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How to Lithuania Residence Permits?

Lithuania offers various residence permits to individuals who wish to live in the country for an extended period. The residence permit you can apply for will depend on the purpose of your stay in Lithuania. Here are some common types of residence permits in Lithuania:

Temporary Residence Permit (TRP): This permit allows you to live in Lithuania for a specific period, usually up to one year, and can be renewed. Some common grounds for obtaining a TRP include employment, studies, family reunification, and business activities.
Long-Term Residence Permit (LTRP): The LTRP is intended for individuals who have already held a TRP in Lithuania for a certain period and wish to stay in the country more permanently. Typically, you must have lived in Lithuania on a TRP for at least five years before applying for an LTRP.
European Union Blue Card: If you are a highly skilled worker from a non-EU country, you may be eligible to apply for the EU Blue Card, which allows you to work and reside in Lithuania and other EU member states.
Permanent Residence Permit: After residing in Lithuania for a certain period (usually five years) on a TRP or an LTRP, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit, which allows you to stay in Lithuania indefinitely.

I want to let you know that the application process and requirements for residence permits may vary depending on the specific type of permit you are applying for and your circumstances. In general, you will need to submit various documents, such as a valid passport, proof of sufficient financial means, health insurance, and other supporting documents related to the purpose of your stay.

To apply for a residence permit in Lithuania, visit the Lithuanian Migration Department's website or contact the nearest Lithuanian embassy or consulate in your home country. The application process can take some time, so it's best to start early and ensure you meet all the requirements for the permit you'd like to obtain.

Based on your reason for moving to Lithuania, you can obtain any of the following types of temporary residence permits:

A temporary residence permit for work.
A temporary residence permit for study purposes.
A temporary residence permit for family reunification purposes.
A temporary residence permit for qualified non-EU foreign nationals workers.

When you apply for a temporary residence permit for the first time, the permit is valid for one year. The second time you apply for the temporary residence permit, it will be valid for two years.

To apply for a Lithuania temporary residence permit, you must:

Get your documents ready. Before initiating the application process, you need to get the required documents ready— remember that different documents are required depending on your permit.
Fill out the permit application request. Then, you must submit a request for residence at Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS) online platform. Also, could you please attach copies of your documents?
Visit the Migration Department. After you complete your request with MIGRIS, you need to visit the Migration Department after four months, along with your original documents and copies of the digital papers you submitted. At this appointment, you also need to submit your biometric data.
Retrieve your permit. Then, after your application has been processed, you must retrieve your residence card. Your residence card contains your personal information and serves as proof of residence in the country.

You must submit the following documents to apply for a Lithuania temporary residence permit:

Valid passport.
Marriage certificate (if applicable).
Proof of employment (if applicable).
Sufficient financial stability.
Proof that you have a place of residence.
Health insurance.
Proof of paid state fee for your residence permit.
Police certificate showing you don’t have a criminal record.

Please note that you need to submit additional documents depending on why you apply for a temporary residence— you can find the full list of papers sectioned by types of temporary permits at the MIGRIS website.

After living in Lithuania for five consecutive years with a valid temporary residence permit, you are eligible to apply for a Lithuania permanent residence permit. The permanent residence permit lets you stay in Lithuania for ten years and can be renewed.

To obtain permanent residency in Lithuania, you must fulfil these conditions:

You have lived in Lithuania for five years with a temporary residence permit.
Your family member or spouse is a Lithuanian citizen.
You have lived in an EU country for five years and in Lithuania for two uninterrupted years.
You have lost your Lithuanian citizenship but have been living there and can prove it.

If you are an EU citizen, you must acquire a residence certificate. This certificate shows that you are legally allowed to stay in Lithuanian territory.

You can apply for a Lithuania permanent residence permit online by completing the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS) application.

The requirements for a Lithuania permanent residence permit are:

Application number. You will be given a number when you apply online.
A travel document. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
Documents of the language proficiency test. A test showcasing your Lithuanian language skills is required.
Sufficient financial stability. You must be able to spend the minimum Lithuanian monthly wage.
Health insurance. If you’re not covered by compulsory health insurance, you must submit proof that you have purchased valid health insurance covering your stay in Lithuania.
Document of temporary residence permit. To apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have lived in Lithuania with a temporary residence permit beforehand.
Permit fee payment. To receive your residence document, you must pay the state-required costs for a permanent permit.

The fees for a Lithuania residence permit are as follows:

Type of fee	Cost
Temporary residence permit issued on the regular procedure.	€120
A temporary residence permit was issued on the urgent process.	€240
Permanent residence permit issued on the regular operation.	€90
Permanent residence permit was issued on the binding procedure.	€180

You can be exempted from the Lithuania residence permit fee if you are:

Under the age of 16.
Under the age of 18, and your parent holds Lithuanian citizenship.
Granted asylum in Lithuania.
Unable to leave Lithuania due to a medical condition.
A victim of human trafficking.

You must provide a document as proof that you are eligible for the exemption.

A Lithuanian residence permit can be issued within two processing frames:

For a general normal-paced procedure, the processing takes four months.
For an urgent procedure – the processing time takes two months.

If you apply for a permanent residence permit, you’re advised to apply four months before your temporary residence permit expires.

You can apply for Lithuanian citizenship if you have lived legally in Lithuania for over ten years with a permanent residence permit. This procedure is known as acquiring Lithuanian citizenship by naturalization.

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