Lithuania temporary residence permit for work
For third-country nationals working in Lithuania under an employment contract or binding job offer who meet the applicable approval rules.
Core requirements
A job offer, contract or employer arrangement meeting the route rules is required.
Skill, qualification or professional-recognition evidence is required when the role, employer or law requires it.
Any salary, sponsorship, vacancy-registration, labour-market or other authority assessment in force when applying must be met.
Official sources
- Temporary residence permit for workMigration Department of Lithuania · Reviewed 2026-09-04
How immigration works in Lithuania — the process in order, the current figures with their dates, and what commonly blocks an application.
General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-04.