subject: Lithuania Immigration Law Experts [print this page] Lithuania has been a witness of one of the most prolific economic progress since 2004. Except the period of crisis post 2008 this Baltic state has been registering a consistent growth. It is bound to become a favorite destination for migrants seeking potential domains for settling down for better and progressive life and career. If you want more information on this country and its features you can contact us for an in-depth analysis. We are Experts in Immigration Laws of this Baltic state.
Lithuania although has been in news also for the wrong reasons, as people intending to enter EU illegally tried often to use this nation as a gateway. To curb this authorities have come down with strict norms and regulations. But that does not however prevent the government from taking positive steps to encourage qualified migrants to enter country with their funds and expertise in various fields and contribute positively in domestic economy.
To gain a lawful entry an emigrant must obtain provisional residence permission TRP which is defined in the Regulations on the Legal status of Aliens. TRPs are required by the non EU migrants and can be provisional and permanent. Both kind of visa enable emigrants to reside anywhere in the country and also travel within the Schengen members states. TRPs are generally granted on following grounds to a migrant
Whose
oParents are Lithuanians
oExpatriation has been abandoned on grounds of section 132 or regulations
oHas been granted protection on grounds specified in relevant regulations
Whose intentions
oAre reunification with family
oAre seek employment
oAre pursue legal and productive business or work in Lithuania and contribute in domestic economy
Who
oIs under guardianship
oIs not in a state to travel out of country due to medical conditions and needs appropriate medical dispension
oIs a sufferer of human trafficking and is helping investigating authorities or in battling against such criminal activities
oIs an aspirant seeking opportunity to involve in R&D through a job contract with a specified R&D facility in Lithuania
First application must always be filed in migrants country of origin or present residence at consulate or embassy of Lithuania. The processing of application generally takes upto 6 months. As per Immigration Policy there are certain prerequisites that a migrant has to comply with while filing for provisional residence visa.
Successful applicants are granted a TRP for an initial period of 1 year with subsequent renewals for 4 years upto a period of 5 years. 5 years of continuous residence in Lithuania makes you eligible for permanent residence visa.
As per Migration Policy Experts, Lithuania presents hassle free and affordable migration option for deserving and qualified candidates.
