Residence permit renewal in Lithuania
Renewing a Lithuanian residence permit typically involves submitting an application and required documents to the Migration Department. The process is initiated before the current permit expires, ensuring continued legal residency.
It is generally advisable to start the renewal process several months before the current residence permit expires. This allows ample time for collecting all necessary documents, scheduling appointments if required, and accounting for potential processing delays at the Migration Department.
Start 90 days ahead
This lead time is recommended to ensure the application is submitted well in advance of the current permit's expiry, considering processing times and potential need for additional information.
The process
- 1Verify the specific requirements for extending your type of residence permit on the Migration Department's official website.
- 2Gather all necessary documents, including proof of sufficient funds, valid health insurance, and documentation supporting the reason for your stay (e.g., employment contract, study certificate, family ties).
- 3Complete the application form for extending a temporary residence permit, which is typically done through the MIGRIS electronic services system.
- 4Book an appointment to submit the original documents and biometric data at a territorial division of the Migration Department, if required after online submission.
- 5Pay the state levy (application fee) for the examination of the application and for the issuance of the new residence permit card.
- 6Attend the appointment, submit the physical documents, and provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).
- 7Collect the new residence permit card once the application has been approved and the card has been produced.
What to bring
- Valid travel document (e.g., passport)
- Current temporary residence permit card
- Application form for extension (typically filled out via MIGRIS)
- Documents confirming the basis for extending residence (e.g., new employment contract, university certificate, marriage certificate)
- Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements, salary certificates)
- Document confirming valid health insurance
- Proof of accommodation in Lithuania
- Receipt for payment of the state levy
Who handles it
Lietuvos Respublikos migracijos departamentas prie Vidaus reikalų ministerijos (Migration Department under the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Lithuania)
https://migracija.lrv.lt/en/i-want-to-live-in-lithuania/i-want-to-extend-my-stay-in-lithuania
The state levy for examining the application and issuing the residence permit card typically varies depending on the urgency of the service requested. Specific fees should be confirmed on the Migration Department's official website or through the MIGRIS system during the application process.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure all submitted documents are valid, complete, and translated into Lithuanian if required, with translations certified by a sworn translator.
- Applying too late may result in a gap in legal residency, so adhere to recommended application timelines.
- The basis for your stay must still be valid and provable; significant changes in circumstances may affect eligibility.
- Failure to attend scheduled appointments or provide requested additional information promptly can delay the process.
Sources
- I want to extend my stay in Lithuania - Migration Department migracija.lrv.lt
- State levies for services provided by the Migration Department migracija.lrv.lt
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