🇱🇹 Lithuania · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card in Lithuania — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,532 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 3,165 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €160 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-lithuania_en.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,532.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“at least equal to 1.5 times the monthly average gross wage”
“Thus, to be eligible, a Lithuanian employer must be willing to hire you for a highly qualified position and pay you at least 1.5 times the most recent average monthly gross wage in Lithuania. The employer is required to offer employment for a period of no less than 6 months under a formal employment contract.”
“EU Blue Card Lithuania page details salary multipliers and fee (160 EUR); does not state it leads to permanent residence”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.