Frequently asked Questions

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There are several grounds for obtaining a residence permit:

• business;
• employment;
• education;
• marriage to a citizen of Lithuania;
• business investment;
• high professional qualification;
• other grounds (religious activities, outstanding achievements in sports, etc.).

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• Reside in Lithuania.
• Work and conduct professional activities in the country.
• Have all social guarantees.
• Travel without a visa in the EU.

• Family reunification.
• Indenization after 10 years of residence in the country.
• Origin (including if ancestors were Lithuanian citizens).
• Outstanding achievements.

Lithuanian citizens have the right to:

• reside in Lithuania;
• work and conduct professional activities in the country;
• have all social guarantees;
• travel without a visa in the EU;
• reside in other member states of the European Union;
• vote in elections.

Foreign citizens have the right to purchase real estate in Lithuania. There are restrictions only on the purchase of agricultural objects.

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Documents required for a transaction:

• passport and/or a notarized copy of it;
• notarized power of attorney confirming financial independence;
• spousal consent (if necessary).

There are 4 stages in the process of purchasing properties:

• execution of a preliminary agreement;
• agreement of contract terms with a notary;
• execution of a purchase agreement;
• registration of real estate in the Centre of Registers.

When buying real estate, clients also need to pay for:

• translation services;
• legal support;
• notary and Centre of Registers services;
• mortgage (if necessary);
• real estate verification and appraisal.

Electricity costs 13,7 cents per kWh including VAT. Drinking water and wastewater treatment in the country come to an average of €1,36 per cbm. In September 2020, the central heating price was 3,00 cents per 1 kWh.

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