Lithuania

For a third-country national hired by a Lithuanian employer and meeting the current employment-service and residence-permit conditions.

For highly qualified paid work in Lithuania under an employment contract of at least six months and the applicable salary ratio.

For a manager, specialist or trainee transferred within a corporate group to a Lithuanian host entity.

For research under a contract or hosting relationship with a registered Lithuanian research and study institution.

For seasonal employment in Lithuania under an Employment Service permit and an employer's preliminary contract.

For a qualifying participant or manager of a genuinely operating Lithuanian company that meets the statutory activity, staffing, capital and investment conditions.

For a founder whose planned Lithuanian undertaking introduces new technology or another innovation significant to Lithuania's economic or social development.

For a recent graduate or current higher-education student outside the EU undertaking related training in Lithuania.

For full-time admission to a recognised Lithuanian higher-education programme or eligible exchange with resources, accommodation and insurance.

For a qualifying non-EU family member accompanying or joining an EU citizen exercising free-movement rights in Lithuania.

For qualifying family members joining a Lithuanian citizen or eligible third-country sponsor, subject to sponsor-status and family conditions.

For an EU citizen who has lived legally and continuously in Lithuania for five years under EU free-movement rules.

For a third-country national with five years of qualifying continuous legal residence and the required language and constitutional knowledge.

For an EU citizen moving to Lithuania to work, study, seek work, be self-employed or live with sufficient resources.

For New Zealand citizens aged 18 to 30 inclusive on the date of application who have not used the scheme before and can show at least €4,560 in funds or regular income.

For participation in the European Voluntary Service under an eligible host, programme and volunteer agreement.

For a qualifying member of a recognised religious community or a person undertaking another specifically listed cultural or public-interest activity.

For a visa-required third-country national visiting Lithuania and the Schengen area for up to ninety days in any 180-day period.

For a third-country national or stateless person seeking refugee status or subsidiary protection in Lithuania under the procedure applying from 12 June 2026.

For a foreign national who can establish Lithuanian origin under the citizenship and migration rules.

For a foreign national who has the statutory right to restore citizenship of Lithuania.

For a professional athlete or coach carrying out qualifying sports activity in Lithuania under the specific national lawful-activity ground.