After five years of continuous, lawful residence a foreigner can apply for a permanent residence permit granting EU long-term resident status. It requires stable income, health insurance and, in practice, a Lithuanian-language and Constitution basics exam (with exemptions).
Non-EU nationals with five years of continuous lawful residence in Lithuania.
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You generally must show stable, sufficient income to support yourself and have valid health insurance.
Yes, absences beyond the allowed limits can interrupt continuity and affect eligibility.
It gives long-term, renewable residence with broad rights to live and work, and easier movement within the EU.
Generally five years of continuous lawful residence in Lithuania on temporary permits.
Yes, prolonged absence from Lithuania or from the EU can lead to loss of long-term resident status.
After five years of continuous lawful residence you can apply for a permanent residence permit carrying EU long-term resident status. It requires stable income, health insurance and, in most cases, passing the Lithuanian-language and Constitution basics exam.
Yes, applicants usually must pass a state Lithuanian language exam and a test on the basics of the Constitution, with some exemptions.