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Can a Child Obtain Lithuanian Citizenship After the Age of 18? Under the legal regulation previously in force and the long-standing administrative practice, it was considered that the issue of a child’s Lithuanian citizenship had to be resolved before the child reached the age of 18. If no application for Lithuanian citizenship was submitted before reaching adulthood, it was assumed that the right to Lithuanian citizenship had been lost. As a result, many children of Lithuanian descent who were born and lived abroad were no longer able to acquire or confirm Lithuanian citizenship after turning 18.

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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, the United Kingdom, the United States, or Australia. Naturally, the question arises: can you keep Lithuanian citizenship if you get another one? Is dual citizenship in Lithuania allowed? This question is especially important for those who wish to freely travel and work within the European Union, maintain a strong connection with Lithuania, and at the same time enjoy the rights and responsibilities in another country.

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12 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lithuanian Citizenship Restoration by Descent If you are looking for answers to the 12 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lithuanian Citizenship Restoration by Descent, you are in the right place. This article on the 12 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lithuanian Citizenship Restoration by Descent will help you better understand the process, benefits, and steps involved. This comprehensive guide covers the essential information about restoring Lithuanian citizenship by descent, including eligibility criteria, required documents, dual citizenship rules, timelines, and legal support.

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How to Restore Lithuanian Citizenship for Lithuanian Jews in Israel? This guide explains how to restore Lithuanian citizenship for Lithuanian Jews in Israel, covering eligibility, documents, and the application process. Restoring Lithuanian citizenship (Reinstatement Lithuanian citizenship) offers a unique opportunity for descendants of Lithuanian Jews living in Israel to reconnect with their heritage and gain access to the benefits of European Union citizenship. Many Litvak families were forced to leave Lithuania before 1990 due to war, persecution, or deportation. Understanding how to restore Lithuanian citizenship for Lithuanian Jews in Israel is the first step toward reclaiming your heritage and rights. This guide explains the legal requirements, necessary documents, and step-by-step process to help you successfully restore your Lithuanian citizenship and reclaim your family’s legacy. Learning how to restore Lithuanian citizenship for Lithuanian Jews in Israel can give your family access to European rights and reconnect you with your historical roots.

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Lithuanian Citizenship for Americans Lithuanian Citizenship for Americans Many Americans with Lithuanian roots are exploring this opportunity to reclaim their ancestral rights. This guide covers two key pathways — Reinstatement (for those with Lithuanian heritage before 1940) and Naturalization (long-term residency). Whether through ancestry...

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Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent in 2026 Lithuanian citizenship by descent has become a highly sought-after opportunity for individuals of Lithuanian ancestry. As we move into 2026, this pathway remains one of the most accessible ways to reconnect with your Lithuanian heritage while obtaining the rights and benefits of an EU citizen. This article will guide you through the essential details of obtaining Lithuanian citizenship by descent in 2026.

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Lithuanian passport. Order of issuing and deadlines Lithuanian passports and identity cards are issued at the Migration Department in Lithuania or at Lithuanian consulates abroad. In 2026, the cost of issuing a Lithuanian passport ranges from €50 (standard) to €200 (urgent), while identity cards range from €10 to €100, depending on the chosen issuing deadline. Documents can be issued according to the following deadlines: 1 month (standard), 5 working days (expedited), or 1 working day (urgent). A 50% state fee discount applies to minors and pension-age individuals.

Name or Surname Change in the Lithuanian Population Register

Name or Surname Change in the Lithuanian Population Register Name or Surname Change in the Lithuanian Population Register Is it possible to change the spelling of your name or surname in the Lithuanian Population Register? Yes, it is possible if there is a valid reason and your personal data...

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Lithuanian archives Lithuanian archives are state institutions that collect, preserve, and manage documentary heritage. They ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of important historical, legal, administrative, and cultural documents to the public. LITHUANIAN STATE HISTORICAL ARCHIVES This is the largest and most...

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Lithuanian citizenship for persons, who departed from Lithuania to the United States of America, and for their descendants Lithuanian citizenship for persons, who departed from Lithuania to the United States of America, and for their descendants Lithuanian emigrants are scattered all over the world. Since the end of the 19th century, Lithuania has been one of the Eastern...

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Lithuanian citizenship for persons, who departed from Lithuania to Canada, and for their descendants Lithuania has experienced four major waves of emigration from Lithuania. Emigration of Lithuanians was influenced by different causes, both economic, historical and political. The major waves of emigration from Lithuania are the following:1) Economic emigration at the end of the...

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Dual citizenship for persons who have moved from Lithuania after 11 March 1990 The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania has begun to hear the case regarding the retention of dual citizenship for persons who departed from Lithuania to live in other states after 11 March 1990. The Constitutional Court of the...

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Retention of dual citizenship in the case of the departure from Lithuania after 11 March 1990 The dual citizenship in Lithuania is possible only in certain exceptional cases provided for by law. Such exceptional cases are determined in Article 7 of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania. It is established by Article 7...

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Lithuanian citizenship in the Vilnius region According to 12 July 1920 the Soviet–Lithuanian Peace Treaty, the Vilnius region has been recognized for Lithuania. Since the moment of signing of the Suwalki Treaty, Lithuania has gained legal sovereignty over the region of Vilnius. Residents of the Vilnius region who...

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Citizens of Lithuania according to the Provisional Law on Lithuanian Citizenship of 09 January 1919 According to the Provisional Law on Lithuanian Citizenship of 09 January 1919, citizens of Lithuania shall be deemed to be: "1) persons, whose parents and grandparents have lived in Lithuania since ancient times and who themselves always live in Lithuania;...

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Lithuanian citizenship during years 1918-1940 The independent state of Lithuania was restored on 16 February 1918. The citizenship of Lithuania during years 1919-1940 was regulated by Lithuanian laws, legal acts issued by public authorities and Lithuanian international contracts. Lithuanian laws and legal acts issued by...

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Change of a Name and Surname of the Person in Lithuania Lithuanian citizens, stateless persons and citizens of foreign countries shall be entitled to change their name and surname. The name and surname of a citizen of foreign country can be changed only in Lithuanian civil registry offices or diplomatic missions...

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Lithuanian Citizens according to the Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty of 12 July 1920 The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty of 12 July 1920 also provided for which persons were recognized as Lithuanian citizens. It has been established in part 1 and 2 of Article 6 of the Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty that: "Persons who lived on...

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Withdrawal of a Temporary Residence Permit in Lithuania. Its Basics and Procedure. A temporary residence permit in Lithuania shall be withdrawn in the following cases: A permit has been obtained by fraudulent means; It turns out that the alien's residence in the Republic of Lithuania can constitute a threat to national security,...

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Lithuanian citizenship in the Klaipėda Region The Klaipėda Region was separated from Germany under Article 99 of the Treaty of Versailles of 28 June 1919. After the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles and its entry into force on 10 January 1920, execution of sovereign rights...

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Restoration of the Rights of Ownership to the Existing Real Property in Lithuania Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania, whose real property was nationalised under the laws of the USSR (Lithuanian SSR), or which was otherwise unlawfully made public, can apply due to the restoration of rights of ownership to the existing real...

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Jewish Genealogy Search Systems ANCESTRY www.ancestry.com Ancestry is a program that, for a certain fee, provides you with an opportunity to find out the history of your family's genealogical tree.By providing information about several of your family members, the program will select what your ancestors...

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Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of Lithuania A person who has been granted citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania under the simplified procedure, through naturalisation, by way of exception or by restoring it, as well as on the grounds established by international treaties to which the Republic...

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Reinstatement of Lithuanian citizenship and service in Lithuanian armed forces. Military service in Lithuania From the beginning of 2015, the conscripted army has been renewed in Lithuania. At present, all Lithuanian men aged 18-26 can be invited to perform compulsory military service in the Lithuanian Armed Forces for a period of 9 months. The...

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Certificate confirming the Lithuanian descent – a basis for the issuance of annual multiple-entry Schengen visa (issued free of charge) Persons whose parents or grandparents or one of the parents or grandparents is or was Lithuanian and who consider themselves Lithuanian and declare that in writing, shall be entitled to obtain a certificate confirming the Lithuanian descent. This document shall...

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Lithuanian citizenship after the Restoration of an Independent State of Lithuania on 11 March 1990 Upon re-establishment of an independent state of Lithuania on 11 March 1990, the Provisional Basic Law of the Republic of Lithuania was adopted, Part 1 of Article 13 whereof stipulated that "The attributes of Lithuanian citizenship, conditions and procedures for...

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Conclusion of marriage between a citizen of Lithuania and an alien in Lithuania In Lithuania, a conclusion of marriage is possible, if at least one of the spouses is a citizen of Lithuania or an alien having a permission to reside in Lithuania, and provided that both persons are over 18 years of...

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Dissolution of marriage between a citizen of Lithuania and an alien in Lithuania. Divorce in Lithuania In Lithuania, applications regarding a dissolution of marriage shall only be investigated by courts. A claim for a dissolution of marriage must be submitted to the District Court according to a place of residence of the respondent. If the respondent...

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Inclusion of marriage registered in a foreign state into record of Lithuania Citizens of Lithuania who have registered marriage in foreign institutions must include it into record of Lithuania. In order to include marriage into record of Lithuania, citizens of Lithuania shall submit documents to the Civil Registry Office by residence thereof,...

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Registration of Child Birth Born Abroad in Lithuanian Civil Records In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Lithuania, if at least one parent of a child born abroad is a Lithuanian citizen, the child’s birth must be included in the Lithuanian Civil Registry. This applies regardless of the child’s citizenship.

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Regulation of dual citizenship after the restoration of independence of the Republic of Lithuania Upon restoration of independence of the Republic of Lithuania on 11 March 1990, issues of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania were solved on the basis of the Lithuanian SSR Law on Citizenship of 03 November 1989. Upon re-establishment of...

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Programme on the Return of Political Prisoners and Exiles and Their Families to Lithuania. Government assistance in immigration and social integration According to the current legislation of the Republic of Lithuania and the provisions of the current action plan for political prisoners and exiles and their family members returning to Lithuania in 2015-2017, confirmed by the law dated March 5, 2014,...

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Lithuanian refugees. Dual citizenship to them and their descendants After the war between Germany and Soviet Union in 1941, Lithuania had to survive the exploitation of another occupier, atrocities and deportations, and massacres of Lithuanian citizens. In the summer of 1944, at the approach of the German and Russian...

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Rights and obligations of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania shall have all rights, freedoms and responsibilities established by the Constitution, laws and other legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania, as well as international treaties to which the Republic of Lithuania is a...

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Benefits of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania The possession of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania grants to a person certain rights, freedoms and guarantees, the aliens residing in Lithuania are not granted whereby, or are granted to a narrower extent. Therefore, it is a merit to...

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Lithuanian citizenship for persons who emigrated from Lithuania to South Africa, and for their descendants Since the end of the 19th century, Lithuania has been one of the Eastern European countries providing the largest number of emigrants to the World. Lithuania has experienced four waves of emigration therefrom: economic emigration at the end of the...

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Lithuanian citizenship for persons who emigrated from Lithuania to South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela or other country in South America), and for their descendants Lithuania has experienced four major waves of emigration of Lithuanians from Lithuania. Emigration of Lithuanians was influenced by different reasons, both economic, historical and political. The major waves of emigration of Lithuanians from Lithuania shall be the following: economic emigration...

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Lithuanian citizenship for persons who emigrated from Lithuania to Australia, and for their descendants Lithuania has experienced four major waves of emigration of Lithuanians from Lithuania. Emigration of Lithuanians was influenced by different reasons, including both economic, historical and political reasons. The main waves of emigration of Lithuanians from Lithuania shall be as follows: ...

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Lithuanian citizenship for persons who emigrated from Lithuania to New Zealand, and for their descendants Lithuania has experienced four major waves of emigration of Lithuanians from Lithuania. Emigration of Lithuanians was influenced by different reasons, both economic, historical and political. The four waves of emigration from Lithuania are the following: economic emigration at the end...

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Recovery of Birth Record (Certificate of Birth) in Lithuania There are likely to be some occasions, when old documents are necessary, it is noticed that certificates of birth of individuals or their birth records did not remain. In such a case, there is a possibility to apply for a...

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Loss of Lithuanian citizenship before 15 June 1940 The grounds for the loss of Lithuanian citizenship were established in the Lithuanian Constitutions of 1922, 1928, 1938, also, in the Provisional Law on Lithuanian Citizenship of 09 January 1919, and in the Law on Lithuanian Citizenship of 08 August...

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Polish citizenship. Reinstatement of Polish citizenship The Polish citizenship is acquired by birth, through the reinstatement, restoration, naturalisation or granting procedure. The process of reinstating Polish citizenship, as in many other countries that have suffered from Tsarist oppression, is a rather long process. It should be...

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Reinstatement of Lithuanian Citizenship to Lithuanian Citizens living in Israel and their Descendants. Lithuanian Citizenship for Lithuanian Jews (Litvaks) and their Descendants During the period of Independence of Lithuania (1918-1940), Lithuania experienced the second huge wave of emigration. The causes of such emigration were mostly economic, but in certain cases historical and political ones. In 1918-1940, the vast majority of Jewish emigrants...

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Lithuanian citizenship through the ethnic descent Lithuanian citizenship through the ethnic descent Lithuanian citizenship may be acquired on certain bases provided in the Law of Republic of Lithuania on citizenship. One of the key paths is Lithuanian descent, which may entitle a person either to acquire...

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Restoration of Lithuanian Citizenship in 2024 Institute of Restoration of Lithuanian Citizenship The institute of restoration of Lithuanian citizenship is regulated by the provisions of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania and other legislation. The practice of restoring Lithuanian citizenship is also influenced...

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Search and Order of Birth Certificates in Lithuania Search and Order of Birth Certificates in Lithuania A birth certificate is one of the most important personal documents, containing essential information about a person's birth. It may be required in various life situations – whether you're applying for...

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How to Order a Marriage Certificate in Lithuania? As of January 1, 2017, civil registry offices in the Republic of Lithuania issue extracts confirming entries of civil status acts, as determined by the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania, instead of civil status registration certificates. Applicants...

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Lithuanian Citizenship for Persons Having Lithuanian Ancestry. Lithuanian Citizenship for Descendants of Lithuanians One of the ways in which Lithuanian citizenship may be acquired is a reinstatement of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania. Lithuanian citizenship may be reinstated for a person, whose ancestors (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, or one of them) were citizens...

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Jews in Lithuania during the interwar period and the right of Lithuanian Jews (Litvaks) to Lithuanian citizenship. The independent Lithuanian state, re-established in 1918. In 1919-1920, Polish and Soviet Russian troops occupied Vilnius several times in succession. Vilnius was repeatedly alternately occupied by Polish and Soviet Russian troops. In 1922, Vilnius was incorporated into Poland by military...

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Lithuanian Citizenship to Russian and Belarusian Nationals. Are Decisions Being Made on Lithuanian Citizenship of Russian and Belarusian Nationals? One of the major methods of acquiring Lithuanian citizenship for the Russian and Belarusian citizens is reinstatement of the Lithuanian citizenship, as well as granting the Lithuanian citizenship under a simplified procedure. The Lithuanian citizenship may be restored to a...

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Questionnaire of the Migration Department for Russian and Belarusian Nationals – More Than 2,000 Decisions Concerning Threats Posed by Russian and Belarusian Nationals Were Taken Within a Year Within the first year when it has started to verify a legal status of the Russian and Belarusian citizens who were required to fill in a special questionnaire, wherein it is necessary to specify a certain information about themselves and...

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Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania for those exiled from Lithuania. Dual citizenship in Lithuania A person may hold a dual citizenship in Lithuania only in individual cases provided for in the Law. A citizen of the Republic of Lithuania may at the same time be a citizen of another state if the person or...

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Issuance of a Lithuanian Passport for a Child Born Abroad In accordance with the legal acts of Lithuania currently in force, a child may simultaneously hold Lithuanian citizenship and the citizenship of another state, provided that Lithuanian citizenship was acquired by birth. This applies when, at the time of the child’s birth, both parents or at least one parent was a citizen of Lithuania. Citizenship of another state may also be acquired by birth or later, until the child reaches 18 years of age, without affecting Lithuanian citizenship rights.

Lithuanian citizenship. Reinstatement of Lithuanian Citizenship without renouncing existing one (Dual Citizenship). Lithuanian citizenship - permanent legal relationship between a person and the Republic of Lithuania, based on mutual rights and obligations.One can become a Lithuanian citizen by receiving citizenship in accordance with the law (e.g., marriage, naturalization (permanent residence in Lithuania...

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Building a Genealogical Tree in Lithuania Genealogy is a science that studies family relationships, and descent through a series of generations, and helps to understand the history of family. The search of ancestry in Lithuania is becoming more and more popular, people seek to find out...

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Searching for and Ordering a Birth Certificate in Lithuania Searching for and Ordering a Birth Certificate in Lithuania Obtaining a birth certificate in Lithuania is an essential step for many official processes, including Lithuanian citizenship restoration, inheritance claims, and migration matters. If you are searching for and ordering a...

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Certificate confirming the Lithuanian descent and its issuance procedure Since 1 January 1 2013, Migration Department of Lithuania issues certificates confirming the Lithuanian descent which replace the previously issued certificates confirming retention of the right to the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania. Lithuanian Descent Certificate: Your First...

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Family Tree and Genealogical Research in Lithuania Genealogical/ family tree is a diagram that visually depicts family relationships and ancestry of an individual through several generations. This is the basis of genealogical research, which assists in understanding the origin of a person and the history of his/her...

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Searching for and Ordering a Marriage Certificate in Lithuania Since 01 January 2017, civil registry offices of the Republic of Lithuania commenced to issue extracts confirming the record of civil status in a form determined by the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania instead of registration certificates...

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The certificate confirming the right to reinstate the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania and its issuance procedure Who Can Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship? Each person, who held the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania before 15 June 1940, and his/her descendants, who have not acquired the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania, have the right to reinstate the...

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Granting of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania under the simplified procedure Persons of Lithuanian descent who have never held the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania, have an opportunity to acquire it under the simplified procedure. In this case, a person does not need to hold examination in the Lithuanian language...

Dual citizenship in Lithuania. Referendum on the dual citizenship. According to the official data of statistics portal, the number of emigrated people from Lithuania in 2016 is 46 489. Each year the number of Lithuanian emigrants increases and the number of Lithuanian citizens refusing their citizenship increases as well....

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Lithuanian passport Lithuanian passport is a document attesting Lithuanian citizenship of a person, his or hers legal relationship with the state of Lithuania. A Lithuanian passport is issued to a person when he or she acquires Lithuanian citizenship in one of the...

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Rights and immigration opportunities for EU citizens and their family members All citizens of the European Union (EU) can enjoy not only national rights, but also EU rights. The following are the main rights of EU citizens: a right of free movement, settlement, employment, studying or even retirement in any EU...

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EU citizen’s family reunification. Right of EU citizen’s family members who are aliens to reside in EU Family reunification is one of the grounds for a non-EU citizen to acquire a right to reside in the EU. Family members of EU citizens who reside, work, study or carry out any other activity in other EU country, who...

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