National Visa D & TRP, Post-Study Job Search TRP, and Family Reunification — a complete 2026 guide prepared by 7 Continents Migration Experts, Islamabad.
National Visa (D) for year one, then a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) — both arranged before travel, via a MIGRIS mediation letter
Recognised Lithuanian institution, MIGRIS mediation letter, HEC/IBCC-attested documents; no nationality-based restriction
≈ €577/month (half of the €1,153 minimum salary) + €1,153 return travel — sources vary widely (€150–€577/month); confirm via MIGRIS
National Visa (D) ≈ €120; TRP €80 general / €320 urgent per one source — confirm current tier
Visa (D) 15 days (up to 45); TRP 2–3 months, or 1 month urgent; apply up to 6 months ahead
FULL-TIME during studies with a TRP — no separate work permit needed
12-month Job Search TRP — counts FULLY toward permanent residence
Very restrictive: TRP + 2 years of residence required, and only rare approvals
Lithuania combines full EU/Schengen membership with strong English-taught Medicine and Dentistry programmes and comparatively low living costs. 7 Continents Migration Experts guides Pakistani applicants through the category that matches their circumstances.
This page covers three core categories: National Visa (D) & Temporary Residence Permit (Main Study Visa), Post-Study Job Search TRP, and Family Reunification. Each includes General Eligibility (any nationality) and Eligibility for Pakistani Nationals, plus HEC/IBCC attestation and scholarship guidance.
⚠ WIDE VARIANCE IN FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT: sources reviewed range from as low as €150/month to as high as €577/month (roughly €1,800/year to over €8,000/year) for the required financial proof. The two most specific, closely-matching sources point to approximately €577/month (half the minimum monthly salary: 2026 minimum salary €1,153 ÷ 2), plus a separate €1,153 return-travel allowance — this appears to be the more current, authoritative figure, but confirm directly via MIGRIS before publishing a single number.
✓ DISTINCTIVE FEATURE: unlike several other countries covered on this site (where student residence time is discounted or excluded from permanent residence calculations), Lithuania counts the ENTIRE study period fully toward permanent residency eligibility — including a subsequent post-study job-search period. A worthwhile advantage to highlight for clients with long-term EU settlement goals.
⚠ RESTRICTIVE FAMILY RULE: dependant visas for a spouse or children are only granted in VERY RARE circumstances — and to even qualify, the student must already hold a Temporary Residence Permit AND have lived in Lithuania for AT LEAST 2 YEARS. This is materially more restrictive than several other countries covered on this site, and should be explained clearly and proactively to any client with family plans.
Explore the three categories covered for Pakistani students applying to Lithuania — select one to see full eligibility, fees and documents.
Lithuania's route for non-EU/EEA students: a mediation letter via MIGRIS, a National Visa (D) in year one, then a TRP.
A 12-month permit for graduates to find work or self-employ — and it counts fully toward permanent residence.
A restrictive pathway: the student needs a TRP and 2 years of residence, and approval is rare.
Lithuania's process for non-EU/EEA students staying longer than 90 days: for the first year, students typically apply for a National Long-Stay Visa (D) (valid up to 1 year), then a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for the second and subsequent years — though both a national visa AND a TRP must generally be arranged BEFORE travelling to Lithuania, per the official Study in Lithuania guidance.
Lithuania's post-study bridge, consistently confirmed across multiple sources as a 12-month Temporary Residence Permit for job search or self-employment — importantly, this period counts fully toward eventual permanent residence eligibility.
A genuinely restrictive pathway — specific dependant visas for a student's spouse and children are described as granted only in VERY RARE circumstances, requiring the student to already hold a TRP and have lived in Lithuania for at least 2 years before even being considered.
🔴 FINANCIAL PROOF: The wide variance in financial-proof figures is the single most important open question for this page — resolve it via MIGRIS before publishing. The spread runs from roughly €1,800/year to over €8,000/year across sources reviewed, a large range that could badly under-prepare a client if the wrong figure is used.
✓ DISTINCTIVE ADVANTAGES: Full-time work rights for students holding a TRP (not merely 20 hours/week, as is more typical elsewhere) and the fact that student time counts FULLY toward permanent residence are both genuine advantages worth featuring prominently relative to several other countries covered on this site.
⚠ FAMILY REUNIFICATION: The restrictive family rule (2 years' prior residence required, and even then only 'rare circumstances' approval) should be raised proactively and early with any client discussing family plans — clients should not assume family accompaniment is realistic in the early years of study.
Academic transcripts and degree certificates should be HEC/IBCC attested and translated as required. The criminal record certificate needs double legalisation or apostille, with the second step at the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Embassy.
HEC Attestation
IBCC Attestation
Double Legalisation
Relevant scholarship options for Pakistani students include Lithuanian government-affiliated scholarships and university-specific tuition support.
Lithuanian Govt-Affiliated
University Tuition Support
Fulbright
HEC Scholarships
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