Lithuania
Residence procedure: Declaration of place of residence at the Migration Department
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Lithuania with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Lithuania - Step 3
Register your residence — Declaration of place of residence at the Migration Department
Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Asmens kodas (personal code)
You need a Asmens kodas (personal code) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Lithuania.
Apply for Asmens kodas (personal code) - Step 5
Register with VLK – National Health Insurance Fund (PSDF)
Once resident and working, register with VLK – National Health Insurance Fund (PSDF). In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
VLK – National Health Insurance Fund (PSDF) portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Lithuania employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Asmens kodas (personal code).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Lithuania after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Lithuania
Information verified for 2026 from official Lithuania government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.