Lithuania temporary residence permit for remote workers

Key requirements

We model about USD 2,200 monthly from the published EUR 2,013 floor. Officers can ask for higher pay if your role is classified as highly qualified.

• Income we use for estimates~$2,200 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountNot flagged in model
• Processing (rough)Often about 2 to 4 months (MIGRIS; expedited fee available)

Standard MIGRIS fees are about EUR 80 with roughly two-month decisions, or EUR 320 for faster handling. Book biometrics after online filing.

1. 1

   Confirm remote-work rules

   Check that your contract is full-time, at least six months, and with a foreign employer that meets current migration rules.

2. 2

   Meet salary or experience test

   Show either relevant work experience in the last three years or monthly pay at least about EUR 2,013 (2025–2026 level, updates with statistics).

3. 3

   Prepare employment contract

   Collect a signed contract stating remote work, duties, salary, and duration. Add employer registration proof abroad.

4. 4

   Gather employer compliance papers

   Provide tax clearance or statements showing the employer has no outstanding Lithuanian tax debts if officers request them.

5. 5

   Prepare personal documents

   Get passport copies, photos, insurance, housing proof, and police certificates with translation where required.

6. 6

   Submit MIGRIS application

   Create the temporary residence application online, upload scans, and pay the stated fee.

7. 7

   Attend biometrics appointment

   Visit the Migration Department or VFS center to give fingerprints and originals as instructed.

8. 8

   Receive permit decision

   Wait for approval, then collect your residence card and note the validity period (often up to two years).

9. 9

   Complete arrival steps

   Register address and follow any reporting rules after you move to Lithuania.

10. 10

    Plan renewal or employer change

    Renew before expiry. Changing employers early may require six months with the first employer under 2025 rules.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Lithuanian salary thresholds, employer checks, and MIGRIS procedures change. Confirm on migracija.lt before you apply.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Citizenship & nationality

This permit is for remote employees of companies registered outside Lithuania. It is not a generic digital nomad stamp for freelancers serving clients worldwide without a clear foreign employer.

• •Your employer must commit to at least six months of full-time remote work under current migration rules.
• •You usually need either one year of relevant experience in the last three years or monthly pay at about EUR 2,013 (figure updates with national averages).
• •Highly qualified roles can face higher salary multiples. Check the latest Migration Department guidance.
• •The foreign employer should have operated lawfully for at least six months and stay clear of serious immigration or tax violations.
• •Working for Lithuanian customers or switching employers early can trigger extra rules, including a six-month wait before a change of employer under 2025 updates.
• •Staying more than 183 days in a calendar year can make you a Lithuanian tax resident. Plan taxes separately from immigration.

Use the Migration Department (migracija.lt) and MIGRIS portal for the current checklist and salary tables before you resign from your home country job.

Best for

• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country
• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Possible, but depends on your case
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

Temporary permits are often issued for up to two years and can be renewed if you still qualify. Permanent residence and citizenship follow separate long-stay rules.

Practical difficulty

medium

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Medium because MIGRIS is online-friendly but employer paperwork, salary tests, and biometrics must be exact.