Family Reunification Visa in Lithuania

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Family Reunification Visa

This service is available across Lithuania

Who Is This Service For?

The Family Reunification Visa is designed for family members of Lithuanian citizens or foreign nationals holding a residence permit in Lithuania.
This includes spouses, children, parents, and other dependents. It enables families to live together in Lithuania, ensuring that family members can join their relatives who are legally residing in the country (Migracijos departamentas)

Requirements

Relationship Proof: You must provide documentation proving the family relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).
Residence Status: The family member in Lithuania must be either a Lithuanian citizen or hold a valid residence permit.
Legal Stay: The sponsor must have resided in Lithuania for at least two years if they hold a temporary residence permit, or possess a permanent residence permit (Migration Law Center) (Migration Law Center).
Proof of sufficient financial means: to support the family members joining in Lithuania. This can include income statements, bank statements, or employment contracts of the sponsor in Lithuania (Migration Law Center) (Migration Law Center).

Procedure

Applications can be submitted at a Lithuanian consulate or embassy in the applicant's home country, or directly to the Migration Department in Lithuania.
Gather necessary documents, including proof of relationship, financial means, and health insurance.
The Migration Department typically takes 2 to 4 months to process the application.
Upon approval, the family member will receive a national visa to enter Lithuania and must then apply for a temporary residence permit upon arrival (Migracijos departamentas) (Migration Law Center) (Migration Law Center).

Benefits

Initially the residency permit is issued for one year, renewable annually, leading up to permanent residence after five years of continuous stay.
Family members can access healthcare, education, and social services in Lithuania.
After seven years of residence, family members may be eligible to apply for Lithuanian citizenship (Migration Law Center) (Migration Law Center) (Migration Law Center).

What Does This Service Consist Of?

Consultation: Legal advice from experienced immigration lawyers to ensure all requirements are met.
Documentation: Assistance in gathering and preparing necessary documents, translation, and notarization.
Application Submission: Guidance in submitting the application both in the home country and in Lithuania.
Follow-up: Continuous support throughout the application process and assistance with any subsequent renewals or changes in status.
Additional Services: Help with obtaining Lithuanian citizenship, if eligible, after the requisite period (Migracijos departamentas) (Migration Law Center) (Migration Law Center).

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