At a Glance
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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.
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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.
