Family Reunification (TRP)

Eligibility for family reunification depends heavily on the legal status of the family member you are joining in Lithuania.

1. Joining a Lithuanian Citizen

You qualify if you are the:

• Spouse or Registered Partner of a Lithuanian citizen.
• Minor Child (under 18) of a Lithuanian citizen.
• Parent of a Lithuanian citizen who resides in Lithuania.
• Adult Child of a Lithuanian citizen, provided the parents live in Lithuania.

2. Joining a Non-EU Resident (TRP Holder)

As a general rule, the person you are joining must have lived in Lithuania for the last 2 years, hold a TRP valid for at least one more year, and demonstrate "reasonable prospects" of obtaining permanent residency (such as having a long-term employment contract).

However, the 2-year waiting period is waived if the sponsor holds a TRP for specific high-value categories, including:

• EU Blue Card holders (highly qualified professionals).
• Startup founders, entrepreneurs, lecturers, or researchers.
• Intra-corporate transferees (ICT).
• Citizens of specific countries: Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand, or South Korea.
• Students enrolled in Master’s or PhD programs.
• Persons of Lithuanian origin or those entitled to regain citizenship.

3. Joining a Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) Holder

If the sponsor holds a Permanent Residence Permit, the following relatives qualify:

• Spouses or registered partners.
• Minor children.
• Dependent Parents: You must have been dependent on the sponsor for at least one year and be unable to receive support from other family members in your home country.