Student Residence Permit

Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to study in Lithuania?

If you come to Lithuania according to a student exchange programme, you must obtain a national long-term visa. If you are enrolled in a higher educational institution, you can obtain either a national long-term visa, or a temporary residence permit.

be enrolled in a higher educational institution recognised in Lithuania or participate in a student exchange programme;

To obtain a national long-term visa you must submit the following documents: an application for issuing a national long-term visa that was electronically filled in; a valid travel document (passport); a photo; the number of a mediation letter that was electronically filled in and submitted by the higher educational institution; sufficient financial resources; a document confirming health insurance (insurance sum 30 000 Eur).

To obtain a temporary residence permit you must submitthe following documents:

a document confirming that you have enough funds (e.g., a bank account statement) and (or) receive regular income to live in the Republic of Lithuania;

a document confirming that you have accommodation where you intend to declare residence;

a document confirming health insurance (insurance sum 6000 Eur);

You have the right to work up to 20 hours per week with the exception of the summer holiday period set by the educational establishment or science and technology institutions. This working time limitation does not apply to foreigners undertaking doctoral studies.

You are not allowed to be accompanied by your family members (except for doctoral students).

National long-term visa is granted for up to 1 year. It cannot be renewed.

Residence permit is granted for 2 years or for the total duration of your studies if this is less than 2 years and can be renewed. During the last year of the studies, the residence permit is issued or renewed for a period of3 months longer that the estimated studies.

Temporary residence permit may be renewed on the same conditions.

After completing your studies, you have the opportunity to apply for a temporary residence permit for 12 months for job search and self-employment.

If you have been residing in a continuous and legal manner for five years in Lithuania, you can obtain a permanent resident’s status.