Lithuania: Broader Work Options for Students, Graduates

Under a new law, student permit holders are permitted to work full time without requiring additional work authorization, whereas they were previously permitted to work for up to 20 hours per week without work authorization. Additionally, graduates of Lithuanian universities can apply for a Lithuanian temporary residence permit within 10 years of graduating in Lithuania, up from two years. Additionally, employers are not required to demonstrate qualifications for these individuals. Employers and foreign nationals benefit from more pathways for educated foreign nationals to stay and work in Lithuania.