Effective July 1, 2024, the decision of the Migration Department to cancel a residence permit will no longer be automatically suspended if an appeal is submitted. This means that the residence permit will be declared invalid, regardless of whether the foreign national appeals against the cancellation decision.
- Previously, the temporary or permanent residence permit card remained valid even though the holder failed to meet the usual requirements.
- Those who remained in Lithuania could attempt to legitimize their stay in the country in a variety of ways, for example by finding another employer, by starting studies, by entering into a marriage with Lithuanian citizens.
Now, if the foreign national does not leave Lithuania within 14 days after the cancellation of the residence permit, a decision of his or her return will be issued.
If the return decision is not enforced, the foreign national will be deported and prohibited from entering the Republic of Lithuania.
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