After you apply: your Lithuanian residence permit while it is being decided

What happens once your temporary residence permit application is submitted. Tracking it in MIGRIS, the biometrics appointment, how long it takes, whether you can stay and work while waiting, and the decision.

6-8 min

What this gets you

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

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Migration Department of Lithuania
Official institution
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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