Lithuania tightens rules for foreign nationals seeking temporary residence permits

European nation stops foreign workers and students from South Africa, Ghana, India and other countries from applying for residence permits inside the country

Foreign workers and international students seeking opportunities in Lithuania now face tighter immigration rules that could require them to leave the country to apply for residence permits.

Lithuania tightens rules for foreign nationals seeking temporary residence permits

As of November 1, certain foreign nationals can no longer apply for Lithuanian temporary residence permits on the grounds of employment or undergraduate studies while in the country.

Lithuania tightens residence permit rules for South Africans, Ghanaians and Indians

Lithuania’s new immigration rules force South Africans, Ghanaians and Indians on Schengen visas to apply abroad for work or bachelor’s study permits.

Lithuania lists 3 categories of foreigners exempt from paying permanent residence permit fees

Lithuania has listed three categories of foreigners exempt from paying fees to obtain or replace permanent residence permits, including children.