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Lithuanian citizenship

Lithuanian citizenship is a permanent legal relationship of a person with The Republic of Lithuania, based on mutual rights and obligations. Lithuanian Citizenship is acquired by:

Dual Citizenship in Lithuania

Dual (double) citizenship can be allowed in Lithuania in exceptional cases only. The cases when dual citizenship is allowed in Lithuania include: 1. A person was deported from

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The lawyers of MIGRATION LAW CENTER offer a free legal analysis of your options for obtaining Lithuanian citizenship. To receive a detailed analysis, please complete an application form which you can find below.

Immigration of family members

One of the principal bases for immigration to Lithuania is family reunification. On the base of family reunification, a Temporary Residence Permit in Lithuania or a Permanent Residence Permit in Lithuania may be issued. Family members (such as the children, a spouse and the parents) of a citizen of Lithuania...

Legal assistance to persons of Lithuanian descent, emigrants and their descendants

Lithuanian citizenship may be acquired on certain bases provided in the Law of Republic of Lithuania on citizenship. Lithuanian descent is one of the bases for acquisition of Lithuanian citizenship. Lithuanian origin should not be equalized to Lithuanian citizenship. Lithuanian origin is related to the ethnicity, the national affiliation of...

Immigration to Lithuania

Annually, many persons come for residence in Lithuania from various states of the world. Some of them come to study, to work or to develop their business here, other intend to join their families and so on. The principal bases of immigration to Lithuania include: family reunification, employment, business, studies...

Upon arrival in Lithuania

In a majority of large towns of Lithuania, Tourism information centers operate. They provide detailed information about the tourism services available in the relevant town to residents and visitors. The principal purpose of Tourism information centers in Lithuania is spreading information on the specific town and (or) district.

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MIGRATION LAW CENTER lawyers perform a free legal analysis of your options for obtaining Lithuanian citizenship. To receive a detailed analysis, please complete and send us a form which you can find by pressing this link.

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From 2025 01 21 Documents Issued in Russia Require Apostille in Lithuania. An increasing number of Lithuanian residents face situations...

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Referendum on the retention of Lithuanian citizenship in 2024

On May 12, 2024, referendum on the retention of Lithuanian citizenship will be held in tandem with the first round...

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Seimas broadened citizenship options for children born abroad

The Lithuanian Parliament Seimas endorsed revision of the Law on Citizenship expanding the possibilities for children born abroad to Lithuanian...

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New ways to collect a residence permit in Lithuania

From 05 April 2023, the Migration Department has started to provide additional document collection services for foreigners. Now when applying...

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Temporary residence permit in Lithuania to be issued abroad

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Can You Keep Lithuanian Citizenship If You Get Another One?

Many Lithuanians who moved abroad after March 11, 1990 are now considering obtaining citizenship in another country – for example,...

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Can a Child Obtain Lithuanian Citizenship After the Age of 18?

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12 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lithuanian Citizenship Restoration by Descent

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Lithuanian Citizenship for Americans

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