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Lithuania

Lithuania combines a strong digital economy with three distinct bases: Vilnius for international work, Kaunas for central location and Klaipėda for Baltic-coast living.

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CitiesVilnius · Kaunas · Klaipėda
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Choose your base

Where to start in Lithuania

Vilnius

Best for: Largest job and international market.

Watch: Housing has risen fastest in popular central districts.

Kaunas

Best for: Central location, universities and industry.

Watch: Smaller international job market than Vilnius.

Klaipėda

Best for: Port and Baltic coast.

Watch: Weather and seasonality shape the lifestyle.

01

Choose between job depth and lifestyle

Vilnius offers the deepest professional market; Kaunas can be easier and more central; Klaipėda is coastal and specialized.

Use actual rent plus utilities and winter heating assumptions.

02

Official planning checkpoint

Entry and longer-stay rules depend on nationality, duration and purpose.

Use the official government source linked below for the latest requirements before making commitments.

03

Cities are compact, intercity travel is manageable

Vilnius and Kaunas have strong bus networks; rail links major cities and the coast.

Living near a station can expand the housing search without adding a car.

Checked 2026-10-08

Sources & checks

Rules change. Use these references as a starting point and recheck time-sensitive information with the competent official authority.

Lithuanian Migration Department — residence permits ↗LTG Link rail ↗

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Planning guides for Lithuania