The war in Ukraine has a significant impact on integration topics, where hosting countries have to adapt quickly, re-assess the legislation and establish pragmatic solutions. Ukrainians who have escaped the war and reached our country must receive support to help them survive, providing a job that will help them earn a living in Lithuania.
If your company have not yet employed Ukrainians because you are unsure how to, we provide the key elements and documents to start employment in Lithuania.
A persons arrived before 24th February 2022 (non-refugees):
A contract in Lithuanian and understandable to Ukrainian person language such as Ukrainian, Russian or English.
Passport
Work permit from Employment Services (if needed)
National Visa (D) or Temporary Residence Permit
1 working day prior the employment: SODRA LDU and 1-SD forms
A persons, arrived after 24th February 2022 (refugees):
To start job relations:
A contract in Lithuanian and understandable to Ukrainian person language such as Ukrainian, Russian or English.
Passport
Registration at Migration Department's Registration Center (obtaining a card)
1 working day prior the employment: SODRA LDU and 1-SD forms
Later:
Temporary Residence Permit issued under Temporary Protection (valid for 1 year)
! In case the Ukrainian citizen has an ending Visa/TRP there is an option to apply for Temporary Protection
! In case there is no personal ID document – a temporary one may be issued by Migration Department
Important links for information:
https://migracija.lrv.lt/lt/naudinga-informacija/ukraina-ukrayina-ukraina-ukraine
https://www.vdi.lt/Forms/UKR.aspx
https://uzt.lt/ukrainieciu-idarbinimas/
https://lrv.lt/lt/aktuali-informacija/informacija-apie-kara-ukrainoje/aktuali-informacija-1
https://www.sodra.lt/lt/situacijos/informacija-gyventojams/informacija-ukrainieciams