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.
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.
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.