Granting the citizenship of Lithuania according to the simplified procedure

Simplified Lithuanian Citizenship Procedure for Persons of Lithuanian Origin

The institute of the simplified procedure of granting the citizenship of Lithuania is applicable to persons of Lithuanian origin: it provides them a right to become citizens of Lithuania upon exclusion of the naturalization process.

Who Qualifies for Simplified Lithuanian Citizenship?

A person may apply for granting the citizenship of Lithuania according to the simplified procedure, if he (she) is of Lithuanian origin and has the relevant evidences.

According to provisions of Lithuanian legal norms, a person of Lithuanian origin is considered a person whose parents and grandparents or at least one of them are or were Lithuanians, that believes to be a Lithuanian and declares the same by an affidavit. A citizenship of Lithuania may be granted according to the simplified procedure to a person of Lithuanian origin that never was a citizen of Lithuania up to present time. In case of granting the citizenship of Lithuania according to the simplified procedure, the person should renounce his/her citizenship of the foreign state.

Steps to Obtain Lithuanian Citizenship Under the Simplified Procedure

Follow this step-by-step guide to applying for Lithuanian citizenship for individuals of Lithuanian origin:

• Collection of documents;
• Preparation of documents;
• Submission of documents to the Migration department;
• Signing of the Decree of the President of Lithuania;
• Renunciation of existing citizenship and oath to Lithuania;
• Issuance of a Lithuanian passport.

Searching for Documents in Lithuanian Archives

The process of preparation of documents for a granting of citizenship of Lithuania starts from collection of the required data and documents. In case of lack of any data and documents, a search for them shall be carried out at Lithuanian archives and other state institutions as well as other sources. If a search is arranged according to the established procedure, it continues for about a month, in some cases longer; in urgent cases, it may be completed within 5 workdays or within 10 workdays.

Where to Submit Documents for Lithuanian Citizenship under the Simplified Procedure?

The documents for granting the citizenship of Lithuania according to the simplified procedure shall be submitted to the President of Lithuania via the Migration Department or a diplomatic mission/a consular institution of Lithuania in a foreign state.

Required Documents for Simplified Lithuanian Citizenship

The documents for granting the citizenship of Lithuania according to the simplified procedure:

1. The application;

2. The passport;

3. The evidences of Lithuanian origin of the applicant;

4. The document certifying that the applicant is not a citizen of another state;

5. A declaration of the applicant on renouncing the citizenship of the other state after granting the citizenship of Lithuania,

6. A certificate on absence of convictions.

7. A document evidencing the change of name or surname where such personal data have been changed.

Document Translation and Certification Requirements

The documents shall be executed in Lithuanian. If documents are executed in a language other than Lithuanian they shall be translated iinto Lithuanian.

Copies of the documents shall be certified according to the procedure provided in laws. Documents issued in foreign states shall be certified by Apostille or legalized, unless otherwise is provided by international treaties of Lithuania or legal norms of the European Union.

Role of the Migration Department in the Citizenship Process

The Migration Department shall transfer the application for granting the citizenship of Lithuania according to the simplified procedure and the enclosed documents with appendices to the Citizenship Commission under the Ministry of Justice of Republic of Lithuania no later than within 3 months.

President's Role in Granting Lithuanian Citizenship

The citizenship of Lithuania shall be granted to the person by a decree of the President of Lithuania.

Oath of Allegiance: Final Step to Becoming a Lithuanian Citizen

The person shall swear an oath of allegiance to Lithuania. After the oath, the rights and duties of a citizen of Lithuania appear for the person.

Renouncing Other Citizenship for Lithuanian Citizenship

The simplified procedure for granting Lithuanian citizenship requires the renunciation of any other citizenship. Dual or multiple citizenship is not permitted under this process.

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