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EU Blue Card & Highly Qualified Specialist Relocation

Priority European work and residence authorization for senior IT engineers, technical directors, and specialized corporate leaders recruited by Lithuanian enterprises. Accelerated 1-month MIGRIS decision with unrestricted spousal work rights.

Inquire About Blue Card Review Priority Timeline

MIGRIS Decision Speed 1 Month Priority Fast-Track

Permit Duration Up to 3 Years (Renewable)

Salary Requirement 1.5x National Average Wage

Family Inclusion Immediate Full Work Rights

Pan-European Directive

Europe's Elite Professional Residence Pathway

The EU Blue Card is a specialized residence and work permit established by the European Union to facilitate the relocation of highly qualified non-EU talent.

In Lithuania, the Blue Card offers significant procedural advantages over standard work permits. If the offered employment contract satisfies the statutory salary threshold (typically 1.5 times the national gross monthly wage, or 1.2 times for professions experiencing national labor shortages such as software engineering), the application completely bypasses the standard Lithuanian Labour Exchange market test.

At Swiss invest, UAB, we assist both international professionals and Lithuanian sponsoring companies in structuring compliant employment agreements, verifying university degrees through the SKVC authority, expediting MIGRIS electronic filings, and orchestrating family relocation.

Exempt from Labor Market Testing

Intra-EU Mobility Rights after 12 Months

Senior international executive shaking hands with corporate legal counsel in Vilnius

Priority 1-Month Decision

Expedited MIGRIS Examination Protocol

Comprehensive Client Representation

What Our Blue Card Practice Provides

We handle corporate compliance for hiring companies and immigration execution for candidates.

Credential Evaluation (SKVC)

Managing the academic degree recognition process through the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) or verifying 5+ years of senior executive experience.

Employment Contract Structuring

Drafting statutory employment contracts that strictly align with Lithuanian Labour Code requirements and statutory wage multiplier thresholds.

Labor Test Exemption Filing

Preparing formal statutory justifications confirming exemption from Lithuanian Employment Service (*Užimtumo tarnyba*) job market advertising quotas.

Priority MIGRIS Electronic Filing

Direct submission via the MIGRIS portal under priority expedited review, monitoring examiner reviews and answering regulatory inquiries.

Simultaneous Family Relocation

Coordinating simultaneous residence applications for spouses and children, with automatic unrestricted spousal work and business rights in Lithuania.

Tax & Settlement Concierge

Assistance with Lithuanian personal tax identification code (*Asmens kodas*), Sodra medical coverage, bank account opening, and residential registration.

Fast-Track Milestones

The EU Blue Card Procedure

A swift, predictable 4-phase relocation sequence for candidates and corporate employers.

Contract & SKVC Verification

Audit of job offer letter, salary calculation (1.5x national wage), and submission of academic diploma to SKVC for official European comparability certification.

Employer Electronic Letter

The Lithuanian hiring entity issues the statutory electronic mediation letter (*Tarpininkavimo raštas*) via MIGRIS, accompanied by criminal record and background documents.

1-Month MIGRIS Adjudication

Under priority statutory rules, MIGRIS examines and approves the Blue Card application within 30 calendar days. In-person biometrics scheduled in Vilnius or at global VFS offices.

Card Delivery & Onboarding

Physical biometric EU Blue Card issued for up to 3 years. Immediate commencement of professional employment and unrestricted Schengen freedom.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Blue Card Qualifying Criteria

Candidates must satisfy either academic or executive experience thresholds alongside statutory compensation.

Candidate Qualifications

Higher education diploma (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate) recognized by SKVC in Lithuania

Alternatively, for ICT managers and specialists: minimum 3 to 5 years of verifiable senior industry experience

Clean criminal record certificate issued within 6 months (apostilled or legalized)

Valid passport with at least 2 blank visa pages

Lithuanian Employer Criteria

Registered enterprise in Lithuania in good standing without tax arrears

Binding employment contract or official job offer of not less than 6 months duration

Gross salary not less than 1.5 times the national average monthly wage (approx. €3,100+ gross / month)

Statutory mediation letter issued directly into the MIGRIS electronic system

Frequently Asked Questions

EU Blue Card Insights

Technical questions on salary benchmarks, changing employers, and permanent settlement.

What is the exact salary threshold required for an EU Blue Card in Lithuania?

Under Lithuanian regulations, the statutory gross salary must be not less than 1.5 times the country's average gross monthly wage published by the State Data Agency (currently approximately €3,100+ per month). For occupations included in the official national shortage list (such as software developers, systems architects, and specialized engineers), a reduced threshold of 1.2 times the average wage is applicable.

Can 5 years of professional experience replace a university diploma?

Yes. Following the recent adoption of the revised EU Blue Card Directive, highly skilled specialists (particularly in the Information and Communications Technology sector) who do not possess a formal tertiary degree can qualify by demonstrating at least 3 years of relevant professional experience acquired within the previous 7 years, or 5 years for other executive professions.

Can an EU Blue Card holder change employers in Lithuania?

Yes. During the first 12 months, changing employers requires notifying the Migration Department and receiving confirmation that the new position meets statutory Blue Card requirements. After 12 months of employment, the process is streamlined and simply requires reporting the new contract through MIGRIS without repeating full initial examination.

How does intra-European mobility work with a Lithuanian Blue Card?

After holding a Lithuanian EU Blue Card for 12 months, you are entitled to move to another EU Member State (such as Germany, France, or the Netherlands) to take up highly qualified employment under a simplified, fast-track national notification process without returning to your country of origin.

When does a Blue Card holder qualify for EU Permanent Residence (PR)?

An EU Blue Card holder can apply for EU Permanent Residence after 5 continuous years of legal residence in the European Union, provided the last 2 continuous years were spent residing in Lithuania on the Blue Card. Periods spent holding a Blue Card in other EU member states can be aggregated toward the 5-year total.

Specialist Relocation Inquiry

Initiate Blue Card Dossier Assessment

Whether you are an international specialist reviewing an employment offer or a Lithuanian corporation hiring foreign talent, our legal team will evaluate your case.

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Case Specifics & Timeline

Vilnius Corporate Desk

Direct Specialist Advisory

We represent leading tech firms, fintech conglomerates, and international professionals across the Baltic region, ensuring 100% compliance with Lithuanian migration directives.

Swiss invest, UAB Visorių g. 6-51, Vilnius, Lithuania

+370 5 200 0000

info@swissinvuab.com

Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 18:00 (EET)

Regulatory Precision:

All credential reviews conform strictly to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the standards of the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education.

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