Employee/ Personnel Relocation to Lithuania

Employee relocation to Lithuania and the formalities involved can be managed by our Lithuanian lawyers. When you decide to open a company and you want to do personnel relocation to Lithuania, you must consider the procedures in this regard, taking into account the local legislation. In certain situations, both a visa, a residence permit, and a work permit are needed. But in the following lines, you can find out some interesting and useful information about employee/personnel relocation to Lithuania.

Visa and work permits for employees in Lithuania

Would you like to start a business in Lithuania and need to relocate your staff? You can get in touch with our immigration lawyers in Lithuania to see what the conditions are for employee/personnel relocation to Lithuania. Visa and work permits are required for citizens of non-EU countries. Here are some details in this direction:

• Apply for a temporary residence permit for work (since 1 July 2024, work-based national visas are issued only to seasonal or posted workers), with the help of the online formalities that can be prepared by one of our immigration lawyers in Lithuania.
• The employing company must provide a series of information about the employee. Among them, the employment contract will be presented, as well as proof of qualifications for the existing job.
• The passport must be issued within the last 10 years and have a duration of at least 3 months after the validity of the entry visa.
• Health insurance and proof of sufficient funds must also be presented.
• Standard forms provided by the immigration authorities in Lithuania will be filled out.

We recommend those interested in immigration to Lithuania discuss all the legal details and formalities with one of our specialists. This is where employee/personnel relocation to Lithuania comes to our attention.

How to move to Lithuania with your staff

In addition to visa and work permits, foreign employees must also apply for a residence permit in Lithuania. Normally, this document can be issued at the same time as the ones mentioned above, but there may be exceptions. We specify that the temporary residence permit in Lithuania is valid for 2 years, with the possibility of extension, and can be issued within a maximum of 4 months from the date of application.

If you would like to move to Lithuania with your staff, you must consider all the necessary documentation for a correct and quick relocation. Residency in Lithuania is a process that can be supervised by one of our specialists, so do not hesitate to contact us and learn more about our legal services.

Who has priority in the labor market in Lithuania?

Even if foreigners are also welcome in Lithuania in the field of work, you must know that priority will be given to local workers. Practically, it can be said that, only when jobs are available, unoccupied by Lithuanians due to the small number of workers on the market, those from other countries can be employed. When you are interested in employee/personnel relocation to Lithuania, you must take into account the Labor Code in this country regarding the job situation and available policies.

Here are some statistical data about employment in Lithuania:

• Older data show that the employment rate in Lithuania fell to approximately 71.50 % in Q1 of 2023.
• Around 72.80 % was the employment rate in Lithuania in Q4 of 2022.
• The minimum wage in Lithuania is set at EUR 1,153 per month in 2026.
• The youth unemployment rate is approximately 14.50%.

Are you interested in more about employee/ personnel relocation to Lithuania? Please contact our law firm in Lithuania for information, legal advice, and support.