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Lithuania

Capital: Vilnius

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Declaration of Place of Residence

Municipal Seniūnija (Eldership) or Migration Department

Deadline: Within 7 working days of arrival

Processing Time: Same day if done in person.

💰Fees: Free

📅Appointment: No appointment needed at Seniūnija. Migration Department may require appointments.

Required Documents:

Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
Property owner's written consent for address registration
Rental contract or property ownership documents
Completed declaration form (available at Seniūnija or online at epaslaugos.lt)

Where to Do It:

Local Seniūnija (Eldership office) in your municipality. In Vilnius: district Seniūnija offices. Online via epaslaugos.lt with Lithuanian electronic signature.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of approximately €30–€90 for late declaration.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. Each municipality has Seniūnija offices.

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EU Citizen Residence Permit (Temporary)

Migration Department (Migracijos departamentas)

Deadline: Within 3 months if staying longer than 90 days

Processing Time: 1 month standard processing

💰Fees: €16 for the residence card

📅Appointment: Appointment required at Migration Department (book online).

Required Documents:

Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
Proof of declared residence in Lithuania
Proof of employment (work contract) OR proof of self-employment OR proof of sufficient funds (~€400/month) and health insurance
Passport-sized photo
Completed application form (download at migracija.lrv.lt)

Where to Do It:

Migration Department offices — main office in Vilnius: Saltoniškių g. 19. Also in Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of up to approximately €300 for residing without a valid permit after 3 months.

Regional Variations: Same rules nationwide.

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Personal Code (Asmens kodas)

Migration Department

Deadline: Assigned during residence permit process

Processing Time: Assigned with residence permit.

💰Fees: Included in residence permit fee

📅Appointment: Same as residence permit appointment.

Required Documents:

Same documents as residence permit application

Where to Do It:

Assigned at Migration Department. The 11-digit code is your identifier for all Lithuanian systems (tax, healthcare, banking).

If You Don't Do It:

Without a personal code you may not be able to register for the tax authority (VMI), access healthcare (SODRA), open a bank account, or sign an employment contract.

Regional Variations: Nationwide system.

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