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Essential changes in the regulation of employment of third-country nationals: what employers need to prepare for?
Recently, several proposals have been registered in our country to change the Lithuanian legislation regulating the legal status of foreigners in Lithuania and their right to work. As a result, employers and third-country workers will be obliged to comply with them, which requires preparation in advance. Ana Borovko, senior associate at Sorainen law firm, outlines […]
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Law on Imposing Restrictive Measures Regarding the Military Aggression Against Ukraine
From 3 May 2023, the Law on Imposing Restrictive Measures Regarding the Military Aggression Against Ukraine will enter into force in Lithuania. The new law outlines several new measures and updates some measures that were already applied. The law will be valid until 2 May 2024. Restrictive measures that will continue to apply Visas and […]
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Employing foreign nationals in Lithuania: certain migration procedures simplified
On 30 June 2022 the Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners simplifying certain migration procedures. Some of the changes entered into force on 1 August 2022, while others will come into force on 1 January 2023 or 1 July 2023. Our Employment team prepared an overview of the most […]
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Relocating and employing Ukrainian citizens in Lithuania
Work in Lithuania Ukrainians arriving in Lithuania will be able to work here practically immediately. Upon registration after arrival, Ukrainians will be able to start working in Lithuania without any work permit requirements if they: Are still under the visa-free regime or have a valid Schengen visa (e.g. have not spent more than 90 days […]