What changed, and what is about to

Every change below is taken from an official source cited in the country guide. A rule that changed after you started planning is one of the most common reasons a visa is refused.

Already in force

1 November 2026 · visa rules · Lithuania

Residence permit applications filed inside Lithuania will require a valid legal basis for your stay when you apply.
22 May 2026 · work · Lithuania

First- and second-year bachelor's students limited to 20 hours a week; later-year, master's and doctoral students to 40 hours.
22 May 2026 · visa rules · Lithuania

Amendments cap study-based residence at a cumulative eight years and add stricter attendance and progress monitoring.
1 July 2023 · visa rules · Lithuania

All full-time non-EU degree students must hold a temporary residence permit for studies.