The certificate confirming the right to reinstate the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania and its issuance procedure

Who Can Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship?

Each person, who held the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania before 15 June 1940, and his/her descendants, who have not acquired the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania, have the right to reinstate the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania. This right is not limited in time, moreover, a person may reinstate citizenship regardless of what country he/she lives in.

What is the Certificate Confirming the Right to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship?

That right is supported with certificates confirming the right to reinstate the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania issued by the Migration Department from 1 January 2013. These certificates replace the previously issued certificates confirming retention of the right to the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania.

To learn more about the requirements and procedures for obtaining Certificate Confirming the Right to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship, we invite you to visit our Certificate Confirming the Right to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship section. 

Documents Required for the Certificate to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship

A person willing to obtain a certificate confirming the right to reinstate the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania must submit:

• A completed application form
• A valid identity document
• The documents, confirming that the person held the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania before 15 June, 1940, or is the descendant of a person who held the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania before 15 June, 1940 (internal or foreign passports of the Republic of Lithuania, the documents, testifying the person’s service at the Lithuanian army or work at the Lithuanian civil service; birth certificates or other documents, directly stating the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania, etc.)
• Proof of kinship with the Lithuanian ancestor
• 2 photos of the person (40 x 60 mm)

Legalization and Translation of Documents: What You Need to Know

Documents issued in foreign countries must be:

• Translated into Lithuanian
• Legally certified (Apostille or legalization)
• Properly notarized copies submitted

Where to Submit the Application?

The application and required documents may be submitted to:

• a diplomatic mission or a consular institution in a foreign state
• the Migration Department in Lithuania

Processing Time for the Issuance of the Certificate to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship

• Certificate issuance: Up to 6 months from the application submission date
• Certificate replacement: Within 1 month

Certificate validity

The certificate confirming the right to reinstate the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania is issued for an unlimited period of time.

Simplified Process for Citizenship Reinstatement

Holding this certificate simplifies the reinstatement of the Lithuanian citizenship procedure, since applicants no longer need to prove kinship to their Lithuanian ancestor again. In order to reinstate the citizenship on the basis of this certificate, a general procedure for renouncing a foreign state citizenship is applied. Individuals must renounce their foreign state citizenship, with the exception of cases prescribed by the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania whereunder the right to hold dual citizenship is granted. A person who has reinstated the Lithuanian citizenship does not have to swear an oath of allegiance to the Republic of Lithuania under the current regulations; the decision regarding reinstatement of citizenship shall confirm the citizenship.

Can I get free legal advice on Certificate for the Right to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship?

Yes, to learn more about Certificate for the Right to Reinstate Lithuanian Citizenship, the process of preparing and submitting documents to competent state institutions, or to order legal assistance, please contact us:

• Email: info@migration.lt 

• Phone: +37068563053

MIGRATION LAW CENTER 

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.