Lithuania Work Residence Permit — employer mediation letter via MIGRISfor 🇸🇾 Syrian citizens travelling to 🇱🇹 Lithuania

📋Required Documents10

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  Signed employment contract or binding job offer from a Lithuanian employer
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  Employer mediation letter submitted in the MIGRIS portal before you apply
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  Temporary residence permit application via MIGRIS (national D visa EUR 120 + card/state fees)
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  Labour-market test confirmation, unless the role is shortage-listed or highly qualified
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  Salary meeting the statutory level and Sodra (social insurance) registration
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  Proof of means at least the national minimum wage (~EUR 1,153/month in 2026)
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  Passport valid for the permit period plus a compliant photo
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  Degree and qualification certificates where the role requires them
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  Health insurance valid in Lithuania
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  Biometrics at a Lithuanian mission or migration office; first permit 2 years, renewable up to 3; PR after 5 years

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Lithuania Work Residence Permit — employer mediation letter via MIGRIS, book an appointment at the nearest Lithuania embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 120.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Lithuania embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Syrian passport holders need a visa for Lithuania

Syrian citizens require a visa to enter Lithuania based on the current immigration requirements set by Lithuania's government. Syrian passport holders must apply through the Lithuania embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Lithuania Work Residence Permit — employer mediation letter via MIGRIS Applications Are Refused6

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  No valid job offer / employer mediation letter via MIGRIS, or the vacancy fails the labour-market test where one applies.
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  A salary below the prescribed minimum for the role, or an employer that is not duly registered or is in tax/contribution default.
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  Qualifications or experience for the position that cannot be verified.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A prior overstay, an entry ban or an SIS alert in the Schengen area.
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  A relevant criminal record, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Lithuania Visa Options

• Lithuania Schengen Visa (Type C) — short stays up to 90 days in the 29-state Schengen Area →
• Lithuania Startup Visa — Startup Lithuania evaluation; no job offer →
• Lithuania Student Residence Permit — apply via MIGRIS; part-time work allowed →