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Europe · Lithuanian · updated 2026-10

Moving to Lithuania: visas, cost of living & citizenship

A single person needs about $1,650 a month to live in Vilnius, and a family of four about $3,600, including rent. Lithuania usually lets you apply for permanent residence after 5 yrs, with citizenship after 10 yrs, and dual citizenship is not allowed. Most work routes need a job offer or an investment.

Monthly budget
$1,650
Very low cost
Safety
59
Moderately safe
Stability
79
Very stable
Family
69
Very good
Main city
Vilnius
Language
Lithuanian
Permanent residence
5 yrs
Citizenship
10 yrs
Dual citizenship
Not allowed
Digital nomad visa
No
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Cost of living in Lithuania, per month in US$

One person
$1,650
Family of four
$3,600
RentGroceriesTransportUtilities & internetEating out & leisureOther
1-bed flat, Vilnius centre
$700
Estimate
3-bed family flat
$1,300
Estimate
Price level
62
US = 100
Income per person
$2,542
GNI ÷ 12, World Bank

Safety

Safety score
59
Moderately safe
Homicides per 100k
2.63
US 5.8 · UK 1.0 · Japan 0.2

Political stability & governance

Political stability+0.93
Rule of law+1.37
Control of corruption+1.02
Government effectiveness+1.24
−2.5 weak0strong +2.5

Worldwide Governance Indicators, World Bank. Very stable overall (79/100).

Family-friendliness

Family score
69
Very good
Child outcomes (HCI)
0.706
Health & schooling, 0–1
Under-5 mortality
3.4
per 1,000 births
Life expectancy
77.2 yrs
at birth
Health spending
$2,232
per person / year
Education spending
4.3%
of GDP

Spouse and children can join on most work and residence permits, and spouses can usually work. Public schooling is free; international schools are common in the capital.

Visa & residence routes

Job offer
EU Blue CardDegree and a qualifying salary.
Job offer
Work permit (shortage list)Simplified for listed occupations.
Investment
Startup visaApproved innovative business.

Who gets easier access to Lithuania

EU/EEA free movement: you can live and work here with simple registration.

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Visiting: 93 passports can visit visa-free, 0 with an electronic travel authorisation, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 can apply for an eVisa and 105 need a visa in advance (Passport Index dataset).

Road to permanent residence & citizenship

ArrivePRCitizen024681012+ yrs
Permanent residence
5 yrs
Citizenship
10 yrs
Dual citizenship
Not allowed

Last checked 2026-10. Official source: www.migracija.lt

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Lithuania?

About $1,650 a month for one person and $3,600 for a family of four in Vilnius, including rent. A city-centre 1-bedroom flat costs around $700 a month and a 3-bedroom around $1,300. Prices are 62% of US levels. Lithuania is the 38th cheapest of the 76 countries in the index.

Is Lithuania safe to live in?

Lithuania scores 59/100 for safety (moderately safe), ranking 50th of 76. The homicide rate is 2.63 per 100,000 people (US 5.8, UK 1.0, Japan 0.2).

Is Lithuania politically stable?

Lithuania scores 79/100 for stability (very stable), ranking 18th of 76, based on the World Bank's indicators for political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness.

Is Lithuania good for families?

Lithuania scores 69/100 for family-friendliness (very good), ranking 36th of 76. Life expectancy is 77.2 years and under-5 mortality is 3.4 per 1,000 births. Spouse and children can join on most work and residence permits, and spouses can usually work. Public schooling is free; international schools are common in the capital.

How long does it take to get permanent residence in Lithuania?

Usually 5 yrs of legal residence.

How long until I can become a citizen of Lithuania?

Usually 10 yrs of residence. Dual citizenship: not allowed.

Can I move to Lithuania without a job offer?

Most routes need a job offer from a local employer or a significant investment. Citizens of EU / EEA free movement countries can move freely.

Who can live and work in Lithuania without a visa?

you can live and work here with simple registration. (EU / EEA free movement: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.)

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