Lithuania: Rule Change for Temporary Employment Companies

According to a legal amendment, foreign nationals employed by registered temporary employment companies can now apply for a residence permit on the basis of work, whereas previously these foreign nationals were not eligible for such residence permits. Sponsoring temporary employment companies must be registered with the State Labour Inspectorate and must guarantee at least six months' full-time employment under a temporary employment contract. Foreign nationals must receive at least the average monthly gross national wage (as published by the national statistics department) when employed, and at least the national minimum wage (as approved by the government) for the periods between assignments. Temporary employment companies seeking to sponsor foreign workers require pre-approval from the Lithuanian Employment Service as part of work and residence permit processing.