Lithuanian company work. Work in Lithuania for Belarusians

In Lithuania, the state takes care of the employment of the local population. However, there is also work in the country for specialists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

In 2017, Lithuania ranked 86th in the ranking of world economic development in terms of GDP. The unemployment rate in the country is 10.7%. The average salary is 600 euros (45,000 rubles). The Lithuanian labor market offers many interesting vacancies but with a high level of competition.

Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian employees are in demand here in many professions and industries, such as construction and IT technologies. But the management of local enterprises still gives preference to their citizens. Therefore, in order to be employed in a good position, you must be a first-class specialist in your field.

This state has the following taxes:

• for social security;
• for added value.

Working in Lithuania has a number of advantages:

• many jobs;
• it is not necessary to know English;
• all labor Relations regulated legal acts European Union.

But the only disadvantage when applying for a job complicates the process - knowledge of basic Lithuanian is desirable.

Jobs in demand in 2019

Current professions in 2019:

• international driver;
• welder;
• loader;
• programmer;
• Sales Manager;
• engineer;
• builder;
• cook.

Salary level

A Ukrainian or Belarusian can count on the following salary per month:

How to find a job without intermediaries

They look for work in the Lithuanian labor market by viewing advertisements in the press, applying to employment agencies and stock exchanges. Often personal connections help to solve the issue of employment. But in the 21st century, it has long been popular to look for work via the Internet.

Popular job search sites

The following websites are available for job searches:

It is not difficult to find suitable vacancies for them: you need to enter the necessary parameters and choose the right employer.

Specialized Agencies

If we talk about recruiting agencies, then you should pay attention to:

Types of employment

In Lithuania, there are several types of employment that will help to get a job for various categories of citizens.

Work without knowing the language

Employment in Lithuania is possible without knowledge of the language. In most cases, even English is not required.

The following vacancies are mainly available:

• builders;
• electricians;
• auto mechanics.

A woman can try herself as a cutter.

Seasonal work

During the season, the bulk of the workforce is needed in Vilnius. In 2019 you need:

• administrators in hotels;
• factory workers;
• waiters;
• guards.

A girl can get a job as a teacher or a nanny. Such work provides for the temporary residence of an employee in a house with a child, whom the nanny will take care of. Employers in these cases look at seniority and work experience.

Temporary job

Foreigners, arriving in Lithuania, are temporarily employed:

• builders-finishers;
• plasterers;
• road workers;
• technologists;
• electricians;
• meat cutters.

Other options

Contract work in Lithuania is a common phenomenon. In addition, a watch is also possible. This way of making money is also popular. Ukraine and Russia are one of the countries that send their citizens to work in the Lithuanian state using this option.

The official recruitment process

It is also possible to work in Lithuania illegally, as the state poorly monitors this. But you can earn more money mainly only in official positions. Therefore, you need to know how to officially find a job.

Priority of actions

The algorithm of actions is usually the following:

1. The director of the company helps the future employee to obtain a work permit.
2. The applicant goes to the consulate and issues a work visa.
3. Already current employee travels to Lithuania and starts work.

Types of work permits

To obtain the right to work, you need to obtain a work permit before entering the state. This rule does not apply to residents of the EU and persons who have permanent residence in Lithuania.

You can get a work permit in the Republic in 2 months after submitting the documents. The document is issued for 2 years, in the future it can be repeatedly extended. Permission to seasonal work Valid for 1 year and issued once every six months.

Are there categories that do not require a work permit

Some professionals do not require a work permit. These include:

• foreigners who work in representative offices of foreign states;
• permanent employees of companies established by a state that is a member of the European Union;
• citizens participating in state development programs with the involvement of foreign companies;
• athletes and professional coaches;
• members of classical religious communities;
• representatives of charitable foreign organizations operating in Lithuania;
• participants of EU volunteer programs.

List of main documents

The following documents are required to apply for a work visa:

• 2 color photographs 3.5x4.5 cm;

• completed form ();

• medical insurance with coverage from 5,792 euros;

• a copy of the employment contract;
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Applying for a work visa

Issued Work Visa at the Embassy of Lithuania. Initially, a person is required to find an employer and obtain a work permit. The director notifies the Lithuanian labor exchange about the opening of vacancies for employment.

The vacancy is "hanging" for 30 days. If there is no local employee applying for this position, then the employer is allowed to hire a foreigner.

After that, the future employee must go to the diplomatic mission of Lithuania and present all the necessary documents indicated above.

Eligibility Criteria for Visa Candidates

The potential candidate must:

• have a good reputation;
• know at least basic Lithuanian;
• have the required work experience;
• document your knowledge and skills.

Work visa extension

A work visa can be easily extended for 1 year without leaving the Republic of Lithuania. For this, an application is written, which is further considered by the local migration service.

Business immigration

Business immigration to Lithuania is possible if the entrepreneur has shares in Lithuanian companies or his own registered business. If we talk about the second case, then the businessman's company must operate for at least six months.

The following conditions must be met:

• A minimum starting capital of 28,000 euros is required.
• The company must employ at least 1 employee (citizen of the European Union, Lithuania or a foreign person permanently residing in the territory of the Republic).
• The salary of such an employee must be at least twice the average salary in the country (preferably 1,500 euros per month).

A businessman can obtain a residence permit in Lithuania after 5 years. But there is an important condition - he should not be absent from the country for more than 10 months.

AT as soon as possible it will be possible to immigrate from entrepreneurs who have invested at least 260,000 euros in the Lithuanian economy and created at least 5 jobs. A businessman is quickly issued citizenship, and he has the right to transfer his family to the Republic.

Features of internship in the country

It is most convenient for young people to do internships in Lithuania by taking part in government programs. They are regularly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.

It is allowed to take an introductory internship, its program provides for:

• lectures on the culture and economy of the state;
• learning Lithuanian.

Internships in specialties in the agricultural and environmental sectors are popular among practitioners. The leader in this area is Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

As part of its programs, students receive new knowledge:

• about land use;
• on the organization of environmental protection measures;
• on the rules for the storage of solid household waste.

Consequences for trying to illegally get a job

Russian-speaking foreigners often work illegally in Lithuania. This is due to gaps in local legislation. In 2019, several thousand emigrants live in the country who do not even know the language. For each illegal immigrant, a fine of 60,000 rubles is paid. But such people are rarely identified, so they work for the minimum wage and live in unbearable conditions.

An employee engaged in illegal labor activity, pays in favor of the country all previously received social assistance for unemployment. Deportation and blacklisting is rare.

Lithuanian companies employ foreigners, but preference is still given to local residents. To get a good job, you need useful skills and knowledge of several languages. In addition, intermediaries or friends already residing in Lithuania can help when looking for a job.

Working in Lithuania is a popular way of migration to Europe among Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians. Our compatriots see it as a chance to improve the quality of life, to obtain citizenship of one of the EU member states in the future, while maintaining their usual way of life, language, and ties with their native country.

Help in finding and getting a job is provided by numerous recruitment agencies. Their services include:

• selection of vacancies;
• registration of permission, national D-visa, residence permit;
• assistance in moving and settling;
• advice and legal support, etc.

The amount of remuneration to intermediaries depends on the specialty and duration of employment, the amount of assistance provided. For example, from seasonal workers employed in agriculture, require 50–100 EUR at a time with an average monthly income of 500–900 EUR.

Lack of prepayment is the main indicator that the company is really going to help a foreign job seeker. In order not to run into scammers, it is recommended to cooperate with professional labor exchanges that are members of the Association of Lithuanian Employment Centers (Advantus, Bioro, Delta Management Solutions, etc.).

Search for vacancies from direct employers without intermediaries

Finding a job in Lithuania on your own, without intermediary recruitment agencies, is quite realistic. To do this, you need to view the vacancies posted on the Labor Exchange and specialized sites. Highly qualified professionals can search for an employer through the Blue Card network.

The State Labor Exchange offers:

• a large list of free vacancies;
• advice on working conditions and pay;
• the opportunity to get a profession with further employment.

Direct employers often place their job advertisements on Lithuanian and international job search portals:

• Darbo;
• Careerjet.

To search for a job on these online resources, you need a minimum knowledge of Lithuanian or English. Among the Russified sites, Flagma is considered the most popular.

Jobs in Lithuania available for Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians

Since the Republic joined the EU, its citizens can work in European countries without obtaining a permit and other bureaucratic formalities. Lithuanians take advantage of this, especially since salaries in Germany, Scandinavia and even Poland are many times higher than those offered in the Republic of Lithuania.

The outflow of highly qualified personnel (doctors, programmers, engineers), investors and entrepreneurs has a particularly negative effect on the state. The Republic is trying to compensate for their lack by people from the CIS countries. Vacancies in the medical and IT fields require education and knowledge of the Lithuanian language, so they are usually published on the websites of the State Labor Exchange or Employment Centers related to it.

There is a consistently high demand for low-skilled workers in the agricultural and industrial areas. Men are constantly required for the positions of drivers, builders, laborers. Women are most often invited to fill vacancies in agriculture and the service sector (cooks, housekeepers, waiters, nurses, nannies). Foreigners show themselves to be more responsible and disciplined workers than native Lithuanians.

Visa and work permit

For legal work in Lithuania, foreigners must obtain a permit. It is not required only for investors, interns, representatives of creative professions, scientists, researchers and those who have already received a residence permit.

Previously, the employer places an advertisement for a vacancy on the Labor Exchange and in the media. A foreigner can take it if there are no Lithuanian applicants who meet the requirements of the employer. This restriction is due to unemployment, which reached 9% in February 2018.

A month later, the employer collects and submits the following documents to the State Labor Exchange:

1. application for issuing a permit to a foreign candidate.
2. copy foreign passport applicant;
3. copies of documents on education, qualifications. University diplomas in some specialties, such as medicine, are additionally legalized by the Quality Center of the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania;
4. copy work book an applicant confirming 2 years of work experience in the same or similar position over the past 3 years;
5. job description: working conditions and remuneration, justification for the need to hire a foreigner.

The application is considered for 2 months. If the decision is positive, the applicant needs to pay the state fee:

• for a permit for 1 year - 121.64 EUR;
• for a permit for 2 years - 150.6 EUR;
• for a seasonal work permit - 34.75 EUR.

After obtaining a permit, a foreigner draws up a national D-visa at the diplomatic mission of the Republic, organizes relocation, settles down, concludes labor contract. The contract drawn up in Lithuanian and the native language of the employee must be submitted by the employer to the State Labor Exchange within 2 months.

Work as a driver, trucker and taxi driver

The driver is the most popular vacancy for immigrants from the CIS countries: the Republic because of its geographical location specializes in transit transportation. Drivers of various profiles are required:

• taxi drivers;
• truckers (international workers);
• forwarders;
• drivers for construction and industrial facilities (for a forklift, for example), etc.

Applicants are required to:

• driver's license categories C / CE, D / DE;
• experience 1-2 years. Without experience, they consider candidates for drivers in a taxi or for domestic transportation;
• certificate with "95 code" - a certificate of a professional international driver who transports goods across the EU in large and heavy vehicles. In Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, it is not yet possible to obtain a VU with the code 95. Some companies in Lithuania offer candidates from the CIS countries preliminary training with the issuance of a certificate;
• AESTR digital tachograph card (can be ordered in the Russian Federation at FBU Rosavtotrans in Moscow);
• minimum knowledge of English, German or Lithuanian. Often such a requirement is imposed on forwarders and international drivers who make flights through Poland and Germany;
• medical report without contraindications and restrictions on the management of the vehicle;
• certificate of non-conviction.

Foreign candidates are offered a car (usually Man, Mercedes Benz, Jveco, Volvo), free accommodation, social security. Salaries start from 1500–2400 EUR per month, from 50 EUR per day. Sometimes the income is piecework and depends on the number of trips or mileage.

Seasonal and shift work in Lithuania

Seasonal work is most often associated with the agricultural sector:

• harvest;
• collection and sorting of vegetables and berries;
• weeding, planting care, etc.

Wanted women capable of long-term physical labor fresh air or in greenhouses. Education, skills, work experience, knowledge of languages ​​are not important.

The work is irregular, 7-10 hours a day. The salary is piecework, on average it turns out from 500 to 900 EUR. Lodging is often provided near the farm for free. Meals "in the field" are also organized and paid by the employer.

Work as a welder: requirements and salaries

Welders of metal structures at construction sites in Lithuania receive from 5 EUR per hour with irregular working hours, on average 1100–1300 EUR per month. Candidates are required to:

• diploma of secondary specialized education;
• welder's certificate;
• professional skills (often requires the ability to work on a semi-automatic welding machine, read the drawings of metal structures, carry out arc welding method MAG135 and 136, etc.);
• lack of contraindications for health, passing tests for professional suitability;
• work experience of 2 years;
• no criminal record and bad habits.

They offer piece work with possible overtime. Housing is provided, but, as a rule, 100–150 EUR is deducted from each salary for renting an apartment or hostel.

Work as an excavator and tractor driver: salaries and requirements

Tractor drivers and machine operators are invited to livestock and agricultural farms, excavators - to extract peat, construction sites, etc. Applicants are required to:

• tractor driver's license;
• work experience from one year;
• no health contraindications.

The work is supposed to be irregular, 8-12 hours a day. Salary starts from 800 EUR per month. The employer provides accommodation, food, work clothes free of charge.

Work as a bricklayer: rates and conditions of employment

Bricklayer vacancies are open to qualified professionals with 2-3 years of experience in the construction, decoration and repair of residential and industrial buildings, cottages, shopping centers, underground facilities. The standard requirements are:

• the ability to lay bricks, foam blocks, cinder blocks, ceramic blocks, gas blocks;
• erect walls and partitions;
• install thermal insulation;
• understand technical documentation and etc.

Medium wage equal to 1000-2200 per month. Most often, it is piecework and depends on the area or amount of work, wall thickness, etc.:

• brick (facade) 15–25 EUR/m²;
• brick up to 45 EUR/m³;
• block from 30 EUR/m³.

The working week is 6 days with possible overtime (on Sunday), 10-12 hours a day. Knowledge of Lithuanian, as a rule, is not required, since the teams, together with the leader, are completely staffed by foreigners who speak the same language.

The priority is already established teams of 3 or more people. The employer provides housing, subtracting from the salary from 50 to 100 EUR per month, free overalls, tools, transport.

Builder Jobs: Demanded Specialties

Vilnius and big cities Lithuania has been actively built up over the past 10 years, so many vacancies are related to construction. Whole teams and single workers are invited:

• station wagons;
• masons, concrete workers;
• installers;
• plasterers, painters;
• laminate installers;
• tilers;
• handymen, etc.

The requirements are:

• secondary special education, certificates confirming qualifications;
• Experience from 1 year;
• medical insurance;
• readiness to work at height.

Salary depends on the number of hours worked (rate up to 10 EUR for different specialties), on average 800 EUR per month. The rent is deducted from this money. The employer pays for tools, transport to the site, overalls from his own pocket. They offer to work 8-10 hours 6 days a week.

Doctors in Lithuania: salaries, confirmation of diploma and qualifications

Medical vacancies, as a rule, are published on the websites of the state Labor Exchange and professional Employment Centers. Applicants are required to have at least 2 years of work experience. The salary of medical workers, taking into account the deduction of taxes - from 1100 EUR.

To obtain a work permit, doctors must legalize a diploma issued by a university in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus. The procedure is carried out by the Education Quality Center of the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania free of charge within 1–1.5 months.

The easiest way for doctors and other representatives of highly qualified professions (programmers, engineers, managers) to find a job in Lithuania is through the Blue Card network. It works like a labor exchange in the EU: companies register vacancies, applicants publish their resumes, diplomas, certificates. Blue Card is both a work permit and a residence permit for 3 years.

To obtain an EU Blue Card, you must:

• have education and (or) work experience in the specialty;
• register on the official Internet portal of the Network, publish your resume or apply for a vacancy;
• receive an invitation from a Lithuanian employer;
• apply for a Blue Card through Personal Area participant.

Consideration lasts up to 3 months - much faster than the standard procedure for obtaining a permit, national visa or residence permit. The salaries of Blue Card holders are at least 1.5 times higher than those of the native residents of the Republic in the same position. Therefore, this way to find a job abroad is extremely popular among Russian specialists: According to statistics, in 2017 they received 38% of all Blue Cards issued by Lithuania.

Our compatriots, tired of low-paid work and lack of career prospects, are increasingly looking for work abroad. Lithuania attracts many people with high salaries, various social benefits and high level life. However, it is not easy to find a job in this country on your own. So that the job search process does not stretch for many months, and the proposed vacancy meets all your requirements, use useful information helping to quickly get the desired position.

What foreigners need to know about Lithuania

Lithuania is a small Baltic state with a population of about 3 million people. It has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and a member of the euro area since 2015. In recent decades, thanks to foreign investment and loans from partner countries, the country has been developing dynamically: industrial production, the transit traffic is increasing, the situation in agriculture and the tourism industry is improving.

However, the recent transition to the euro currency has had a noticeable impact on the Lithuanian economy: the profitability of many enterprises has fallen, inflation has risen, and the situation on the labor market has worsened. find today decent job in the country is not easy, as the unemployment rate has already exceeded 8.3%. It is not surprising that some Lithuanians, in search of a better life, moved to permanent place residence in more successful EU states.

According to local media, over the past 25 years, almost all Lithuanian cities have lost about 1/3 of their population. The only exception is Vilnius: the capital lost about 8% of its inhabitants, but this result was achieved due to internal migration. However, the current difficult situation gives some hope to immigrants: they have a chance to take the vacant jobs and start a new life in Lithuania.

Guaranteed job placement

Job seekers who want to find a job in Lithuania need to remember the following: without a good knowledge of Lithuanian, your search is unlikely to be successful. The problem of discrimination on the basis of language is often faced even by native Russian-speaking residents, to say nothing of visitors. Therefore, if you want to be guaranteed a decent job, put off your move for a few months and start learning Lithuanian as soon as possible.

When looking for a suitable position, find out how you can get information about recent vacancies and the proposed salary level. Useful information applicants find in different ways: through the Internet, from the print media, through relatives and friends. The choice of one or another method depends on the level of education, profession, salary expectations and the possible date of entering a new place.

Finding Jobs Through Headhunting Sites

Today, work in Lithuania can be found on dozens of specialized portals. Among the most popular:

Most of them posted vacancies for workers and small employees. Interesting offers for highly qualified specialists appear very rarely: such positions are quickly filled.

Is it possible to find a job by acquaintance

In Lithuania, it is almost impossible to find a job “by pull”. Our former compatriots with great difficulty assimilate in an unusual cultural and linguistic environment. In addition, Russian-speaking citizens often have to deal with the incredulity of the natives. That is why successful emigrants tend to communicate and build business with Lithuanians, and visitors are reluctant to take on work.

However, there are exceptions to these rules. It is possible that you can get a job as a maid, gardener, cleaner, security guard or ancillary workers. In this case, the level of wages will be very low, and the process of socialization can stretch for an indefinite period of time. Most successful emigrants believe that it is better to rely on their own strength and not resort to the help of former compatriots.

Employment through intermediaries

Contacting a recruitment agency is a smart move for those who want to find a decent job in Lithuania. Although the services of intermediaries are not cheap, these costs will quickly pay off.

Firstly, you can choose from several vacancies that best meet your needs. Secondly, the chance of running into unscrupulous employers is minimized. Thirdly, the specialists will take over the settlement of most procedural issues. Consequently, the time for processing the necessary documents for employment will be significantly reduced.

Of course, all of the above applies to conscientious firms that value their reputation. These include:

1. Vision is one of the largest recruitment agencies in Lithuania, offering foreigners quick employment in the Republic. In addition to headhunting services, the company organizes training and retraining courses for employees.
2. ISMIRA is a staffing and recruiting company that provides emigrants with a wide range of employment services.
3. Starjobs is an agency that has an impressive database of vacancies designed for applicants of various qualifications and skills.
4. BIURO is an expert in temporary employment offering vacancies for specialists in various fields. The company has branches in all major settlements countries.
5. Qbis - here you will quickly find a temporary or permanent job in manufacturing, agriculture, medical industry.

The most demanded professions and salaries

AT international division Labor Lithuania specializes in transit transportation. That is why vacancies in the field of motor transport are widespread: drivers, auto mechanics. Foreigners are willingly accepted for such work, the main thing is that the applicant has documents in order.

If you have a European-style driver's license and categories C, E, you can earn 1.6-2 thousand euros per month. The main condition for concluding a profitable contract is experience international transport from 3 years. Knowledge of Polish or Lithuanian languages ​​is welcome.

Also in Lithuania, ship assemblers, welders and other ship repair specialists are willingly hired. Salary level - from 1.4 thousand euros per month.

In cities, there is traditionally a high demand for service and domestic staff:

• governesses - knowledge of Lithuanian and English (German, French) is required, work experience of at least 5 years, recommendations from previous employers;
• housekeepers, gardeners, security guards - knowledge of Lithuanian will be an indisputable advantage, work experience is welcome;
• nurses - knowledge of the language, the presence of secondary medical education and work experience is required.

The need for builders of various specializations does not decrease. Bricklayers and facade workers today can find a job for 1.6-1.8 thousand euros. Plasterers, painters and tilers are paid approximately 1.4-1.8 thousand euros per month, while specialists in ventilated facades can count on 1.2-1.4 thousand euros per month. Worst of all, the labor of auxiliary workers is paid - from 800 euros per month.

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List of popular professions

One of the most common areas of migration is employment in the agricultural sector. Immigrants are often offered work on farms, in the fields, in factories that process fruits and vegetables. The main advantages of vacancies in this industry: minimum requirements for applicants and the possibility of quick employment.

Those who have already visited Lithuania for agricultural work are advised to go to work in a team. So you can agree on decent living conditions and higher pay. By the way, the latter is also relevant for workers. construction specialties. A team of professionals may well qualify for good contracts and establish almost uninterrupted work.

Due to the high competition in the labor market today, many job seekers are switching to alternative ways earnings, in particular, freelance and remote work. Fortunately, there are enough vacancies in this area: many companies require managers of online stores, content managers, CEO specialists, copywriters. The payment will be 300-600 euros per month. It is not difficult to find a job as a programmer with a salary of 400-700 euros per month.

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How much can you earn in Lithuania

The minimum wage in Lithuania since January 2018 has reached the level of 400 euros per month. This is noticeably less than in the EU countries, but higher than in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries.

However, most salaries in the country do not differ too much from the minimum. According to the Lithuanian Statistical Office, the average salary before all taxes in the country is just over 710 euros, and earnings in the public sector and private companies did not differ much.

The level of financial compensation depends on many factors, including:

• profession - skilled labor is paid approximately 2–2.5 times better;
• age - people aged 25–45 earn more;
• gender - as in many other countries, women are paid less than men;
• knowledge of the Lithuanian language.

The size of the settlement also affects the level of wages. As in other countries, it is more profitable to work in the capital than in the provinces. In particular, salaries in Vilnius are 1.3–1.5 times higher than in other settlements. In addition, the list of vacancies in big cities limited. In Klaipeda, for example, foreigners are offered nothing but work in the port.

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Employment in Lithuania: where to start

Accounting for employees foreign citizens(including Russians and Ukrainians) the labor exchange of the country is engaged. Her responsibilities include finding specialists for available vacancies and issuing work permits.

Citizens of the EU have the priority right to employment. If among them there are no people willing to take the vacancy, the search for applicants among immigrants and citizens of other countries begins.

To obtain the right to work, you must obtain a work permit before entering Lithuania. This rule does not apply to EU citizens and persons with permanent view residence in the Republic.

Documents for obtaining a work permit

• a copy of the passport;
• 2 photos 3.5*4.5 cm;
• a duly certified document of education (including an insert of a certificate or diploma with a list of grades obtained during the course of study);
• confirmation of work experience in the existing specialty over the past 2 years;
• statement of the employer with information about the job offered to the applicant.

You will be able to obtain a work permit in Lithuania 60 days after the submission of documents.

The work permit is issued for 2 years and can be renewed several times afterwards. A permit for seasonal work is valid for 1 year and is issued once for a period of 6 months.

Temporary residence permit

Grounds for obtaining a residence permit in Lithuania:

• contract employment;
• running your own business;
• study at an accredited university;
• family reunification.

Permanent Residence Permit

Permission to permanent residence in Lithuania can be granted in cases where a foreigner:

• retains the right to receive Lithuanian citizenship;
• is a member of a Lithuanian family;
• is of Lithuanian origin;
• received refugee status in the Republic;
• has lived in the country for the past 5 years, had a temporary residence permit, passed an exam for knowledge of the state language.

To obtain a permanent residence permit in Lithuania, you must provide:

• application in the prescribed form;
• a valid travel document;
• documents certifying that the foreigner has lived in the Republic for the past 5 years (on his own or with his family) without interruption;
• valid medical insurance;
• documents confirming the presence of a permanent income or a sufficient amount Money to be able to reside in the territory of the Republic.

A state fee of 250 litas (72.85 euros) is charged for issuing a permit.

Blue Card: how it works in Lithuania

The European Blue Card is similar to the US Green Card and is a work and residence permit for foreigners from non-EU/EEA countries. The main purpose of the Blue Card is to provide labor and social guarantees for immigrants, as well as the opportunity to reunite with the family and stay permanently in the EU.

Lithuania is one of the countries committed to issuing the EU Blue Card. Here it can be obtained by any applicant who:

• is not an EU citizen;
• has higher education;
• has received a formal job offer or has entered into an employment contract in the EU.

Illegal employment in Lithuania: causes and consequences

Representatives of the state labor inspectorate claim that cases of illegal employment of foreigners are not uncommon. The reason for this is the gaps in the Lithuanian legislation and the huge thirst for profit of dishonest businessmen. While lawmakers are breaking spears, there are several thousand emigrants in the country at the same time, not those who know the language and living in completely unacceptable conditions.

Low administrative fines (about 3,000-10,000 litas for each illegal immigrant) are not an obstacle to the unauthorized use of the labor of foreign workers. Often, citizens of neighboring countries enter Lithuania without filling out documents, and unscrupulous employers after a while deprive them of their place and leave them to their fate.

Business immigration: the nuances of obtaining visas and opening a company

To obtain a temporary or permanent business visa, you must obtain an invitation from an individual or legal entity approved by the Department of Migration of the Republic of Lithuania. It is issued after drawing up an application in the prescribed form and presenting a copy of the passport.

After receiving the invitation, you must apply to the Lithuanian diplomatic representation or consulate of the Republic of Lithuania. Having your own operating company or buying real estate in the country is the basis for obtaining a Schengen business visa.

Is it worth buying a ready-made company in Lithuania?

This question is relevant for many emigrants. Of course, it is tempting to take ownership of a working Lithuanian company. But common sense tells many entrepreneurs that a good owner will not sell a profitable enterprise, and it is pointless to acquire an unprofitable one. Therefore, it makes sense to think about organizing your business.

How to open in your business?

To get started, you need a minimum investment: money for rent suitable premises and business registration. Minimum authorized capital closed joint-stock company is 10 thousand litas (approximately 2.9 thousand euros), an open JSC - 150 thousand litas (about 43.7 thousand euros). Please note that in order to obtain a residence permit in the Republic, the applicant's share in authorized capital must be at least 50 thousand litas (approximately 14.6 thousand euros), or it is necessary to conclude an employment contract with the applicant.

In addition to money, you need to stock up on the following documents:

• permission to live and work in Lithuania;
• a nostrified diploma of vocational or higher education;
• certificate confirming successful delivery state language exam;
• a license to conduct certain types of activities, for example, to open a medical practice.

Then you need to acquire a legal address: rent an office, apartment or room. To register a company, the consent of the owner of the premises is required. It is convenient to use the services of realtors to search for premises. If you are confident in your abilities, look for a suitable property on the website www.alioreklama.lt or in the newspaper of the same name.

Internship in Lithuania

It is most convenient for young people to train in Lithuania by participating in government programs. They are periodically organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. If you wish, you can take an introductory internship, the program of which includes lectures on the culture and economy of the country, as well as the study of the Lithuanian language. It is not necessary to be fluent in Lithuanian to participate in such an event.

Internships in specialties in the agricultural and environmental sectors are popular among practitioners. The leader in this direction is Vilnius Technical University. Gediminas, offering internships at the Department of Security environment. As part of its programs, specialists receive new knowledge in the field of land use, the organization of environmental protection measures, and the rules for storing solid domestic waste.

Of all the EU countries, Lithuania is perhaps the closest in spirit to the Russians. Having joined the EU in 2004, the state is actively starting its development path thanks to foreign investment and loans. Industrial firms are opening in the automotive and shipbuilding sectors, the agricultural economy is developing, and new enterprises require big number workers. Work in Lithuania attracts many citizens of the CIS countries, because, despite possible prejudices, this is a European state.

Another plus is that working in Lithuania guarantees obtaining a residence permit. For Russians, adaptation to life abroad will go smoothly - there are many Russian-speaking citizens in the country who are ready to provide the necessary assistance.

Those living in Lithuania can freely travel to other European countries, and later, if they wish, they can emigrate to one of the European countries with higher incomes. For many Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians, these factors are enough to choose Lithuania as an object for finding a job.

Features of employment

For legal employment, the applicant must first find an employer. This can be done through friends or on the relevant sites on the Internet by sending an application to appropriate place work.

Many sites are Russian-language, but each vacancy is pre-registered on the Lithuanian labor exchange. Within a month, it is actively offered to Lithuanian citizens, and only if there is no interest on their part, it is opened to foreigners.

After the consent of the employer is obtained, the applicant sends the necessary documents to the address of the organization. The employer supplements them with his own documents and sends them to the labor exchange for issuing a work permit.

Permission is not required:

• Volunteers.
• Employees of Lithuanian universities.
• Scientists.
• Interns.
• Participants in sports competitions.
• Missionaries.

Permit process

Collection of papers for registration of the document will be required from both parties.

Applicant Documents:

1. Copies of pages of a foreign passport.
2. Photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
3. A copy of the diploma to confirm qualifications.
4. Documents on advanced training or courses, if available.

In cases where the position requires higher education or refers to medical field, it is necessary to pass the qualification recognition procedure in Lithuania (nostrification). An official confirmation of the validity of the diploma must be attached to the package of documents.

Important! Required in without fail translate all papers into Lithuanian, certify copies by a notary and provide with an apostille - a form confirming the legality of official papers.

The employer is required to:

1. Justification of the impossibility to hire a Lithuanian or an EU citizen.
2. Declaration of intent to employ a foreigner.
3. Description of working conditions in the workplace.

The processing of an application for a permit takes no longer than 2 months. If the answer is yes, the employer must send the contract to the labor exchange for registration. At this time, the future employee draws up a work visa and with the possibility of employment. The period of validity of the permit most often does not exceed 2 years, after which the document is renewed.

Important! For employment for a period of more than 3 months, a working visa to Lithuania of category D is issued. The visa is valid for a period of up to a year with the possibility of multiple entries. The standard package of documents, which applies to all Schengen countries, is submitted to the Consulate of Lithuania, and the application for receipt is considered within 2 weeks.

"Blue Card"

In order to reduce the possibility of illegal migration and increase the chances of attracting highly qualified specialists to the country, the country's authorities decided to issue "blue cards". This type of permit is issued to citizens of non-EU countries. The document equalizes the applicant with a European and gives the right to work, purchase housing, receive wages and social benefits.

To receive a card, the applicant must confirm the work experience of 5 years or more in the profession declared in the diploma or have a very rare specialization. In addition, the salary received for the year should exceed the average salary in the country by one and a half times. The validity of the card does not exceed 4 years with the possibility of renewal.

Vacancies and cities for work

The increase in the unemployment rate led to the creation of a law, according to which the employer is obliged to give priority to Latvian citizens in employment. However, at present, leading Latvian specialists are striving to settle in Europe, so there are plenty of vacancies for CIS citizens.

Particularly affected by the lack work force the largest and most luxurious city is Vilnius. When looking for work in Lithuania, Russians in big cities are often offered employment in the service sector. Foreigners are welcome to waiters, bartenders, cleaners, storekeepers.

Also, cities often require qualified specialists:

• Managers, office managers.
• Specialists for remote work with PC and phone.
• Sales consultants.
• Cutters.
• Engineers.
• Drivers for cars and trucks.

Wage

Wages that Lithuania is able to pay to foreigners are lower than in most EU countries. The minimum wage for a qualified worker is 380 euros per month, and the average salary after all taxes is no more than 580 euros. serious highly paid positions give first of all to Lithuanians and Europeans.

Men rush to get a job in Lithuania as truckers. With experience, this position will allow you to earn about 1000 euros per month. The indigenous people of the country are in no hurry to get a job as drivers, so this area is almost completely occupied by Russians and Ukrainians.

In other cases, work in Lithuania for Russians and citizens of the CIS can bring a good income only if they open their own business.

Business in Lithuania

The Lithuanian government actively supports businessmen from the CIS countries, because their activities bring invaluable benefits to the development of the country's economy. However, over time, Lithuania has experienced a significant influx of fictitious companies that are created by entrepreneurs only to obtain a residence permit and the opportunity to travel around Europe.

To protect the country from such ghost firms, the government has made several amendments to the legislation. The entrepreneur is obliged after the registration of the company to hire at least 3 citizens of Lithuania, and only after six months after the opening has the right to obtain a residence permit.

For a law-abiding businessman, Lithuania offers many directions for starting a business. Punctual people who respect themselves and others are valued here. The main problem of the state remains corruption, which Lithuania is fighting with by introducing all sorts of measures and checks.

Dangers of illegal employment

Working in Lithuania without a permit is punishable by both the employer and the employee. If the inspection authorities detect an incident involving illegal labor at the enterprise, the employer will be obliged to:

1. Pay a fine to the state in the amount of 45,000 - 65,000 rubles for each illegally arranged immigrant.
2. Give the employee 3 minimum monthly wages.
3. Fully pay taxes on profits received from illegal labor.

A foreigner who has carried out illegal activities pays the state previously received unemployment benefits in in full. If the employee independently applied to the migration service with a desire to tell the employer about the violation, this requirement is canceled.

For citizens of Russia and other CIS countries, Lithuania can be an excellent foundation for legal work and the start of a career in European countries. It is important to responsibly approach the search for a vacancy and the selection of documents for obtaining permits, and there will be no hitches in obtaining a job.