Published: 20.07.2026
A presidential initiative would count foreign workers already employed in Lithuania toward the labour-migration quota and require migrant workers to leave the country for at least six months after every two years of work. According to the source, this could prevent family reunification and eligibility for permanent residence.
According to the source, this is a proposed package rather than a rule already in force: the initiative comes from the presidential administration. If adopted, it could make entry more difficult for new workers by reducing the available quota, while mandatory six-month departures would interrupt continuous residence. This is particularly important for workers planning to reunite with their families or qualify for permanent residence after five years. Prospective workers and their families should monitor the proposal closely, but should not yet treat the requirements as effective.