Lithuania to End In-Country Residence Applications for Schengen Visa Holders
Starting November 1, 2026, non-EU nationals cannot apply for Lithuanian residence permits while staying there on short-stay Schengen visas.
2026年11月5日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Lithuania will tighten its immigration rules on November 1, 2026. Holders of short-term Schengen visas cannot apply for residence permits from inside the country.
This change affects residents in Denmark and Sweden planning to move to Lithuania. The rule targets non-EU foreign workers and international bachelor degree students.
Applicants must use overseas visa centers or online portals before travelling to Lithuania. You can no longer convert a short stay into long-term residency after arrival.
This news was reported by BusinessDay.
Source: BusinessDay
