Lithuania · Spouse visas
Lithuania Spouse of a resident
Temporary residence permit on the basis of family reunification (spouse of a foreigner with a temporary residence permit)
Checked against official sources on , some details partly verifiedRecord corrected 13 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Spouse of a resident is a spouse visas route for Lithuania. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €220 ≈ $250
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €220 ≈ $250; decision: up to 90 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€220 ≈ $250
- EUR 220 (≈ $250)State fee under the general procedure; EUR 440 (≈ $490) under the urgent procedure.
RenewalRenewable
Issued for the same period as the sponsor's permit and can be changed (extended).
Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
A permanent residence permit is available after 5 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence in Lithuania; the state language and Constitution exams are required.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
Naturalisation needs the last 10 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence in Lithuania on any residence document (a year counts when at least six months of it were spent in Lithuania), the right of permanent residence when applying, the state language and Constitution exams, a lawful source of income, and giving up other citizenship unless it is lost automatically (Law on Citizenship XI-1196, Arts. 2(18) and 18).
ProcessingUp to 90 days
A first temporary residence permit decision is due within 3 months of the application.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Only from age 21
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant is the spouse or registered partner of a foreigner with a Lithuanian temporary residence permit; both are at least 21.
- Some sponsor categories qualify at once, such as highly qualified workers, startup founders, entrepreneurs, researchers and master's or doctoral students.
- In other cases the sponsor has lived in Lithuania for 2 years on a permit issued for at least one year and has reasonable prospects of permanent residence.
What you must show2
- Means of subsistence of one minimum monthly wage per month, covering the whole permit period or at least one year.
- The state fee is EUR 220 (≈ $250) under the general procedure or EUR 440 (≈ $490) under the urgent procedure.
Documents4
- Digital copy of the valid passport and digital copies of documents proving the family tie, translated and apostilled where required.
- Family-tie documents are not needed if the marriage was registered in Lithuania or when converting an existing temporary permit.
- A criminal record certificate for applicants over 14 from the countries of residence in the last 2 years, only for a first permit.
- Health insurance covering emergency care and repatriation for the whole permit period or at least one year, unless mandatory health insurance contributions are paid.
Steps2
- The application is filed through MIGRIS and biometric data and documents are presented at a booked visit to the Migration Department.
- Decision time depends on the sponsor category, for example 1 month for highly qualified workers and 3 months for entrepreneurs.
After you arrive1
- For listed categories the permit is issued for the same period as the sponsor's permit.
When you become tax resident
How Lithuania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax periodPresent in Lithuania, continuously or with breaks, 183 days or more in the tax period makes the person a permanent resident.
- At least 280 days in a two successive tax periodsPresent 280 days or more over successive tax periods, with at least 90 days in one of them.
- Foreign-source income
Worldwide, treaty exception
Permanent residents of Lithuania are taxed on income from Lithuanian and foreign sources: 20% up to 36 average wages, 25% from 36 to 60 average wages and 32% above 60 average wages (average wage as set for state social insurance contributions).
All tax rules for Lithuania Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Health insurance covering emergency care and repatriation for the whole permit period or at least one year, unless mandatory health insurance contributions are paid
- Police certificate and civil documents
A criminal record certificate for applicants over 14 from the countries of residence in the last 2 years, only for a first permit
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Temporary residence permit for the spouse or registered partner of a foreigner holding a Lithuanian temporary residence permit; the sponsor must meet a 2-year residence test unless in a listed category. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 220 (≈ $250) · State fee under the general procedure; EUR 440 (≈ $490) under the urgent procedure. 3
Requirements
- Applicant is the spouse or registered partner of a foreigner with a Lithuanian temporary residence permit; both are at least 21. 1 2
- Some sponsor categories qualify at once, such as highly qualified workers, startup founders, entrepreneurs, researchers and master's or doctoral students. 1
- In other cases the sponsor has lived in Lithuania for 2 years on a permit issued for at least one year and has reasonable prospects of permanent residence. 1
- Means of subsistence of one minimum monthly wage per month, covering the whole permit period or at least one year. 1
- The state fee is EUR 220 (≈ $250) under the general procedure or EUR 440 (≈ $490) under the urgent procedure. 3
- Digital copy of the valid passport and digital copies of documents proving the family tie, translated and apostilled where required. 1
- Family-tie documents are not needed if the marriage was registered in Lithuania or when converting an existing temporary permit. 1
- A criminal record certificate for applicants over 14 from the countries of residence in the last 2 years, only for a first permit. 1
- Health insurance covering emergency care and repatriation for the whole permit period or at least one year, unless mandatory health insurance contributions are paid. 1
- The application is filed through MIGRIS and biometric data and documents are presented at a booked visit to the Migration Department. 1
- Decision time depends on the sponsor category, for example 1 month for highly qualified workers and 3 months for entrepreneurs. 1
- For listed categories the permit is issued for the same period as the sponsor's permit. 1
Stay
- Issued for the same period as the sponsor’s permit.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Family members with a permit on this basis may work in Lithuania.
Official sources
- Temporary residence permit on the basis of family reunification · Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania (MIGRIS) · checked 2026-10-11
- Law on the Legal Status of Aliens No IX-2206, consolidated text valid 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 (Lithuanian) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permits · Official migration authority · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2026-10-12
- Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania No XI-1196, consolidated text from 2024-01-01, Arts. 2, 18 and 19 · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-12
Spouse of a resident and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a resident | – | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 2 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a resident?
A fee of EUR 220 (≈ $250). State fee under the general procedure; EUR 440 (≈ $490) under the urgent procedure.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a resident?
Issued for the same period as the sponsor’s permit.
How long does the Spouse of a resident take to process?
A first temporary residence permit decision is due within 3 months of the application.
Can I work on the Spouse of a resident?
Yes. Family members with a permit on this basis may work in Lithuania.
Does the Spouse of a resident lead to permanent residence in Lithuania?
Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward permanent residence in Lithuania, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a resident holders taxed in Lithuania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a resident. The standard rules apply: Permanent residents of Lithuania are taxed on income from Lithuanian and foreign sources: 20% up to 36 average wages, 25% from 36 to 60 average wages and 32% above 60 average wages (average wage as set for state social insurance contributions).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary residence permit on the basis of family reunification · Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania (MIGRIS) · checked 2026-10-11
- Law on the Legal Status of Aliens No IX-2206, consolidated text valid 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 (Lithuanian) · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permits · Official migration authority · checked 2026-10-12
- Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania No XI-1196, consolidated text from 2024-01-01, Arts. 2, 18 and 19 · Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (e-seimas) · checked 2026-10-12
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