To work in Lithuania as a seasonal worker, you must obtain:
- a seasonal work permit that can be issued for 6 months per year;
- a Schengen visa (if a seasonal work permit was issued to you for a period shorter than 90 days and you are not exempt from the visa requirementSearch for available translations of the preceding link) or a national long-term visa (if a seasonal work permit was issued to you for a period longer than 90 days).
Where and how to apply | Work permit Your future employer must notify the job vacancy to the local Employment ServiceSearch for available translations of the preceding link Office. The application will be processed and the permit will be issued within 7 working days. National long-term visa Once a seasonal work permit is issued, you may apply for a national long-term visa which is issued by a Lithuanian embassy or consulateSearch for available translations of the preceding link in the country of your residence. National long-term visa will be issued to you within 15 days and will allow you to enter and stay in the country for up 6 months. |
Documents required | Schengen visa If a seasonal work permit was issued to you for a period shorter than 90 days and you are not exempt from the visa requirement, you must apply for a Schengen visa. The Schengen visa is issued by a Lithuanian embassy or consulateSearch for available translations of the preceding link. The list of documents required is described hereSearch for available translations of the preceding link. To apply for a national long-term visa, you must submit:
In order to issue the document, your all hand fingerprints will be taken. |
Further requirements | A seasonal worker or the employer no later than within 7 days shall notify the territorial department of Employment Service in the event of change of accommodation |
Duration of validity of permits | Seasonal work permits are granted for a maximum of 6 months. National long-term visas are granted for the time of validity of the seasonal work permit. |
Conditions for renewal | If a seasonal work permit was issued for a period shorter than 6 months per year a new seasonal work permit may be issued. In this case you may apply for a national long-term visa at the Lithuanian embassy or consulate, if you are abroad, or at the certain divisions of the Migration department (Vilnius, Kaunas or KlaipedaSearch for available translations of the preceding link), if you are staying legally in Lithuania. |
Appeals | Decisions can be challenged before the Vilnius District Administrative Court within 14 days from the receipt of the decision and further before the Supreme Administrative Court. |
Further information | More on employing a non-EU citizenSearch for available translations of the preceding link |
Change of employment | If you wish to change an employer, a new seasonal work permit must be issued. A new work permit can be issued once for an alien who wishes to change employer if the working period of 6 months during a 12-month period is not exceeded. |
Change of status | You may change your status, but in this case you must apply for a new national long-term visa or a temporary residence permit. |
Family members | You are not entitled to be accompanied by your family members. |
Long-term residence | There is no possibility for seasonal workers to obtain a permanent resident’s status. |
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