Moving to Lithuania

Currently, Lithuania is a rather attractive place for moving to permanent residence from Russia and other neighboring countries. The average wage here is significantly higher than in the Eastern European states. The desire of people for financial and psychological well-being is not always possible to realize at home, so it is quite understandable that they want to emigrate to a country with a higher standard of living.

Emigration to Lithuania

To move, you first need to issue a residence permit card. This makes it possible to stay on Lithuanian territory for one or two years, then the papers must be reissued.

To obtain permission, you need to contact the consular department and prepare the following documents:

• Application of the established form;
• Foreign passport valid for at least six months;
• High-quality photography;
• Confirmation of no criminal record;
• Lease agreement or other documents confirming the availability of a place of residence;
• Medical insurance;
• Documented availability of funds for living.

All papers are translated into Lithuanian and notarized. In addition to the main package, you will need documents justifying the purpose of obtaining a residence permit in Lithuania.

Refusal to obtain a residence permit is more likely to be received by persons:

• Criminally prosecuted;
• Violating tax laws and visa regime.

The reason for the refusal may be a careless attitude towards the collection of documents required by the migration service - you should not treat this procedure as an empty formality.

Immigration to Lithuania

Immigration to Lithuania has a number of advantages for Russians. Among them are:

• Knowledge of Russian by the overwhelming majority of the Lithuanian population;
• Territorial proximity to Russia;
• Possibility of actively doing business with the EU states.

Lithuanian immigration policy provides for the existence of grounds for obtaining a residence permit in this country. The most common of these are:

• Close family ties with Lithuanian citizens;
• An invitation to work in an accredited company;
• Getting an education at a local university;
• Setting up your own business or acquiring shares in a Lithuanian company;
• Carrying out scientific activities;
• Obtaining refugee status;
• Immigration through employment.

Employment

Immigration through employment is fraught with difficulties. Vacancies in the labor market are distributed through the labor exchange, where Lithuanian citizens have an unconditional priority.

Therefore, many immigrants prefer to open a minimal business on the territory of the republic and, after obtaining a residence permit, they are looking for a job vacancy.

Scientists have a special position. By signing a contract for research activities on Lithuanian territory, they receive a residence permit within fourteen days.

Business immigration and investment

This way of emigration is possible if a businessman has acquired shares of a company accredited in Lithuanian territory or opened his own business.

The cost of starting a business is about three thousand euros, you still need to cross the Lithuanian border twice using a tourist visa. After that, in order to obtain a residence permit, you will need to create three vacancies and hire three Lithuanians.

A serious reason for obtaining a residence permit is the fact of acquiring a 10% stake in a large Lithuanian company.

Getting an education

Studying at a Lithuanian higher education institution makes it possible to obtain the right to live in this country.

The applicant must prepare the following documents:

• Secondary education certificate;
• Student visa;
• A document confirming the availability of funds.

In addition, you will need to pass an examination in the knowledge of the Lithuanian language.

Marriage and family reunification

To obtain a residence permit, you can marry a citizen of Lithuania. This makes it possible to apply for the citizenship of this country after just five years of cohabitation on its territory.

If there are close relatives in the country, family reunification becomes the basis for immigration. Family ties must be documented, all papers must be translated into Lithuanian and notarized.

Dissolution of a marriage does not pose any particular problems for ex-spouses.

Acquisition of real estate objects

Owning real estate makes it easier to obtain a Schengen visa, but at the same time, each family member must have at least fourteen square meters of living space.

Acquisition of real estate in Lithuania does not give the right to obtain a residence permit in this country. There are practically no restrictions on the purchase of housing in Lithuania. Its cost is lower than in Russia, and the tax burden is insignificant in comparison with European countries.

Persons with Lithuanian descent

Persons with Lithuanian descent or who have the right to restore the citizenship of this country have grounds for obtaining a residence permit.

To do this, they need to apply to the consular department with the appropriate application and prepare the following documents:

• Passport and photo;
• Papers confirming that the applicant had Lithuanian citizenship before 06/15/1940;
• Justification of Lithuanian origin, that is, documentary evidence that the applicant's parents, grandmother or grandfather were Lithuanians;
• Confirmation of family relationship with a person who had Lithuanian citizenship before 06/15/1940

After consideration of the documents by the migration service, applicants are issued a temporary or permanent residence permit for a five-year period.

Life in Lithuania after immigration

You shouldn't idealize life in Lithuania after immigration. Each state has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Michael:I like life in Lithuania after moving from Russia. Some difficulties arise with finding a high-paying job, especially if you do not speak Lithuanian. But my family, with an income of 2,200 euros, managed to acquire a small apartment in their own right.

Anna:Within three years I managed to master the Lithuanian language at a pretty decent level. After that, it became much easier to integrate into the Lithuanian society. I managed to get comfortable both at work and at the household level.

Alexei:Before moving to Lithuania for permanent residence, you should carefully weigh everything. I don’t like the fact that the political game is at the forefront, and the needs of ordinary people are often forgotten. The standard of living is much lower than in developed European countries.

Moving to a permanent place of residence in another country is always fraught with certain difficulties. You will definitely like some details of the new life, something will disappoint. Self-confidence, hard work and perseverance in achieving the set goal help to achieve success in emigration.