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Bordered by Latvia to the north, Poland to the south, as well sharing a west maritime border with Sweden, Lithuania or the Republic of Lithuania is one of the affordable and most safest country to live in and work, and is situated in the Baltic region of Europe. Finding a job is comparatively easy with working conditions flexible and high work life balance. The country is currently emerging as a popular destination choice for job seekers because of its flourishing economy, ranked digital infrastructure and happiness.

Now working in Lithuania is also possible as a seasonal or a posted worker by obtaining a national VISA. A seasonal work permit is generally issued by the Employment Service for more than 90 days. Temporary residence permit (renewable and is generally issued for a period of two years and 3 years for highly qualified workers) should, however, be opted for other cases. One must also keep in mind that if one ought to get a national VISA for a seasonal work, then the individual, in case the total period exceeds 90 days, should also have an extended seasonal work permit or should have applied for a new / an extended seasonal work permit. One also has to remember that the application should be submitted 1.5 to 3 months in advance before the expiry of the actual national visa. If one is legally outside of Lithuania, application should be submitted to an external service provider to issue a national VISA. Contributor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garriema-b-59b673296/

Digital application requires the attachment of essential documents as a valid travel document issued within the last ten years; evidence of valid health insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros applicable in Lithuania including all Schengen countries; adequate finances for sustenance to live in Lithuania which is normally a subsistence amount i.e. 1 minimum monthly salary per month (*conditions / documents involved as per the need and mentioned by the immigration authority) and application fee. The most prominent part that the application requires is a mediation letter which needs to be submitted by the employer via the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS) and the payment of stamp duty that comes along with it.

Biometric data and the above mentioned original documents ought to be submitted in the end.

Note: Anyone intending to apply for the same should refer to the relevant legal / immigration authority.