Temporary residence permit for non-EU students admitted to a Lithuanian higher-education institution. It allows limited work alongside study, and graduates may stay on to look for work or set up a business.
International students accepted onto a programme at a Lithuanian university or college.
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Yes. Graduates can usually apply for a job-search residence permit valid for up to 12 months and may start working as soon as they find employment.
Yes. Time spent legally studying in Lithuania generally counts toward the continuous residence required for permanent residence.
Switching schools or programmes is possible but must be reported, because your permit is granted on the basis of a specific institution and course of study.
The Student Residence Permit is for non-EU students admitted to a Lithuanian higher-education institution. It allows limited work alongside study, and graduates may stay on to look for work or start a business.
Yes. Students holding a study-based temporary residence permit are generally allowed to work, and recent rules have relaxed the previous limits on working hours.
Yes. Time spent legally studying in Lithuania generally counts toward the continuous residence required for permanent residence.
Family reunification is generally available to students in master's or doctoral programmes; undergraduate students typically have more limited options.
The student permit is issued as a temporary residence permit covering your study period and is renewed as long as you remain enrolled and meet the conditions.