Effective September 1, 2024 and with limited exceptions,
Ukrainians who are not temporary protection beneficiaries will not be
able to work in Lithuania without first receiving a residence
permit. Currently, Ukrainian nationals who cannot return to Ukraine
but are not eligible for temporary protection status do not need to
obtain a residence permit in order to work. This applies, for
instance, to visa-exempt Ukrainian nationals in Lithuania (such as
business travelers of certain nationalities), as well as those who
hold a Schengen visa or an 'unforeseen circumstances'
national visa.
Additionally, Ukrainian nationals applying for residence permits
based on work, highly qualified employment, or humanitarian grounds
have been able to work from the date of submitting a residence
permit application. From September 1, 2024, however, they will only
be able to work upon receiving the residence permit, except for
highly qualified permit applicants, who will continue to be
