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Residence permits, the personal code, registration and the paperwork of moving to Lithuania.

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Student residence permit (TRP)

How non-EU students get a temporary residence permit (TRP) to study in Lithuania: the MIGRIS application, documents, fees, timelines and work rights — and why EU and Erasmus students follow a different path.

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Getting your asmens kodas (personal code)

What the asmens kodas is, why it is not automatic with your visa, why the URP is not the same thing, and why you need it for a bank account, Smart-ID, Sodra and taxes.

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Declaring your place of residence

Declaring your place of residence (deklaravimas) is a legal step for most students in Lithuania. Where to do it, the one-month deadline, the documents you need, and the consent your landlord must give.

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The national (D) visa

How non-EU students get a national (D) visa for Lithuania: who needs it, the MIGRIS application, the university mediation letter, documents, fees and timelines.

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EU students: registering your stay

EU/EEA students who stay more than 90 days must register with the Migration Department and declare their address. How the certificate works, what you need, and the deadline.

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Renewing your residence permit

How non-EU students renew a temporary residence permit (TRP) in Lithuania: when to apply via MIGRIS, the documents you need, fees, and how to stay legal while it's processed.

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Diploma recognition & apostille

How international students get a foreign diploma recognised in Lithuania, when you need an apostille or legalisation, and who is exempt — for EU, non-EU and Erasmus students.

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Bringing family with you

Can you bring your family to Lithuania on a student visa? The rules differ sharply for EU vs non-EU students, and most degree students cannot use family reunification the way workers can. Here is the honest picture.

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TRP cancellations, inspections & your rights

Why Lithuanian student residence permits get cancelled, the 2025 dorm and lecture inspections, what triggers revocation, and how to protect your rights.

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If your permit is refused, cancelled, or you overstay

What to do if your Lithuania residence permit is refused or cancelled, or you overstay: appeal routes and deadlines, the entry-ban risk, and free legal help.

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Booking your MIGRIS appointment & TRP timeline

How to book a MIGRIS appointment for a student TRP in Lithuania after the 22 Oct 2025 change, the 7-day mediation deadline, ~2-month processing, and why to start early.

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