The individuals of Lithuanian descent are provided with the certificate of Lithuanian descent. What is it, who can obtain it and in what procedure is this document issued?
This is an individual who considers himself Lithuanian, declares it by written statement and whose parents or grandparents or at least one of them were of Lithuanian nationality.
This is a document that approves Lithuanian descent of an individual and makes easier the process of acquiring Lithuanian citizenship under a simplified procedure or issuing a permanent or temporary residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania. In order to acquire Lithuanian citizenship under a simplified procedure or obtain a residence permit in Lithuania on this basis, a person must prove his Lithuanian origin. When having a certificate of Lithuanian descent, a process of evidencing becomes much easier and faster.
A certificate of Lithuanian descent is issued for indefinite period of time; therefore, a person may enjoy privileges granted by such certificate both immediately and after a longer period of time.
Prior to obtainment of a certificate of Lithuanian descent, it is highly important to prove your Lithuanian descent. Hence, the first step is to collect the mandatory documents. Such documents may be official documentation where it is stated that person’s parents or grandparents, or one of them were Lithuanian. Passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc. are suitable.
Among these documents, you must submit the other documents:
1. Application drawn up in Lithuanian;
2. Passport;
3. Two photos 40x60 mm;
4. Documents evidencing Lithuanian descent;
5. Statement wherein a person declares considering himself Lithuanian;
6. Documents proving kinship;
7. Documents confirming change of name and surname, if such data differ in documentation.
If documents were drawn up not in Lithuanian, they should be translated into Lithuanian. Copies of these documents must be certified in accordance with the procedure laid down by legislation. The documents issued in foreign states must be legalised or certified with a certificate (Apostille).
The documents required to obtain a certificate of Lithuanian descent can be submitted through the Lithuanian consular office abroad, as well as at the Migration Department in Lithuania.
One of the frequently asked questions is whether it is possible to obtain a certificate of Lithuanian descent online? The answer is that an application and other documents may be filed via the system MIGRIS, but after the Migration Department has conducted a preliminary review of the documents, originals of the documents must be personally delivered to the Migration Department or the Lithuanian consular office abroad.
The deadline for examining documents at the Migration Department, pursuant to the Lithuanian legislation, is 6 months from the date of their submission.
This certificate may be collected in the hereunder mentioned institutions:
• Migration Department;
• Consular office.
The certificate must be collected by a person receiving it or by his representative authorised under a power of attorney.
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If you have any questions regarding Lithuanian citizenship or should you require more information or help, please contact us by e-mail: info@migration.lt or phone: + 370 6 1861886. We will gladly help you.