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EU and EEA citizens moving to Lithuania must complete residence registration, obtain an EU citizen residence permit for stays exceeding three months, and register for a Personal Code (Asmens kodas). Lithuania's registrations are handled by the Migration Department (Migracijos departamentas) and the municipal declaration of residence offices. This guide covers all key procedures with required documents, deadlines, fees, processing times, and office locations across Lithuania.

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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 Seniunija (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 Seniunija. 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 Seniunija or online at epaslaugos.lt)
Where to Do It:

Local Seniunija (Eldership office) in your municipality. In Vilnius: district Seniunija 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 Seniunija 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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