Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Visa for individuals seeking international protection in Lithuania due to well-founded fear of persecution, serious harm, or humanitarian reasons, allowing asylum application and potential refugee or subsidiary protection status.
Eligibility: Individuals fearing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion, or facing serious harm/indiscriminate violence in their home country. Must be outside country of origin.
Processing Time: ~270 days
Visa Duration: 24 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://migracija.lrv.lt/en/categories/international-protection
Summary: Aimed at individuals seeking international protection in Lithuania. Eligibility requires a well-founded fear of persecution or risk of serious harm. Main benefit is legal protection and the right to reside.