🇱🇹 Lithuanian citizenship · By repatriation
Lithuanian citizenship by repatriation
For people with Lithuanian roots. Restore the link to your historic homeland and get the passport of an EU and Schengen member state.
Lithuania is a beautiful country in Northern Europe with a rich history and culture, and a member of the European Union and the Schengen area. The repatriation program gives descendants of Lithuanian emigrants the chance to obtain citizenship by descent and keep the connection with their ancestral country.
Legal basis
The Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania allows people to claim citizenship if their ancestors - parents, grandparents or earlier forebears - were born or lived on the territory of Lithuania before 1940 and were forced to leave the country because of external circumstances. This applies first of all to descendants of Lithuanian emigrants who left during and after the Second World War.
Who can claim citizenship
- Descendants of Lithuanian citizens who lived on the territory of the country before 1940.
- People whose ancestors left the country because of occupation, political repression or other historical circumstances.
- Descendants of Lithuanian Jews who suffered in the Holocaust or other persecutions.
The exact grounds and the list of documents depend on your family history. On a free consultation we check whether the program fits you.
Benefits of Lithuanian citizenship
Freedom to travel
Visa-free entry to 186 countries, including the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and the United States.
European education
The chance to study at the best universities in Europe with access to grants and scholarships for EU citizens.
Social benefits
The right to healthcare, social benefits and pension provision within the EU.
Dual citizenship
You keep your first citizenship - there is no need to give it up.
How to get citizenship: step by step
Preliminary check
A Murblz expert reviews your documents free of charge. If there are potential complications, they suggest a solution or another program.
Collecting documents
You gather documents that prove your Lithuanian descent: ancestors' birth certificates, emigration records and others.
Filing the application
The documents are filed with a Lithuanian consulate or directly with the Migration Department of Lithuania.
Waiting for a decision
Processing takes from a few months to a year - every case is different.
Getting citizenship
Once the application is approved you receive a Lithuanian passport and become a full citizen of Lithuania.
FAQ
Can Russian citizens get Lithuanian citizenship by repatriation?
Do I have to give up my first citizenship?
Can I bring my family if they have no Lithuanian ancestry?
How long does it take to get a Lithuanian passport?
186 visa-free countries with a Lithuanian passport
Europe
Americas
Asia and Oceania
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