Residence permits for EU citizens

A citizen of a European Union, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Lichtenstein (hereinafter EU citizen) may enter the Republic of Lithuania and stay here for a period not exceeding three months starting from the first day of entry into the Republic of Lithuania. If one resides for a period longer than 3 months, (s)he should apply for a document confirming the right to reside in Lithuania. Then, having declared a place of residence in Lithuania, an EU citizen acquires the right to the social guarantees of the Republic of Lithuania if these rights are not related to citizenship (for example, voting). A document confirming the right of an EU citizen to temporarily or permanently reside in Lithuania is a certification of the form established by the Minister of the Interior to confirm the right to temporarily or permanently reside in the Republic of Lithuania (Certification of EU national). 

I am a family member of a citizen of an EU member state

Who is considered a family member? What is the difference between temporal stay and permanent stay?  Where to apply for this certificate? 

I am an employee or self-employed

Which document can an EU citizen get if s/he works in Lithuania? Where should s/he apply?  

I am a student / intern

Which document can EU citizens get if they come to Lithuania to study? 

I possess adequate means to live in the Republic of Lithuania

What is considered adequate means? What additional documents are needed?  

I have been lawfully residing in the Republic of Lithuania for the last 5 years

Which document can EU citizens get after 5 or more years in Lthuania?  

I am an EU citizen of Lithuanian descent

How can I prove my Lithuanian descent? Which document can I get? 
Information updated: 2022-12-20
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