How to Start Your Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent
Requirements for Lithuanian Citizenship
- Lithuanian Ancestry: Provide proof that your ancestor was a Lithuanian citizen before June 15, 1940, and left Lithuania between 1940 and 1990 due to occupation by the Soviet Union or Nazi Germany.
- Continuous Citizenship: Show evidence that your ancestor’s Lithuanian citizenship remained uninterrupted from their time until the present day.
- Genealogical Proof: Provide clear documentation of direct descent from the Lithuanian ancestor.
Required Documents for Lithuanian Citizenship
- Proof of Lithuanian Citizenship: Documentation confirming the ancestor's Lithuanian citizenship before June 15, 1940.
- Civil Records: Complete civil records tracing lineage from the applicant back to the Lithuanian ancestor, including birth and marriage certificates.
- Documents Proving Departure: Evidence that the ancestor left Lithuania between 1940 and 1990.
Ineligibility Factors for Lithuanian Citizenship
- Ancestor Left Lithuania Before June 15, 1940, or After March 11, 1990.
- Insufficient or unverifiable documentation of ancestry or citizenship status.
- No Direct Descent: Lack of verifiable descent from a Lithuanian citizen.
- Renunciation of Lithuanian Citizenship: If the ancestor officially renounced their Lithuanian citizenship.
Estimated Time: 9 - 15 months
Estimated Cost: €1,500 - €3,500
*Please note that these estimates are for reference purposes only and may vary depending on the specifics of your case.