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Lithuania work visa

EU single market citizens can work in Lithuania without a visa. Lithuania also permits nationals on the short-stay visa-free list to work during their visa-free stay. Longer stays generally require a long-stay visa or residence permit.

Ways to get a Lithuania work visa

  2. Work during a visa-free short stay

    No visa needed

    Nationals on the listed short-stay visa-free list, including Kosovo.

    Stay
    Within the visa-free limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  3. Longer-stay work permission

    Other permit

    Workers from outside the EU single market who require permission to stay beyond the short-stay limit.

    Stay
    Generally, a long-stay visa for less than a year or a residence permit for longer periods.

  4. Temporary work for the same employer

    Other permit

    Workers from outside the EU single market who are already employed within it and meet the conditions of the Van Der Elst visa rule.

    Stay
    Temporary work; no length is specified.

Who needs it

Workers from outside the EU single market who stay beyond the short-stay limit generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit.

Who doesn't

EU single market citizens do not need a visa to work. Nationals on the short-stay visa-free list are permitted to work during their visa-free stay in Lithuania.

Good to know

  • Work during a visa-free visit remains subject to the short-stay time limit.
  • Long-stay visa and residence permit conditions are set by the issuing country.
  • Detailed Lithuanian employment and work permit requirements are not specified.
  • Permission to work on a short-stay Schengen visa is not specified.
  • A separate working holiday route is also listed.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Lithuania?

Workers from outside the EU single market who stay beyond the short-stay limit generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit. EU single market citizens do not need a visa to work. Nationals on the short-stay visa-free list are permitted to work during their visa-free stay in Lithuania.

What are the ways to get a work visa for Lithuania?

There are 4 options: Work under European free movement rules (no visa at all); Work during a visa-free short stay (no visa at all); Longer-stay work permission (a special permit); Temporary work for the same employer (a special permit).

Who can go to Lithuania without a work visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Nationals on the listed short-stay visa-free list, including Kosovo.

What rules do I have to follow on a Lithuania work visa?

Work during a visa-free visit remains subject to the short-stay time limit. Long-stay visa and residence permit conditions are set by the issuing country.

Does my passport change whether I need a work visa for Lithuania?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Lithuania visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a work visa for Lithuania be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Lithuania work visa rules?

On Lithuania's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my work visa once I am in Lithuania?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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