- Alytus (Juozapavičiaus g. 33)
This page is updated regularly. Last update: 13 December 2022
We would like to assure you that Lithuania stands firmly with Ukraine and is prepared to offer safety to Ukrainians fleeing the war. Lithuania has mobilised its national institutions and is actively seeking ways to support Ukraine.
The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Ukraine in Kyiv is open.
Arrival of Ukrainians in Lithuania
At the moment, the first arrival point for most citizens of Ukraine is Poland. If you wish to come to Lithuania from there, Lithuanian volunteers can offer transportation services. Fill in the form here or call +370 677 22222 to organise transport to Lithuania for yourself and your loved ones.
Citizens of Ukraine may arrive in Lithuania on their own if they have the opportunity.
If Ukrainian nationals and their family members arrive in Lithuania from Poland as persons in need of humanitarian assistance, they should register at the Registration Centre in Alytus. Ukrainian refugees and their family members who do not have a valid travel document will be issued a foreigner’s registration certificate until their legal situation is resolved. Those who do not have a place of residence will be taken to temporary accommodation.
At this stage, crossing the Ukraine-Poland border is possible under any circumstances, even without a valid visa. Moreover, Ukrainian refugees are not required to submit travel documents, health insurance and other documents required to enter Lithuania. Citizens of Ukraine holding a biometric passport may come to Lithuania and stay for up to 90 days without a visa. No action will be taken by the Migration Department if citizens of Ukraine find themselves in Lithuania after the deadline to extend their living permit or visa. Even those who have received a resolution to leave Lithuania can stay and wait for further information from the Migration Department.
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1. Where is the Registration Centre for Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania?
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2. What else do Ukrainian nationals and their family members need to know when they arrive in Lithuania?
Please read the general information above and visit the Information for Ukrainian citizens page on the Lithuanian Migration Department website for more details.
Also, please note that the Migration Department has introduced a virtual one-stop shop for Ukrainians on their website under the name “Virtualus langelis (Ukraina)”. Here citizens of Ukraine may fill out visa and residence permit application forms and submit other documents related to migration.
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3. What humanitarian aid can Ukrainians receive in Lithuania?
Food assistance
Maisto bankas provides food assistance to Ukrainians who stay in Lithuania for more than 3 days.
Other essential items
Refugees in need of essential items, such as clothes and hygiene products, should contact:
• Caritas Lithuania
• Lithuanian Red Cross (you can also apply in case of broken family ties in Ukraine)
• Order of Malta Relief Organisation in LithuaniaThese organisations can also assist if you need help with essential services, such as finding educational facilities for children, finding a job, etc.
Humanitarian Aid Hotline +370 684 98 688 (24 hours a day).
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4. How can Ukrainians enter Poland by land?
If you are escaping from the armed conflict in Ukraine, you will be admitted to Poland.
You may enter Poland holding a biometric passport, an internal passport or, if you do not have either, you may enter Poland for a 15-day period with the agreement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Border Guard.
No COVID-19 related requirements (testing, vaccination proof, self-isolation, etc.) apply to persons arriving from Ukraine.
If you do not have a place to stay in Poland, go to the nearest reception point.
At the reception point you will:
- Get more detailed information about staying in Poland;
- Be provided with temporary accommodation in Poland;
- Receive a hot meal, drink, basic medical assistance, and a place to rest.
Find more information and the locations of reception points in Poland here.
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5. More information on crossing the Ukrainian border
On the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, you may find information on how to cross the border between Ukraine and other neighbouring countries:
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6. Is there border control at the Lithuania-Poland border?
No.
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7. Staying for longer?
The European Union has announced that Ukrainian refugees are welcome into member countries for 3 years without applying for asylum.
For more information on your legal status in Lithuania or to apply for a residence permit please refer to the Migration Department here or call the Migration Department hotline: +370 5 271 7112.
For information regarding accommodation or settling in different Lithuanian cities, please scroll down to sections “Where to stay? Short and long-term stays” and “Settling in a Lithuanian city”.
For any additional information please check helpua.lt.
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8. How Ukrainians can open a bank account in Lithuania?
Lithuanian banks open accounts for Ukrainians who have a passport and a humanitarian visa or any other residence document.
The list of banks operating in Lithuania is available here.
Ukrainians who only have a foreigner’s registration certificate must resolve their legal situation before opening a bank account.
Employment of Ukrainians in Lithuania
From March 1st, 2022, new legal procedures are in force, aimed at facilitating more favourable conditions for Ukrainian refugees looking to live and work in Lithuania.
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1. What are the current legal requirements for Ukrainian refugees to be employed in Lithuania?
Ukrainian citizens that enjoy visa-free travel or hold a valid Schengen visa, as well as those who have obtained a national visa or temporary residence permit issued on humanitarian grounds in Lithuania, have the right to work and are exempt from the obligation to acquire a work permit.
After arriving and receiving humanitarian status, citizens of Ukraine can immediately start working in the same way as Lithuanian citizens. There are no requirements for any additional documents. Employer will check the qualifications of employees. Humanitarian status is granted within 1 month.
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2. How can citizens of Ukraine apply for humanitarian status that is required for work?
Upon arrival from Poland in Lithuania, Ukrainian nationals and their family members should register at one of the Registration Centres operating in Lithuania.
Once a foreigner has been registered, he or she will receive detailed information about the possibilities of staying in Lithuania and will be able to apply for a temporary residence permit or a national visa for humanitarian reasons. No state levy will be charged for examining applications for a national visa or a temporary residence permit. Moreover, refugees from Ukraine will have the right to emergency medical care and other necessary personal health care.
Those who do not have a place of residence will be taken to temporary accommodation.
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3. Can Ukrainian refugees be self-employed?
Yes, if the Ukrainian citizen possesses a temporary residence permit in Lithuania, a national visa or even just a Lithuanian alien registration certificate, they may register as self-employed and receive a self-employment certificate form the State Tax Inspectorate (STI).
To access STI services, please visit STI service units. Pre-registration for a visit is required through the online STI registration system. If you cannot register online, please reserve a time slot for your visit by calling +370 5 2191 777 (press 6).
More information on types of professions and the recognition of professional qualifications in Lithuania can be found here.
You can find information on self-employment opportunities here.
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4. How can Ukrainians find a job in Lithuania?
The main job search portals in Lithuania will now filter their job advertisements according to whether the job is suitable for Ukrainian war refugees staying in Lithuania.
Lithuania has set up support mechanisms for Ukrainian refugees looking to find employment in Lithuania.
Ukrainian citizens can receive 2 993 EUR for relocation expenses if they:
- have an open-ended employment contract (without a fixed termination date) with a company based in Lithuania.
- receive an average gross monthly salary of at least 1752 EUR (2.4 times the minimum Lithuanian monthly salary) for the past 3 months or more. If the company’s average salary is higher, then the employee’s salary must be equal or higher than the company’s average salary.
Eligible Ukrainians can apply for the financial incentive after 3 months of working in Lithuania. To apply, contact the Lithuanian Employment Service.
Sources to look for job opportunities:
Information for businesses
Lithuania stands firmly with Ukraine and its people. While the borders of Lithuania remain open to war refugees, all our institutions have mobilised to launch complex aid and support mechanisms for those fleeing the war.
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Subsidies for jobs established by Ukrainian businesses in Lithuania
A government initiative, designed to help legal entities that are registered in Ukraine to conduct business activities from the Republic of Lithuania.
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Information for small and medium-sized businesses or individual businessmen
Invest Lithuania provides help for international companies. Smaller business entities should contact Innovation Agency Lithuania for further assistance. This can be done via e-mail: konsultacijos@inovacijuagentura.lt.
For small and medium-sized business entities, general information on starting a business in Lithuania is available here.
COVID-19 regulations
Persons entering Lithuania are not subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks or respirators are not mandatory.
Find more information on COVID-19 in Lithuania here.
Where to stay? Short and long-term stays
One of Lithuania’s priorities is to help those seeking asylum. Municipalities in Lithuania will offer accommodation to refugees. We’ll continue updating this information here. For other options in Vilnius, check the “Stiprūs kartu” (Strong Together) project, where volunteers offer accommodation, or look into one of the options listed below.
Short-term:
Airbnb and Booking.com are the main platforms to look for short-term accommodation. Currently, vacancy rates are high, and we have a lot of options for short-term stays.
Long-term:
You can search for flats and homes online using the following platforms: Aruodas, Domoplius, Rebaltic.
Settling in a Lithuanian city
Lithuania welcomes all Ukrainians fleeing the war. The three major Lithuanian cities – Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda – have dedicated pages with most up-to-date information on relocation, accommodation, and living practicalities relevant to Ukrainians coming to Lithuania.
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VilniusMigration from Ukraine to Vilnius
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KaunasMigration from Ukraine to Kaunas
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KlaipėdaMigration from Ukraine to Klaipėda
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