Get Your Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent
If your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents were Lithuanian citizens before 1940 and fled due to Soviet or Nazi occupation, you may be eligible to reclaim your Lithuanian citizenship. This process offers a chance to honour your family’s legacy and gain full EU citizenship benefits.
Why Consider Lithuanian Citizenship?
Obtaining Lithuanian citizenship is more than a legal process—it’s a meaningful way to reconnect with your roots while opening the door to life, work, and travel throughout the European Union.
As a Lithuanian citizen, you gain access to top-tier education, healthcare, and business opportunities across the EU. Whether you’re looking to secure a better future for your family, advance your career, or simply explore your heritage, Lithuanian citizenship gives you both freedom and belonging.
Who Is Eligible for Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent?
Lithuania follows the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood), which means citizenship can be inherited from previous generations.
You may qualify if:
At least one of your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents was a Lithuanian citizen before June 15, 1940
Your ancestor emigrated due to the Soviet or Nazi occupation
You have not previously renounced Lithuanian citizenship
You can provide official documentation proving your Lithuanian ancestry (e.g., birth certificates, passports, migration records)
How to Apply for Lithuanian Citizenship by Ancestry
The application process involves submitting official documentation to the Lithuanian migration authorities. EuroPassport can assist you with:
Verifying your eligibility
Gathering and translating necessary documents
Working with our genealogist network to track down missing records
Preparing and submitting your application to the relevant authorities
Note: A birth certificate alone is not sufficient—you’ll likely need a Lithuanian passport or citizenship document from your ancestor to qualify.
Benefits of Lithuanian (and EU) Citizenship
As a citizen of Lithuania and the European Union, you’ll enjoy:
The right to live, work, and study in any EU country
Dual citizenship (allowed for descendants of those who emigrated under occupation)
Access to healthcare and social services throughout Europe
Freedom to travel visa-free across the EU and Schengen Area
Opportunities to invest, own property, and build a future in Europe
The ability to pass Lithuanian citizenship to your children
Learn more about the benefits of holding citizenship with an EU Member State here.
Lithuania: A Country of Deep Roots and Modern Opportunity
Lithuania is a nation where the past and future coexist beautifully. With its cobbled streets, Gothic architecture, and the historic Old Town of Vilnius—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Lithuania honours its long and complex history.
At the same time, it’s a fast-modernizing Baltic state with a booming tech sector, clean cities, and strong public infrastructure. Whether exploring the Curonian Spit, celebrating the Joninės (summer solstice), or enjoying traditional dishes like cepelinai and šaltibarščiai, Lithuania is a country that invites you to reconnect—with culture, with history, and with home.
Why EuroPassport?
EuroPassport is the first Canadian company to offer people an easy and affordable way to obtain legal European citizenship. Based in Toronto, Canada, we are a team of trusted immigration lawyers, genealogists and documentation specialists who have pioneered an efficient process for our clients to obtain the Lithuanian Citizenship they seek. Our experts take care of all the paperwork, in optimal deadlines.
- We take away the paperwork hassle, bureaucracy, legal complexity – and work on your behalf, using the most efficient route to obtain the citizenship you seek.
- Our streamlined process cuts out lengthy waits and confusing roadblocks to citizenship. Look to us to expedite your Lithuanian citizenship and deliver in optimal timelines.
- Skip the exorbitantly high legal fees. Our migration experts and a team of Canadian and European legal advisors have refined a process that is considerably more cost-efficient, especially for those with family roots in Europe.
- We are a respected Canadian company based in Toronto – so you won’t have to deal with distant overseas law firms. Our track record is remarkable, as the first and only fully registered European Immigration services business in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
The process of applying for and obtaining your Lithuanian citizenship is unique to each case, however the average time is between 6 months and 2 years.
When you apply for citizenship, any previous denial may hamper your chances on subsequent applications. An example of this would be declaring a date that is incorrect according to laws and legislations.
Immigration laws are constantly changing, and we are keeping up with every change, which may affect the required documents.
We also have a network of lawyers and genealogists in Europe who will prepare and supervise your application. We have the potential to prepare the most formidable citizenship application you can have.
Don’t risk submitting an unsuccessful application. EuroPassport does everything for you! Our team cooperates with top-tier lawyers in Lithuania; we first put together your application locally, and then your documents are sent to Lithuania to continue the rest of the citizenship process. You won’t even have to visit your local embassy or consulate for the process of getting your citizenship certificate as this will be completed in Lithuania.
However, once your citizenship process is completed, you will have to visit the nearest Lithuanian consulate to apply for the passport.
You may be eligible to apply for Hungarian citizenship if:
At least one of your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents was a Lithuanian citizen before June 15, 1940
Your ancestor emigrated due to the Soviet or Nazi occupation
You have not previously renounced Lithuanian citizenship
Being Lithuanian automatically qualifies you as being a European citizen with access to the many benefits/freedoms guaranteed in all EU countries.
Learn more about the benefits of holding citizenship with an EU Member State here.
This will depend on the complexity of your specific case and how many documents you require to prove your Lithuanian ancestry. Learn more about the process and costs associated on our Fees page.
We do offer a 4-payment schedule for individuals and 6-payment schedule for families, and a discount of 5% for families of 2-4 people and 10% for families of 5 or more people.
Contact us to learn more about the pricing structure and payment options.
Yes, Lithuania generally allows dual citizenship!
It is not mandatory, especially in international sectors, but learning it makes integration easier and improves job opportunities.
Yes, we also conduct genealogy research in Lithuania. If you are interested in finding out more about your Lithuanian ancestors, contact us for details.
You will only need to pay taxes in Lithuania if you move to Lithuania and live there at least 6 months of the year. If you move to another EU member country, you may not have to pay taxes in Lithuania, but you may still have to pay taxes in the European country in which you decide to live, so you would need to consult with the local tax authorities in that country.
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