After completing their studies, foreigners will be able not only to look for a job, but also to start working

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Students
2021-03-01

The Migration Department informs that on March 1, 2021, after the amendments to the Law “On the Legal Status of Aliens” of the Republic of Lithuania enters into force, a foreigner holding a temporary residence permit issued for a graduate of studies in Lithuania will be able not only to look for a job, but also to start working or start engaging in the activities as a self-employed person. In this case, a foreigner is released from the obligation to obtain a decision of the Employment Service that his/her job meets the needs of the Lithuanian labour market. In addition, a foreigner will have more time to submit an application for a temporary residence permit – he/she will be able to do so within 1 year from the date of obtaining a higher education qualification instead of 3 months.

From the 1st of March, not only foreigners studying for a doctorate, but also foreigners studying for a master's degree, as well as foreigners who have completed their studies and hold a temporary residence permit for the purpose of job-searching will be able to work without a limit of 20 hours per week.