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Visas & Immigration to Lithuania

Guides for foreigners ยท Updated July 2026

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens register โ€” start at asmens kodas. Everyone else applies, with grounds and a decision at the end: a Schengen visa to visit, a residence permit to stay.

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These guides are general information. Immigration outcomes depend heavily on individual circumstances, and the rules change. Always confirm current requirements with the Migration Department (migracija.lrv.lt), and take professional advice on anything non-routine โ€” a refusal costs far more than an hour of advice.

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