Bilateral Visa Waivers Europe: Stay Beyond 90 Days
Australians and New Zealanders can stay in Europe beyond 90 days using bilateral visa waivers. Learn how it works and where it applies.
May 27, 2026
Published 04 Sep 2025
Do I need to learn Lithuanian to qualify for residency?
Lithuanian residency doesn’t require language skills, though learning the basics may help long-term integration.
Lithuanian residency doesn’t require language skills, though learning the basics may help long-term integration.
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General Program Information
No. Language skills are not required for initial residency approval through our program. Citizens from the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand benefit from simplified criteria due to the preferred passport list.
However, once you have residency, learning basic Lithuanian—or even Russian or Polish, which are commonly spoken—can enhance your experience living in the country. Many Lithuanians also speak excellent English, especially in business and government circles, so communication is rarely an obstacle.
For those interested in long-term integration or future citizenship, language learning may become relevant later, but it is not part of the residency application process.
