Programmes/Lithuania/Citizenship by Descent
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Citizenship by Descent

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Lithuanian citizenship restoration for descendants who lost citizenship during Soviet occupation. Free process with documentation.

Investment
Free
Processing
12 months
Min stay
0 days/year
Tax rate
N/A%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
320
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Stable +5%
Demand score48/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
Dual citizenship—
Remote work—
Healthcare included—
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain

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Highlights

  • Free application process
  • No minimum stay requirement
  • Restoration of citizenship for descendants
  • Processing time of 12 months
  • Access to EU rights

What could change

Changes in citizenship laws could affect eligibility criteria.

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Tax Notes

Tax obligations are not applicable for those obtaining citizenship by descent.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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Can I get Lithuanian citizenship through my great-grandparents?
Many people whose parents, grandparents or great-grandparents were born in Lithuania qualify for Lithuanian citizenship through descent. In essence you need to have at least one ancestor who: Was a citizen of Lithuania between 1918 and 1940; or. Left Lithuania before 1990.
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This typically involves proving descent from Lithuanian Jewish ancestors, particularly those who were citizens from 1918 to 1940. Compiling documents such as birth certificates, old passports, and other ancestral records can help to obtain Lithuanian citizenship by descent.
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