Lithuania permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence permit | Applicants generally need five continuous years in Lithuania holding a qualifying temporary residence permit; the applicable statutory ground also determines the language, civic-knowledge and other conditions. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence permit | Application fee (total) | 220 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence permit | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Lithuanian) | Official source |
| Permanent residence permit | Money to show | 1,153 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence permit | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence permit | The exact route-level condition is possession of the permanent residence permit listed in Article 58(3); the separate permanent-residence grant requirements and regulated-profession rules remain distinct. | Official source |
| Permanent residence permit | The current consolidated Lithuanian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens states in Article 58 that an alien has the right to work in Lithuania when he or she has a permanent residence permit. | Official source |