Lithuanian Descent Permanent Residence Permit

All documents must be submitted digitally through the MIGRIS system. Foreign-issued documents must be Apostilled or legalized and accompanied by a certified Lithuanian translation.

Identity and Background

• Valid Travel Document: A passport valid for at least two years.
• Police Clearance Certificate: An official document from your current country of residence (and any country where you lived for more than six months in the last two years) confirming you do not have a criminal record.
• Health Insurance: Proof of coverage valid in Lithuania with a minimum value of €30,000.

Proof of Ancestry

• The "Chain" of Documents: You must provide birth certificates for yourself, your parents, and/or your grandparents to clearly link you to the Lithuanian ancestor.
• Evidence of Ethnicity: Documents explicitly stating the "Lithuanian" ethnicity of your ancestor. This can include:
  • Old internal or foreign passports.
  • Military service records.
  • Extracts from state archives or church registers.
  • A Certificate of Lithuanian Descent (if you have previously obtained one, this serves as primary proof).

Supporting Evidence

• Proof of Funds: Bank statements or employment contracts showing you meet the minimum subsistence requirements.
• Written Declaration: A signed statement confirming your Lithuanian self-identification.