Relocation procedures depend on your professional qualifications.
For highly-qualified specialists from outside the EU, simplified migration procedures apply. There are two ways to approach the application process. You can apply for a Blue Card through External Service Providers while still in your home country or you can arrive in Lithuania and start application process here.
A step-by-step guide to applying for a Blue Card through External Service Providers.
A step-by-step guide to applying for a Blue Card in Lithuania.
Read more about the EU Blue Card here.
In case you don’t qualify as a highly qualified specialist, there are two main ways to obtain a residence permit:
You can get an offer for a job in Lithuania and apply for a permit while still residing abroad.
You can come to Lithuania and apply for a permit here, but remember that you will not be able to start working until you have received your residence permit.
A step-by-step guide to applying for a Temporary Residence Permit through External Service Providers.
A step-by-step guide to applying for a Temporary Residence Permit in Lithuania.
Depending on the type of permit you apply for, it might take from 3 weeks to 4 months to obtain it. You can read about the residence permit options available for third-country nationals here.
Once in Lithuania, don’t forget to declare your place of residence. You can read more about declaring your place of residence here.