Working in Lithuania from Bangladesh: Visa, Permit, Costs (2026)

Working legally in Lithuania as a Bangladeshi worker

Moving from Bangladesh to Lithuania for work is a real path, but you must know how the law works before spending any money. Lithuania is a Baltic country in Northern Europe. It actively recruits foreign workers for transport, construction, and manufacturing. However, getting a job offer and visa requires clear planning because Bangladesh does not have a resident Lithuanian embassy in Dhaka.

If you want to work legally in Lithuania, your journey starts with a certified employer. You cannot apply for a work visa on your own without an official job approval issued in Lithuania. If traveling outside Bangladesh to complete visa processing is too difficult or expensive for you, neighboring European countries like Poland or Romania might offer more direct submission routes. But if you have a reliable Lithuanian employer, the Lithuanian process is transparent and fully digitized through their national system.

The permit routes: National Visa D and Work Permits

To work in Lithuania as a Bangladeshi national, your employer must start the process in Lithuania before you apply for your visa. There are two main official routes depending on your trade and contract duration:

• National Visa D (Darbo vizas): This is a long-stay visa that allows you to enter Lithuania and work for up to one year. It is the standard route for skilled and manual trade workers entering the country for initial contracts.
• Temporary Residence Permit (TRP): For long-term employment, your employer can apply directly for a Temporary Residence Permit on your behalf through the electronic migration system known as MIGRIS (Migracijos departamentas).
• Shortage occupation list (Trūkstamų profesijų sąrašas): Lithuania publishes an official list of shortage occupations each year. If your trade is on this list, your employer does not need to get a separate work permit from the Employment Services (Užimtumo tarnyba), which makes the process much faster.

Your employer always applies first in Lithuania. Once the Lithuanian Migration Department approves the request or issues an approval number, you can submit your visa application.

Trades in high demand in Lithuania

Lithuanian companies regularly look for qualified workers in specific manual and technical sectors. Three trades dominate current recruitment from outside the European Union:

• Heavy vehicle drivers: Logistics companies in Lithuania recruit international freight drivers who hold a valid commercial license and basic driving records.
• Welders and metal fabricators: Shipyards and industrial construction firms look for certified MIG, TIG, or arc welders for long-term building projects.
• Construction trades: Building contractors hire masons, concrete formworkers, and carpenters to support residential and commercial developments.

Where to apply and required documents

Because there is no Lithuanian embassy in Dhaka, Bangladeshi applicants usually submit their physical visa application and biometrics at the nearest Lithuania visa application center serving Bangladesh, which is commonly located in New Delhi, India, or another designated VFS Global center assigned by Lithuania. You must check the official MIGRIS portal when your approval is ready to see which external service center is open for your appointment.

You must gather several specific documents in Bangladesh before your appointment:

• Valid passport: Your Bangladeshi passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned stay and have at least two blank pages.
• Signed employment contract: A binding contract or job offer signed by the Lithuanian employer detailing your job title, working hours, and monthly wage.
• MIGRIS approval number: The official electronic reference code issued by the Lithuanian Migration Department to your employer.
• Police clearance certificate: Issued by the Bangladesh Police and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.
• Proof of qualifications: Diplomas, vocational certificates, or official work experience letters proving you can do the trade.
• Travel health insurance: Medical insurance valid for Schengen countries covering emergency medical care.

Your police clearance and official Bangladeshi certificates must be legalised or verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh. Lithuania requires verified documents to ensure authenticity.

Official fees and real costs on the Bangladesh side

Understanding the costs helps you avoid paying double to dishonest brokers. Official fees set by the Lithuanian government are straightforward, but you must also prepare for local preparation costs in Bangladesh.

The official Lithuanian National Visa D application fee is approximately 120 EUR to 140 EUR, set by Lithuania. Processing times for the visa application are approximately 15 to 30 working days after you present your biometrics at the application center.

On the Bangladesh side, you will incur personal operational expenses in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT):

• Police clearance and Ministry attestation: approximately 1,000 BDT to 3,000 BDT (around 8 EUR to 25 EUR).
• Medical examination: approximately 5,000 BDT to 12,000 BDT (around 40 EUR to 100 EUR).
• Document translation and authentication: approximately 4,000 BDT to 10,000 BDT (around 30 EUR to 80 EUR).
• Travel to visa center for biometrics: approximately 20,000 BDT to 45,000 BDT (around 160 EUR to 360 EUR) depending on travel and visa requirements to reach the designated center.
• One-way flight to Lithuania: approximately 60,000 BDT to 110,000 BDT (around 480 EUR to 880 EUR).

European law strictly forbids charging workers for job placements. In Lithuania, the employer carries recruitment costs. Never pay lakhs of Taka to local middlemen for a promise of work. Local agents who demand large processing fees or money for guaranteed job offers are usually operating scams.

Myths vs facts

• Myth: You can buy a guaranteed Lithuanian work visa from an agency in Dhaka.
  Fact: Only the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania can issue work permits and visas. No private agent can guarantee a visa decision.
• Myth: You can enter Lithuania on a visit visa and convert it to a work permit locally.
  Fact: You must have an approved work decision and a National Visa D or TRP authorization before you work in Lithuania. Working on a tourist visa is illegal.
• Myth: Lithuanian employers can deduct thousands of Euros from your salary to cover recruitment fees.
  Fact: Lithuanian labor law prohibits unauthorized salary deductions for job placement costs. The employer must pay recruitment expenses.
• Myth: You do not need any English skills to work in Lithuania.
  Fact: While you do not need to speak fluent Lithuanian right away, basic conversational English is required to follow workplace safety instructions and manage daily life.

Before you sign

Review this checklist carefully before signing any employment paper or spending money on travel:

• Verify the employer on MIGRIS: Ensure your employer has generated a real application or notification number on the official Lithuanian MIGRIS system.
• Check your wage against official rates: Confirm that your contract lists a salary that meets or exceeds the official Lithuanian minimum wage or agreed sector rate.
• Confirm housing details: Ask your employer where you will live, how much rent will cost, and whether accommodation is pre-arranged near your workplace.
• Complete document attestation early: Get your Bangladeshi police certificate and trade certificates legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka before booking travel appointments.
• Keep original documents in your hands: Never hand over your passport, original trade certificates, or personal identity documents to an agency or employer.

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