59 occupations in Lithuania are facing a shortage of workers, the 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses has revealed.
The shortages are distributed among several sectors, including cleaning, food service, manufacturing, healthcare, education, construction, and engineering, Schengen.
This means that foreigners looking to move to Lithuania may have a higher chance of obtaining a work visa if they belong to any of the most in-demand professions.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries don’t need a visa to work in Lithuania, but they must register their stay after three months.
Meanwhile, non-citizens of EU/EEA countries must have a work visa and choose between four work permits, depending on their job application.
Despite the labour challenges mentioned above, the Lithuanian government has recently tightened foreign employment rules, allowing only people with a residence permit to work in its territory.
Meanwhile, certain categories of workers, such as teachers, researchers, and citizens of economically developed countries, are exempted from the new policy. In addition to workers, employers in Lithuania will also be subject to stricter requirements.
According to authorities, these measures follow the increasing number of violation cases of the country’s immigration system.
Despite the stricter rules, Lithuania ranks as the EU’s second easiest country to secure a work visa, following Estonia, according to the VisaGuide.World.
In addition, Lithuania was listed among the best EU countries for those who wish to work a four-day week.
Individuals wishing to reside and work in Lithuania may also like to know the cost of living in this country first. According to the Cost of Living Index 2024 by Numbeo, Lithuania is ranked 22nd in Europe and 41th in the world.
Estimated monthly expenses for a single individual, not including the rent, are about €745.
Meanwhile, renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs nearly €625 monthly.
Those wishing to save extra money may consider living outside the city centre, where the same size apartment costs about €450 per month.
Meanwhile, a one-way ticket for local transport costs about €0.90, whereas a monthly pass ticket costs approximately €29.
Expenses may be higher for those living with their family, depending on the number of family members and the apartment area, among other factors.
Source : https://schengen.news/most-in-demand-jobs-in-lithuania-eus-2nd-easiest-country-to-get-a-work-visa/
