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Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania)
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If you have been admitted to a Lithuanian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Lithuania for the length of your studies.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - the Migration Department decides complete MIGRIS applications within a published period; confirm current processing on the official page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a state fee applies; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Tied to your course and renewable while you stay enrolled - confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The study residence permit is for non-EU nationals admitted to an accredited educational institution in Lithuania. You evidence your enrolment along with means of support, accommodation and health insurance, and apply through MIGRIS to the Migration Department, renewing for the duration of your course. It is not a direct settlement route, and study time usually counts only in part toward EU long-term residence, but many graduates move on to a work, Blue Card or business permit afterwards.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You are admitted to an accredited educational institution in Lithuania.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- ✓You can show sufficient means of support and accommodation for the study period.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- ✓You hold a valid passport and have valid health insurance.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- ✓You are not subject to grounds for refusal under Lithuanian migration rules.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
Common blockers
- !No admission to an accredited Lithuanian institution.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- !Inability to evidence means of support, accommodation or health insurance.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- !Expecting study time to count fully toward settlement, which it usually does not.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and a recent photograph meeting the official format.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- ·Proof of admission or enrolment from the institution.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- ·Proof of sufficient means of support and accommodation.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
- ·Valid health insurance covering your stay.Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your admission to an accredited Lithuanian institution.
Build the evidence pack
Gather your admission letter, passport, and proof of means of support, accommodation and health insurance.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through MIGRIS to the Migration Department and pay the fees.
After approval
Renew while enrolled and consider a work, Blue Card or business permit after graduation if you want to stay.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania).
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work while I study?+
Students may usually work limited hours alongside study, subject to conditions. Confirm what is permitted on the official page.
Does study time count toward long-term residence?+
Study time usually counts only in part toward the qualifying period, so studying alone is rarely a fast settlement route. Confirm the current rule on the official page.
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