Step-by-step relocation guides
Step-by-step guides across immigration, work, housing, education, and daily life: covering the full relocation journey from before arrival to long-term settlement.
Guidance is organized as admin-curated checklists with source attribution and review metadata, so newcomers can move from uncertainty to the next practical step.
Permits, MIGRIS, documents, appointments, and arrival steps.
CVs, contracts, salary, interviews, and first employment checks.
Contracts, deposits, utilities, scams, and address workflow.
Study preparation, language planning, student permits, and onboarding.
SIM cards, transport, banking, healthcare, digital access, and driving.
Integration events, language exchange, networking, and adaptation.
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Education · studying
✓EU Immigration Portal and Study in LithuaniaA student-focused relocation path from admission to residence planning, housing, and practical arrival steps.
Jobs · working
✓Migration Department and Employment Service of LithuaniaA high-level path for newcomers connecting job offers, employer responsibilities, work permission, and residence permission.
Immigration · moving
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaA safe starting flow for checking whether you may need a Lithuanian temporary residence permit and where to verify current requirements.
Immigration · legal
✓EU Immigration Portal and Migration Department of LithuaniaA careful starting structure for people joining a spouse, parent, child, or eligible family member in Lithuania.
Immigration · settling
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaA safe first-arrival legal checklist for keeping documents, appointments, and residence tasks under control.
Immigration · moving
✓Migration Department of Lithuania and admin-curated municipal guidanceA practical step-by-step guide to declaring your residence address at the local municipality office.
Daily life · settling
✓Official emergency information and admin-curated checklistA first-week reminder to save emergency and urgent-help information before it is needed.
Immigration · legal
✓MIGRIS and Migration Department of LithuaniaA practical guide to renewing a Lithuanian temporary residence permit before it expires: when to start, what documents to prepare, and how to submit through MIGRIS.
Immigration · legal
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaIf you are outside Lithuania and preparing to join a family member already there, your most urgent work happens at home, not in Lithuania. This guide explains what to prepare, in what order, and how long to realistically allow before your application can proceed.
Immigration · legal
✓EU Immigration Portal, Migration Department of Lithuania, and MIGRISA process guide for checking non-EU family reunification before school, healthcare, and household setup.
Immigration · legal
✓MIGRIS and Migration Department of LithuaniaA practical checklist for preparing before using MIGRIS or attending a migration appointment.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund, Sodra, and Migration Department of LithuaniaA decision guide for non-EU residents who may need private or interim insurance before public PSD coverage is active.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund and SodraA decision guide for EU and EEA citizens choosing between EHIC, S1 registration, Lithuanian PSD, or another coverage route.
Immigration · relocation
✓Migration Department of Lithuania (migracija.lrv.lt)How a first temporary residence permit (TRP) application actually runs in 2026: fill the form in MIGRIS, hand in documents and biometrics at a VFS Global centre abroad or a Migration Department unit in Lithuania, pay €160 (or €320 urgent), and allow up to three months for a decision.
Daily life · legal
✓Lithuanian Migration Department, Lithuanian MFA, and official EU travel information (ETIAS)What you need to enter Lithuania for a short visit: EU/EEA free movement, the visa-free 90-days-in-180 rule (or a Schengen visa), passport validity, and the new ETIAS/EES travel formalities.
Immigration · legal
✓Hague Conference on Private International LawAn apostille certifies that a public document is genuine and was issued by the authority it claims to be from. It works in both directions: foreign civil documents (birth, marriage, court decisions) usually need an apostille to be accepted in Lithuania, and Lithuanian public documents usually need a Lithuanian apostille, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to be accepted abroad. This guide explains what an apostille is, how it differs from full legalisation, and how to obtain it in either direction.
Immigration · legal
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaLithuanian authorities, including the Migration Department and courts, require translations by sworn translators who are officially certified for legal use in Lithuania. Not every professional translator qualifies. This guide explains what certified translation means in the Lithuanian context, when it is required, and how to find a valid translator.
Education · studying
✓Study in Lithuania and EU Immigration PortalHow to choose a programme and apply to a Lithuanian university as an international student: checking programmes, tuition, and deadlines, preparing your admission documents, and how the visa or residence-permit step connects.
Jobs · working
✓Employment Service, Migration Department, and State Tax InspectorateA workflow for connecting job search, employer contact, work permission, tax basics, and long-term planning.
Immigration · legal
✓EU Immigration Portal, Migration Department of Lithuania, and MIGRISA checklist for preparing non-EU family reunification documents before starting or completing the application.
Immigration · legal
✓MIGRIS and Migration Department of LithuaniaA process guide for submitting a non-EU family reunification application through the correct official route.
Housing · housing
✓Admin-curated rental safety guidanceA newcomer-oriented checklist for understanding rental contracts before committing.
Housing · housing
✓Admin-curated housing safety checklistA practical inspection checklist before paying deposit or rent.
Guidance · moving
✓Admin-curated relocation timeline with official migration source priorityA structured timeline for planning documents, housing, work or study, and daily-life setup before arrival.
Immigration · relocation
✓Migration Department of Lithuania (migracija.lrv.lt)Non-EU students need a temporary residence permit on the basis of studies. Your university files a sponsorship letter in MIGRIS, you apply quoting it, pay €80, and allow up to three months. From 22 May 2026, first- and second-year bachelor students may work up to 20 hours a week.
Immigration · relocation
✓Migration Department of Lithuania (migracija.lrv.lt)MIGRIS (migracija.lt) is where every Lithuanian residence application starts. Log in with your email if you have no personal code, fill and submit the form, then book a visit: at a VFS Global centre from abroad (calendar four months ahead, refreshed daily at 16:00 Lithuanian time) or a Migration Department unit in Lithuania.
Education · studying
✓Study in Lithuania and EU Immigration PortalA beginner overview for international students comparing programmes, deadlines, admission documents, and residence timing.
Immigration · legal
✓MIGRIS and Migration Department of LithuaniaA beginner-safe orientation for preparing to use MIGRIS without guessing legal requirements.
Immigration · moving
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaA practical appointment checklist for people attending migration-related appointments in Lithuania.
Housing · housing
✓Admin-curated rental safety guidanceA scam-prevention checklist for newcomers reviewing rental opportunities.
Guidance · moving
✓Admin-curated bureaucracy navigation guidanceA beginner-friendly explanation of how to approach Lithuanian administrative tasks without overwhelm.
Immigration · legal
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaA plain-language explanation of document categories newcomers often see in official immigration processes.
Housing · housing
✓Admin-curated housing safety guidanceA newcomer housing flow for checking rental safety, documentation, costs, and scam warning signs before committing.
Daily life · settling
✓Admin-curated mobile setup guidanceA first-week checklist for getting reachable by phone and avoiding missed appointments or account messages.
Daily life · settling
✓Admin-curated newcomer guidance with official migration source priorityA practical newcomer checklist for the first month after arrival, connecting official documents with daily-life setup.
Guidance · moving
✓Migration Department of Lithuania and National Health Insurance FundA setup guide for Lithuanian and EU households organizing address, identity, healthcare, school, and civil records without using non-EU permit assumptions.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund, State Tax Inspectorate, and Go VilniusA first-week daily-life checklist covering communication, transport, healthcare, banking, taxes, and document organization.
Guidance · moving
✓Migration Department of Lithuania and National Health Insurance FundA setup guide for moving from approved non-EU family status into address, healthcare, school, and household admin.
Daily life · settling
✓Admin-curated daily-life setup guidanceA first-week communication checklist for setting up phone access and keeping official accounts reachable.
Daily life · settling
✓Official city transport source and admin-curated checklistA newcomer checklist for setting up public transport access and avoiding confusion during the first week.
Immigration · moving
✓Migration Department of Lithuania and admin-curated municipal guidanceWhat Lithuanian municipality eldership offices (seniūnija) do, which services newcomers need, and how to navigate a first official visit.
Housing · settling
✓E-Government Gateway and admin-curated address guidanceA cautious orientation to address/residence declaration topics newcomers may need to verify officially.
Housing · settling
✓Admin-curated housing setup guidanceA practical checklist for setting up utilities, internet, heating, and essential services after moving into your first Lithuanian apartment.
Daily life · settling
✓Lithuanian public services and admin-curated municipal guidanceA practical checklist for preparing a first visit to a local municipality or eldership office.
Immigration · legal
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaA citizen alternative guide explaining that Lithuanian citizens do not apply for Lithuanian permanent residence permits.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund and SodraA setup guide for Lithuanian citizens checking whether compulsory health insurance is active, interrupted, state-paid, employment-based, or self-paid.
Daily life · settling
✓REGITRA official portal and admin-curated guidanceA step-by-step guide to booking and completing your driving licence exchange appointment at REGITRA.
Guidance · moving
✓Migration Department of Lithuania, NHIF, and e-sveikataA checklist for Lithuanian and EU families connecting household address, school or childcare, and healthcare setup.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund and SodraA process guide for non-EU residents checking when PSD coverage begins through work, residence, study, family status, or self-payment.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund and e-sveikataA setup guide for choosing a family doctor after PSD status is clear.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund of Lithuania (Ligonių kasa)How to register with a general practitioner, understand NHIF coverage, and access basic healthcare in Lithuania.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance FundA process guide for EU and EEA residents whose healthcare coverage should be registered in Lithuania through S1.
Daily life · settling
✓Bank of Lithuania and admin-curated newcomer checklistA practical orientation for preparing banking setup questions and records after arrival.
Daily life · legal
✓Migration Department and the Migration Information CentreHow an EU/EEA citizen registers their right to reside in Lithuania for stays over three months: the grounds, applying through MIGRIS, the fee and timeline, declaring your address, and the path to permanent residence.
Daily life · settling
✓REGITRA official portal and admin-curated guidanceA practical orientation for understanding whether and how your foreign driving licence can be exchanged for a Lithuanian one.
Immigration · legal
✓Migration Department of LithuaniaA setup guide for EU and EEA citizens updating residence certificate, address, and related local records.
Guidance · settling
✓Migration Department of Lithuania, NHIF, and e-sveikataA checklist for all families handling school, childcare, healthcare, and address tasks after each person's status is clear.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund and e-sveikataA setup guide for non-EU residents registering with a family doctor after PSD or accepted coverage is confirmed.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund, Sodra, and e-sveikataA checklist for Lithuanian citizens organizing PSD, GP, e-health, prescriptions, and medical records after return.
Daily life · settling
✓National Health Insurance Fund and e-sveikataA setup guide for EU and EEA citizens registering with a family doctor after coverage route is clear.