🇱🇹 Lithuania · Researcher
Researcher in Lithuania — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €500 |
| Minimum annual salary | €6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Minimum investment | €5,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €300 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Application form
- Valid travel document (passport)
- Photo
- Employment or author’s contract (for visa) / employment contract (for permit)
- Number of mediation letter submitted by research agency
- Sufficient financial resources (proof of funds)
- Health insurance (visa: insurance sum 30,000 EUR; permit: 6,000 EUR)
- Accommodation proof (for permit)
- Proof of legal stay (if applying in Lithuania; for permit)
- Consent of parents/guardian if minor (for permit)
- Police clearance certificate (only for first permit)
- List of trips and stays in foreign states (for permit)
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/researcher-lithuania_en.
- Typical processing: ~15 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €500.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“researcher = autorização de residência temporária ligada ao projeto/contrato; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
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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 2026-06-22.