Travel to Lithuania for work
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Lithuania and how to get one if you do.
This guide is for British citizens travelling for business or other work purposes. It explains what employers, employees, or the self-employed need to do if they need a visa or permit.
This information is provided as a guide only. You must always check the exact application process and document requirements with Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 embassy or .
Entry requirements
If you바카라 사이트檙e going to Lithuania to work (or any other바카라 사이트�EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) you must바카라 사이트�make sure you meet passport and other travel requirements.
Lithuania is in the바카라 사이트�Schengen area. If you바카라 사이트檙e travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings. It does not matter how many countries you visit in the Schengen area. Your total stay must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. The 180-day period keeps 바카라 사이트榬olling바카라 사이트�.
If you바카라 사이트檙e staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.
The Lithuanian authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.
You must always check with Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 embassy or before you travel, to make sure you meet their legal requirements.
If you바카라 사이트檙e working in more than one country, you need to check the entry rules of each country.
If you need a passport, visa or permit, you should apply well in advance of travel.
Visa and permit documents
This guide explains the general application process for some of the visa or permit types available in Lithuania. It includes a checklist of documents that you바카라 사이트檒l usually need to include when applying.
It may not cover all scenarios so you must always check the exact application process and document requirements with Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 embassy or .
You must also check what format the documents should be presented in, including if they must be:
- translated
- 바카라 사이트榣egalised바카라 사이트� (with an apostille)바카라 사이트痮r notarised
- originals, or if copies are acceptable
- signed in ink (a wet signature), or if they can be signed electronically (an e-signature)
- dated within a certain period of time, such as 30 days before you submit your application
Countries often use the terms visa, work permit and residence permit differently. For example, some may refer to a work permit as a visa.
This guide uses the same terms used in Lithuania, so you know which ones to use when speaking to Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 authorities.
Check if you need a visa or permit
Certain types of work don바카라 사이트檛 require a visa or permit because they바카라 사이트檙e exempt.
All countries have their own exemptions. What may be exempt in one country may not be in another. You should always check with the country바카라 사이트檚 authorities.
You do not need a visa if you바카라 사이트檙e travelling to Lithuania for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for specific business-related activities. These activities can include:
- carrying out business activities, such as meeting clients and colleagues
- transferring from a UK-based company to a branch in Lithuania
- working for a company in Lithuania on a Lithuanian contract
- providing services to a client
- carrying out self-employed work
Notify the authorities
For employed work, your employer in Lithuania has to바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트痶o the Social Security Fund Board (SoDra).
For assignments or construction work, your UK employer has to바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트痶o the Lithuanian State Labour Inspectorate if you바카라 사이트檙e working:
- on assignment 바카라 사이트� for more than 30 days
- in construction 바카라 사이트� for any length of time
On assignment includes:
- working under a service or performance agreement between a UK company and customer in Lithuania
- transferring from a UK-based company to a branch in Lithuania
- carrying out temporary work
Employers have to notify the authorities no later than one working day before you start work.
You don바카라 사이트檛 need to notify the authorities if you바카라 사이트檙e self-employed.
Border checks
At the border, you may be asked to show:
- proof of return travel, such as plane or train tickets
- a travelling document, such as a바카라 사이트�
- health insurance that covers your entire stay
- proof of accommodation for your entire stay
- enough money for the duration of your trip
- an invitation letter from the Lithuanian company that explains your trip
- employment confirmation or contract
Further checks
If you바카라 사이트檙e not sure if you need a visa or permit you can get advice from Lithuania바카라 사이트檚바카라 사이트�embassy바카라 사이트痮谤바카라 사이트�.
Applying for a visa or permit
This guide outlines the steps required for each permit, but you바카라 사이트檒l need to check the exact rules and processes with Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 embassy or .
Taking your family
You may be able to apply for dependant permits if you have a family and want them to join you. It depends on the type of permit you have.
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Short and long-term residence permits
You need to apply for a National D visa if you want to work in Lithuania for up to 6 months.
If you바카라 사이트檙e working for more than 6 months, you바카라 사이트檒l need to extend your visa or apply for a temporary residence permit instead.
Working in Lithuania for up to 6 months
You need a D visa if you바카라 사이트檙e in Lithuania for between 3 and 6 months because you바카라 사이트檙e:
- a shareholder or head of a company operating in Lithuania 바카라 사이트� as specified in formal company documentation, such as the incorporation certificate
- an exchange student in Lithuania
- a seafarer, arriving on a vessel sailing under a Republic of Lithuania flag
- a journalist accredited by the Lithuanian Authority
- working as a lecturer, researcher, athlete or trainer in Lithuania
- unable to leave Lithuania due to any of the following: illness, other health disorder or condition of the body, unforeseen personal circumstances or force majeure
- arriving based on international treaties or agreements
- in other cases when the purpose of arrival to Lithuania is for long-term stay including the following: medical treatment or medical rehabilitation, professional qualifications or volunteering programmes)
For other activities not listed above, you will need to apply for a temporary residence permit.
A national D visa can take 15 to 45 days to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 12 months and can only be extended if more than 180 days have passed since the expiration of the previous national D visa. You can only extend it once. You can apply for a temporary residence permit to extend your stay longer if you need to.
Your family may be able to join you under the바카라 사이트�Schengen visa waiver. They can also apply for their own national D visa.바카라 사이트�.
How it works
You need to check with Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.
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You submit a national D visa application online via the Lithuania Migration Information system ().
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If you are in the UK, you must submit your biometric data at a바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트痓y booking and attending an in-person appointment. If you are already in Lithuania, you must submit your biometric data by booking and attending an in-person appointment at the바카라 사이트�.
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The Lithuanian company who will be employing you바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트�(LDU) to Social Security Fund Board (SoDra) informing the authorities of your employment in Lithuania. This should be completed no later than one working day before you start work.
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Additionally, if you바카라 사이트檙e on an assignment or a construction worker your UK employer바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트痶o the Lithuanian State Labour Inspectorate no later than one working day before you start work.
Application documents
Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:
- completed application
- UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for 3 months after your intended departure date - the passport must be issued within the past 10 years and have a minimum of 2 blank pages
- passport photo (35mm x 45mm) taken within 6 months of applying
- health insurance that covers your entire stay
- proof you can support yourself financially for at least 3 months
- the Lithuanian company who will be employing you will need to submit an official invitation letter바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트痮nline via MIGRIS confirming the purpose of your stay
Working in Lithuania for more than 3 months
You need a temporary residence permit if you바카라 사이트檙e in Lithuania for 3 months to 3 years because you바카라 사이트檙e:
- transferring from a UK-based company to a branch in Lithuania
- working for a company in Lithuania on a Lithuanian contract
- providing services to a client in Lithuania
- carrying out self-employed work
- engaging in other work activities
- a shareholder or head of a company operating in Lithuania 바카라 사이트� as specified in the company바카라 사이트檚 incorporation documents
A temporary residence permit can take 2 months to get. In urgent cases, the application can be processed in 1 month.
It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 3 years and you can extend it. It can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.
If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트�.
How it works
You need to check with Lithuania바카라 사이트檚 authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.
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You .
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The Lithuanian company who will be employing you 바카라 사이트�(LDU) to Social Security Fund Board (SoDra) informing the authorities of your employment in Lithuania. This should be completed no later than one working day before you start work.
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If you바카라 사이트檙e on assignment or a construction worker your UK employer to the Lithuanian State Labour Inspectorate no later than one working day before you start work.
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If you are in the UK, you must submit your biometric data at a by booking and attending an in-person appointment. If you are already in Lithuania, you must submit your biometric data at the by booking and attending an in-person appointment at the .
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You collect your temporary residence permit from the VFS Global Centre or immigration office.
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You to the Migration Department or municipality (local authority) within 1 month of collecting your permit.
Application documents
Depending on the type of the Temporary Residence Permit you are applying for, the Lithuanian authorities may request some of the following documents:
- UK passport for you and any dependants
- health insurance for a minimum of 1 year or the length of your anticipated residence permit if it is for longer than 1 year
- proof that you can support yourself financially바카라 사이트痜or at least 3 months
- police certificate (legalised with an apostille), if you바카라 사이트檝e had a conviction in the last 2 years
- marriage certificate, if married and your spouse is joining you
- birth certificates for any children joining you (legalised with an apostille)
They may also need additional documents depending on the purpose of your visit, such as:
- employment contract or offer
- documents confirming the company is carrying out the activities it바카라 사이트檚 registered to carry out
- proof that you바카라 사이트檙e working as a performer or in sports, if applicable
- journalist바카라 사이트檚 accreditation card, if applicable
- certificate showing you바카라 사이트檙e accredited for your profession, if applicable
- a description of the work activity you바카라 사이트檙e intending to carry out
- compliance certificate if
Lithuanian government guidance
Read official Lithuanian government information on .
Check for travel changes
European governments may update or change their rules without notice.
You should always check general travel advice for Lithuania on issues, such as safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings before travelling, or planning to travel.
Updates to this page
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Minor legislation updates made to short-stay D visa process and updates to hyperlinks made to English language versions of webpages.
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A D visa is now valid for up to 12 months changed from up to 6 months. You need a temporary residence permit if you're working in Lithuania for between 3 months to 3 years, changed from 6 months to 3 years. The information provided is up-to-date as of 11 September 2023.
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Change to who will need a D visa if in Lithuania for between 3 and 6 months.Change to process of applying for a D visa if you are in Lithuania for up to 6 months.Change to application documents authorities may request if you are applying for a visa for up to 6 months:Change to the application process for a temporary residence permit if you are working in Lithuania for more than 6 months. Change to the type of documents Lithuanian authorities may request if you are working in Lithuania for more than 6 months.(The information provided is up-to-date as of 21 July 2023).
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Updated the guidance on temporary residence permits. You can now submit your biometrics and collect your permit at the VFS Global Centre in the UK. Temporary permits can take 2 months to get. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 22 March 2023).
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Updated 'Temporary residence permit' section: You only need a police clearance certificate if you've had a conviction in the last 2 years. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 9 January 2023).
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Applications for temporary residence permits are now taking 3 months to process. In urgent cases applications can be processed in 1.5 months. You no longer require proof of accommodation or a police clearance certificate. The information provided is up-to-date as of 23 September 2022.
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You can extend the National D visa once. The information provided is up-to-date as of 30 November 2021.
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