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Visa for transit through international airport transit zones. Currently not required for any nationalities by Lithuania, but may be required for transiting through other Schengen countries.

Residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. Requires university degree or 3+ years ICT experience, plus employment meeting salary thresholds. Valid for 36 months or employment duration. Fast-track to permanent residence after 2 years in Lithuania (5 years total in EU).

Residence and work permit for employees transferring within multinational companies. Requires 6+ months prior employment with company. Valid for 12 months (managers/senior staff) or 9 months (specialists). Renewable.

Long-term visa for artists, musicians, performers, and cultural workers coming to Lithuania for professional activities. Valid for up to 12 months. Requires documentation confirming artistic activities.

Long-term visa for foreign business owners investing in newly established Lithuanian companies. Requires minimum €28,000 company equity capital with at least €14,000 personally invested. Valid for up to 12 months.

Long-term visa for foreign workers employed in Lithuania. Available to those with job offers meeting salary or qualification requirements. Valid for up to 12 months. Requires work permit and sponsorship by Lithuanian employer.

Long-term visa for journalists accredited by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Valid for up to 12 months. Allows professional journalism and media activities in Lithuania.

Long-term visa for employees of non-EU/EFTA companies temporarily posted to work in Lithuania. Requires valid work permit from home country. Valid for up to 12 months.

Long-term visa for professional athletes and sports coaches participating in high-level sports competitions or coaching in Lithuania. Valid for up to 12 months. Family members may accompany.

Long-term visa for researchers, teachers, and academics engaged in scientific research or teaching at Lithuanian institutions. Valid for up to 12 months. Open to those with authorship agreements with Lithuanian universities or research institutions.

Long-term visa for seafarers and maritime workers. Valid for up to 12 months. Requires maritime credentials and certification.

Long-term visa for seasonal workers with permits for more than 90 days. Valid for up to 12 months. Covers agricultural, hospitality, and other seasonal employment.

Long-term visa for full-time students at Lithuanian higher education institutions or students on exchange programs. Valid for up to 12 months. Includes work authorization of up to 20 hours per week during studies, full-time during holidays.

Long-term visa for foreigners unable to leave Lithuania due to illness, unforeseen personal reasons, or force majeure. Valid for up to 12 months.

Long-term residence for those who have resided legally in Lithuania for 5 years on temporary permits. Valid for 5 years, renewable. Can lead to citizenship after 10 years of legal residence (5 years with permanent permit).

Short-stay visa for tourism, business, or transit in Lithuania and other Schengen countries. Valid for up to 90 days within 180 days. Available as single, double, or multiple entry.

Extension of Schengen visa due to force majeure, medical emergency, or humanitarian reasons. Can extend existing visa when visitor cannot leave due to serious circumstances.

Visa for non-EU entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas. Requires approval from Startup Lithuania evaluation committee. Valid for 2 years, extendable to 5 years total. Approved industries: biotechnology, nanotechnology, IT, mechatronics, electronics, laser technology.

Residence permit for business owners and self-employed individuals. Requires company registration, €28,000 minimum equity capital, and active business operations for 6+ months. Valid for 2 years, renewable.

Residence permit for persons with the right to restore Lithuanian citizenship. Available to those whose parents, grandparents, or ancestors held Lithuanian citizenship before June 15, 1940. Valid for 2 years, renewable. Citizenship restoration available through simplified procedure.

Residence permit for family members of Lithuanian residents or citizens. Covers spouses, children, dependent parents, and registered partners. Valid for 2 years, renewable for up to 4 years.

Residence permit through business investment. Requires €50,000 investment in Lithuanian company with viable business plan. Valid for 2 years, renewable. Path to permanent residency after 5 years and citizenship after 10 years.

Residence permit for persons of Lithuanian descent. Available to those whose parents or grandparents were Lithuanian who self-identify as Lithuanian. Can lead to fast-track citizenship restoration. Valid for 2 years, renewable.

Visa-free short-term stay in Lithuania and Schengen countries for citizens of eligible countries. Valid for 90 days within 180-day period. Coming soon: ETIAS pre-registration requirement (2026).