🇱🇹 Lithuania · Employer-sponsored work
Nacionalinė viza — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,038 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 18,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €20,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €120 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Application for issuing a national long-term visa via MIGRIS
- Valid travel document (passport)
- Number of mediation letter (invitation)
- Document about sufficient means of subsistence
- Document confirming health insurance (insurance sum EUR 30,000)
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracija.lt/service/uzsienieciams.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,038.
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.
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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.