Lithuania jobs for Indians
We have no open vacancies in Lithuania right now, and we will not list one until an employer’s demand letter and power of attorney are on file with us. What we can show you is which occupations official Lithuania sources list as in demand, and how hiring from India works.
Who can work in Lithuania from India today?
Since 1 March 2024, Lithuanian residence permits can be applied for in India only for highly skilled work and a few other grounds, and national D visas cannot be filed in India. The 2026 work-permit quota was used up in early September 2026. For most candidates in India the realistic route is the EU Blue Card.
| If you have | Route |
|---|---|
| Degree (3 years or more) | Open with conditions EU Blue Card, filed at VFS in New Delhi or Mumbai; salary at least 1.5 times the average. |
| Diploma, ITI or trade certificate, or 2+ years in a trade | Not open to you now Work permits other than the Blue Card cannot be filed in India. The 2026 quota was also used up in September. |
| No qualification yet and under 2 years of experience | Not open to you now Work permits other than the Blue Card cannot be filed in India. The 2026 quota was also used up in September. |
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Which jobs are in demand in Lithuania?
From official labour-market lists, quotas and forecasts, each with its source. A list is evidence of demand, not a job offer.
| Occupation | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| International heavy goods vehicle drivers | Largest group of work-based permit decisions in 2024 (EMN Lithuania); heavy truck and lorry drivers on the ELA/EURES 2025 shortage list. Logistics sector says the 2026 quota ran out by end of July (LRT, secondary). | 123.emn.lt |
| Welders and flame cutters | Welding gaining popularity among foreign workers (EMN Lithuania); ELA/EURES 2025 shortage list. | 123.emn.lt |
| Concrete placers and finishers; plasterers | Concrete and plastering gaining popularity (EMN Lithuania); concrete placers on ELA/EURES 2025 list. | 123.emn.lt |
| Building and related electricians; electrical mechanics | Electricity work gaining popularity (EMN Lithuania); ELA/EURES 2025 list. | ela.europa.eu |
| Civil engineers; electrical engineers; industrial and production engineers | ELA/EURES 2025 shortage list for Lithuania. Engineers earning 1.5x the average can use the quota-exempt EU Blue Card. | ela.europa.eu |
| Nursing professionals | ELA/EURES 2025 shortage list for Lithuania. | ela.europa.eu |
| Metal working machine tool setters and operators; toolmakers | ELA/EURES 2025 shortage list for Lithuania. | ela.europa.eu |
| Cooks; bakers and pastry-cooks | ELA/EURES 2025 shortage list for Lithuania (quota route only; not fileable from India). | ela.europa.eu |
What is the minimum pay for a Lithuania work permit?
Only the legal minimums. We do not publish salaries for jobs we do not have.
- EU Blue Card (Lithuania)
- At least 1.5 times the most recently announced average gross monthly earnings (EU Immigration Portal). Using the EUR 2,411.40 average quoted by Work in Lithuania in 2026, that is about EUR 3,617 gross a month (our arithmetic; confirm the current average before publishing).
- home-affairs.ec.europa.euchecked 24 Oct 2026
How does hiring from India work for Lithuania?
- Employer registers the vacancy with the Employment Service and submits the mediation letter in MIGRIS.
- Worker applies for the TRP (Blue Card) in MIGRIS; in India, books an appointment at VFS Global New Delhi or Mumbai through MIGRIS (highly skilled employment is an accepted ground).
- Optionally, after applying, worker may request a national visa valid for up to 5 months to travel (EU Immigration Portal; national visas cannot be filed in India).
- Worker collects the card and declares residence in Lithuania.
All 4 steps, appointments and official times
What a genuine job offer includes
Under India’s Emigration Rules, a recruiting agent must give you the details of the job before recruiting you. Before you accept, you should have in writing:
- the employer’s name and the country and city of work;
- the job title and what the work is;
- the pay, hours and length of the contract;
- who pays for the visa, medical, ticket and housing before you start.
Emigration Rules 1983, rule 10(1)(xiv)(a). MEA guidelines for recruiting agents