Long-stay visas (Type D)
Lithuanian Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Lets the spouse and minor children of a Lithuanian citizen, or of a foreign resident, join or stay with them in Lithuania.
Important information
- Issued by
- Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior
- Typical validity
- Usually up to 1-2 years, renewable
- Eligible family
- Spouse and minor children (other dependants in defined cases)
- Sponsor condition
- Qualifying prior residence for foreign-resident sponsors; Blue Card holders' families exempt
- Means test
- Sponsor must show stable income and adequate accommodation for the family
Who it's for
The spouse and minor children (and, in defined cases, other dependent family members) of a Lithuanian citizen or of a non-EU national who already holds a Lithuanian residence permit.
Requirements
- Documented family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificates)
- A sponsor who is a Lithuanian citizen or a legally resident foreigner
- For foreign-resident sponsors: qualifying prior residence in Lithuania (waived for EU Blue Card holders)
- Adequate accommodation meeting living-space standards
- Stable and sufficient means of subsistence for all family members
- Valid passports and health insurance
- Clean criminal record for first-time adult applicants
What you can do
- Live in Lithuania with the sponsoring family member
- Access work rights, generally in line with the sponsor's status and the law
- Enrol children in school
- Renew the permit as the family relationship and conditions continue
- Accumulate residence toward permanent residence and, later, citizenship
How to apply
Confirm the sponsor meets the accommodation, income and (where relevant) prior-residence conditions.
File the family-reunification TRP application in MIGRIS at migracija.lt, then attend in person for biometrics and to submit legalised/translated civil-status documents at a Migration Department division or VFS Global centre abroad.
The standard decision period is up to about 4 months (roughly 2 months expedited). Permits are renewed periodically while the family relationship persists.
Documents
- Completed MIGRIS application
- Valid passport
- Marriage certificate and/or children's birth certificates (legalised/translated)
- Proof of the sponsor's status (citizenship or residence permit)
- Proof of adequate accommodation
- Evidence of stable, sufficient income
- Health insurance and paid state fee
Frequently asked questions
A foreign-resident sponsor generally must have lived in Lithuania for a qualifying period on a valid permit before reuniting family. EU Blue Card holders are exempt and their families can join immediately.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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