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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
In short
As of 1 June 2026, the Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania) for Republic of Lithuania is an unsponsored Lithuania immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Lithuania government pages, reviewed 1 June 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/lithuania/student-residence#answer
What is the Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania) in Republic of Lithuania?
Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania) is an unsponsored Lithuania route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a state fee applies; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - the Migration Department decides complete MIGRIS applications within a published period; confirm current processing on the official page; typical duration is Tied to your course and renewable while you stay enrolled - confirm current validity on the official page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) on 1 June 2026.
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).
Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) · verified
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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.
After I graduate in Lithuania, which permits can I move on to if I want to stay and work?+
Study is not a direct settlement route, but many graduates move on to a work permit, an EU Blue Card, or a business or self-employment permit after finishing their course. Confirm the current options on the official page.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania)
Last checked: 1 June 2026