Labor rights in the Republic of Lithuania

If you have been granted a temporary residence permit, you do not need a special visa to work in the Republic of Lithuania.

Once you have arrived and registered with the Migration Department, you can start working immediately and do not wait for a temporary residence permit.

If you have a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania, you can use the services of the Employment Service to find a job.

To do so, you need to register at any Employment Service office by calling 1883 or +370 661 10885.

After the procedure of registration with the Employment Service, you will be assigned a specific specialist who will provide you with all the necessary information about the services of the Employment Service.

This platform can help you find a job.

Additional information is available on the Employment Service portal.

A brochure outlining what is important to know for Ukrainians who want to get a job or start working you can find via the link.

Before you start work, you have to sign an employment contract that states:

o  where you will work (company and address);

o  what you will do (job title);

o  how much you will be paid (per month/per hour worked);

o  how many hours per week you will work (usually 40 hours).

We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the rules applicable to your workplace (you can ask for them in a language you understand).

If you have any questions regarding labour relations, you can contact the State Labour Service at (85) 213 9772 or directly at the territorial offices of the State Labour Service at the following link.