Relocation for
non-EU nationals

Relocation procedures depend on your professional qualifications.

Highly-qualified specialists
from outside the EU

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.

Blue Card Roadmap. External Service Providers

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Blue Card through External Service Providers.

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Blue Card Roadmap. Process in Lithuania

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Blue Card in Lithuania.

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Read more about the EU Blue Card here.

If you are not a highly
qualified specialist

In case you don’t qualify as a highly qualified specialist, there are two main ways to obtain a residence permit:

Option 1

You can get an offer for a job in Lithuania and apply for a permit while still residing abroad.

Option 2

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.

Temporary Residence Permit. External Service Providers

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Temporary Residence Permit through External Service Providers.

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Temporary Residence Permit. Process in Lithuania

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Temporary Residence Permit in Lithuania.

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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.