Online Residence Permit Application Filing To Be Introduced

At a Glance

• Effective immediately, all temporary residence permit applications for Lithuania must be filed online. In the initial phase however, applicants will still be required to visit the migration authorities to submit fingerprints and passport photographs.

• Applicants face in-country waiting times and must now submit proof of residence sooner than under the previous process, which may be challenging to arrange from abroad.

The situation

As of October 14, 2019, all temporary residence permit applications for Lithuania must be filed online. Through online filing, authorities seek to reduce queueing at the migration authorities and expedite application processing. In the initial phase however, applicants will still be required to visit the migration authorities to submit fingerprints and passport photographs.