Apostille and legalisation referenceHigh prioritybefore arrival
An 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.
via Hague Conference on Private International Law
Official sourcesHigh priority
As a non-EU citizen, whether you can take a job or run a business in Lithuania depends on your legal basis. Confirm your right to work or operate before you commit to a role, employer, or company.
via Migration Department of Lithuania and the Employment Service of Lithuania (Uzimtumo tarnyba)
Verified referencesbefore arrival
How to line up somewhere to live before you arrive (whether to rent from abroad, arrive and search in person, or book temporary accommodation first) plus the move-in cash to have ready and how to avoid renting into a scam sight-unseen.
via Aruodas and Domoplius (main Lithuanian property listing platforms)
Official sourcessettling
Once your self-employment or small company is registered, this is the routine that keeps it in good standing: issuing compliant invoices, keeping records, watching the VAT threshold, and filing your ongoing VMI declarations and Sodra contributions.
via State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) and Sodra
Official sources
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.
via Migration Department of Lithuania
Official sources
How a non-EU residence-permit holder notifies the Migration Department of changes (address, employer, marital status, or name) during the permit's validity, and the linked municipality address declaration.
via Migration Department of Lithuania
Official sources
How to get an official proof-of-address extract (certificate of declared place of residence) via Registrų centras or the municipality, after declaring your address, for banks, schools, and benefit offices.
via Registrų centras (Centre of Registers of Lithuania)
Official sources
How a Lithuanian tax resident obtains a certificate of tax residency from the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI): what it proves, requesting it via Mano VMI, and using it abroad for double-tax treaty relief.
via State Tax Inspectorate (VMI)
Official sources
How to wind down a Lithuanian business properly (settling taxes and Sodra, deregistering, and removing the company or individual activity from the register) so you close cleanly and are not left with ongoing obligations.
via Centre of Registers (Registru centras), State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), and Sodra