – savanoris)

Residence permit for up to 2 years for participants in the European Voluntary Service under an agreement with a Lithuanian host organization.

Validity2 years
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP Family — National Visa D - Family Reunification (Nacionalinė D viza – šeimos susijungimas)
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TRP Family — National Visa D - Family Reunification (Nacionalinė D viza – šeimos susijungimas)

National visa for up to 12 months for family members awaiting temporary residence permit processing for family reunification in Lithuania.

ValidityVaries (Up to 6 months per year permitted)
ProcessingVaries
Cost140 EUR
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Temporary Residence Permit - Employment (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – darbas)
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Temporary Residence Permit - Employment (Leidimas laikinai gyventi – darbas)

Residence permit for up to 2 years for foreign nationals employed by Lithuanian companies, requiring employer mediation and work permit from Employment Service.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually if business requirements maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 EUR
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Temporary Residence Permit for Business (Laikinas leidimas gyventi verslo pagrindu)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Business (Laikinas leidimas gyventi verslo pagrindu)

Validity1-3 years (renewable)
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Researchers (Laikinas leidimas gyventi mokslinių tyrimų pagrindu)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Researchers (Laikinas leidimas gyventi mokslinių tyrimų pagrindu)

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing45-90 days
CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Studies (Laikinas leidimas gyventi studijų pagrindu)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Studies (Laikinas leidimas gyventi studijų pagrindu)

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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