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IOM Lithuania Migration Information Centre

In 2015, the International Organization for Migration (IOM Lithuania), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, established the Migration Information Center "I Choose Lithuania" in Vilnius. Over the course of eight years, the project has grown into the most well-known initiative in the country for returning Lithuanians. During this time, 65 thousand individual consultations were provided, and the number of website visitors has grown to 4 million.

Starting from 2024, the consultations for returning Lithuanians have been taken over by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. With the conclusion of the "I Choose Lithuania" project and the notable surge in inquiries from foreigners, the necessity of establishing a physical information center became apparent.

In the autumn of 2023, the MiCenter opened its doors – a migration information center established by IOM Lithuania, aimed at foreigners living in the country.

What consultations are provided at MiCenter?

• Consultations on life in Lithuania
• Legal consultations
• Psychological consultations
• Career consultations

Registration for consultations: https://shorturl.at/pADR7 

At MiCenter premises, various community, informational, and educational events are regularly organized, along with mutual aid groups, language courses, and more. Information about new events and mutual aid groups is shared on our Facebook page.

All services are free of charge and provided in Lithuania to third-country nationals holding residence permits, aiming to improve the lives of foreigners in Lithuania, considering both their practical and emotional needs as migrants.

International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

MiCenter is  implemented by the International organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency.

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

With 175 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

IOM Lithuania

Lithuania became a full member of IOM in 1998. A Cooperation Agreement between IOM and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania was signed on 13 February 1998 and ratified by the Seimas on October 13, 1998.

In Lithuania IOM implements these main activities:

• Representation of Lithuania in the European migration network (EMN). In cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, IOM Vilnius office represents Lithuania in the European migration network (EMN) and various working groups. Read more (in Lithuanian).
• Migration information center. From 2015 to 2023, IOM Lithuania operated the Migration Information Center "Choose Lithuania," which was designed to provide consultations for returning Lithuanians and incoming foreigners. Since 2023, the MiCenter has been opened to provide consultations and integration services for migrants living in Lithuania. Read more.
• Migration research. IOM Vilnius implements topical research and collects, analyses and provides main migration statistics in a user-friendly manner. Read more
• Assistance for Ukrainians. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, IOM Lithuania has been carrying out various activities to help Ukrainian war refugees.  Our aim is to reach the most vulnerable and respond to their needs. 

More information about IOM activities in Lithuania