Changing the basis of your residence permit

When a non-EU resident's situation changes (work to family, study to work, a new employer) the permit may need to be re-issued on a NEW basis via MIGRIS, not simply renewed. Timing, evidence, and avoiding a gap in status.

5-7 min

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Getting legal status sorted early prevents blockers on work, housing, and banking.

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Migration Department of Lithuania
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The state authority for visas, residence permits, EU residence registration, and the MIGRIS application system.
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Migration Information Centre (I am a migrant)
A public information centre helping migrants with settling in, residence, employment, and integration questions.
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