All about the working holiday in Lithuania!
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005 (medical expenses, hospitalisation, repatriation…)
Between 18 and 30 or 35 years old
A valid passport for the entire duration of your working holiday
Specific amount depends on nationality
Number of participations depends on nationality
Required as part of your application
Must be a citizen of a partner country
01. What is the Working Holiday Visa?
WHVs are bilateral accords signed between governments to promote youth mobility and cultural exchange. Participating countries allow young adults to spend a set period of time (usually one year) living and working abroad. Most of the accords are signed between countries in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. A WHV encourages cultural exchange alongside the chance to gain valuable work experience, though participants are not obligated to work.
02. Which nationalities are eligible?
Young adults from Canada, Japan and New Zealand can apply for the Lithuania working holiday scheme.
03. What documents are required for the application?
Standard items include:
- Passport
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Proof of payment of application fee
Check the specific requirements for your citizenship before applying: Canadian, Japanese and New Zealander.
04. How long is the visa good for?
The WHV allows holders to stay up to one year in Lithuania.
Canadian citizens can choose to participate a second time, but must do so under a different category.
06. Are there any work or study restrictions?
Canadians must follow the rules of the category they have applied for, and cannot apply for the same category twice.
New Zealanders can only work or study for up to six months.
07. Can I bring my spouse and/or children?
No, you cannot bring dependents on your working holiday to Lithuania. Your spouse/partner must apply for their own WHV, if they are eligible.
08. Do I need to buy health insurance?
Yes. Your insurance must be valid for duration of your stay. The policy should cover at least medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation.
Canadians must prove they have a minimum coverage amount of €5,792.40, and Japanese citizens must have a coverage amount of €30,000.
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005. They’ve accompanied thousands of working holiday makers in their adventures.
09. Can I leave and re-enter at any time?
Yes, you can leave and re-enter Lithuania within the visa period and travel through other European countries, subject to compliance with the Schengen area.
10. What is pvtistes.net and how can it help me?
We are a team of current and former working holiday makers dedicated to providing free information and resources about the working holiday, to Lithuania and other destinations. Read our helpful articles, leave comments if you have questions, and check out our special deals.
We don’t ask for any money, and neither should anyone else in your application process (besides the embassy/consulate and their official partners). Be very careful of online scams where someone might ask you for an exorbitant amount to help you get your visa. Working Holiday Visas are designed to be relatively easy to obtain yourself, so there is absolutely no need to pay any professional service to do it on your behalf.
11. Where can I apply?
Canadians must submit an application to one of the visa offices of the Republic of Lithuania abroad.
Japanese citizens must submit an application to the Embassy.
New Zealanders must submit an application to the Lithuania Migration Department or a diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Lithuania.
As mentioned earlier, all working holiday makers must have health insurance for the duration of their WHV. It should cover at least medical care, hospitalisation, and repatriation. Canadian citizens must further prove they have a minimum coverage amount of €5,792.40.
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005. They meet the requirements and have covered thousands of working holiday makers over the years.
- Chapter 5: Getting WHV health insurance
- What to know about travel insurance for your working holiday abroad
- What to have in your Working Holiday adventure first-aid kit
Lithuania’s currency is the euro (€). There are two main ways to open a foreign-currency account: via 1) a traditional bank or 2) an online neo-bank. Traditional banks usually require you to already be in the country. You would have to make and attend an appointment where a representative would ask you for some documents.
If you want to have a euro debit card in hand before even arriving in Lithuania, you may want to consider the second option, an online neo-bank like Wise. It is an app that offers multi-currency financial services. Customers receive a physical debit card that can be used to withdraw cash at local ATMs. Your euro account would also have its own routing and account numbers, so you can set up autopay, direct deposits, or transfer money to recipients in Lithuania. These capabilities could be useful in exchanges with your employer or landlord. You can register from your home country or once you arrive in Lithuania. Learn more about Wise.
There are advantages to both options. Wise registration is simple and quick, but traditional banks offer the possibility of issuing and depositing cheques, if that is something you need. So you could make a Wise account first and then a traditional account once you arrive in Lithuania.
Once your application is approved, you’ll need to think about where to live, especially in the first few days and weeks. If you are planning on renting long term housing, we recommend you wait until you arrive in Lithuania before paying a deposit or signing anything. Never send money to anyone without seeing the place in person.
For your first couple of weeks, you could consider Airbnb or hotels. But the most affordable option is going to be youth hostels. You can find some great ones on Hostelworld.
- Chapter 6: Booking housing for your arrival
- 7 Tips for finding housing during your working holiday abroad
- Couchsurfing abroad: a way to meet friendly locals and save money
After you get your visa, you will have plenty of things you need to take care of. Some of them are more urgent than others, so this list breaks down your to-dos, from the most urgent to the least. It may seem like a lot but don’t worry, take it one step at a time!
As you prepare for your working holiday in Lithuania, check out our library of free articles and guides. Everyone on the pvtistes.net team has done (or is currently on) a working holiday, and so everything we write is from personal experience.
This is the perfect chance to learn or brush up on a foreign language. Babbel is partnering with pvtistes.net to offer 20% off on language courses (learn more). Also check out our other deals for working holiday makers.
Canadian citizens must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
Japanese and New Zealand citizens must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
You must have a passport that is valid for the entire duration of your working holiday and is valid for at least three months after the expiration date of the visa.
Canadians must show at least €1,390, Japanese must show €730 and New Zealanders must show at least €4,560 to prove you can support yourself. If you don't have a return ticket, you should show additional funds to prove you can purchase one later on.
See our chapter on budgeting for an idea of how much more savings you should have for a working holiday.
If you are Canadian, you can participate up to two times. Each time, you must fulfil different requirements according to different categories.
If you are Japanese or a New Zealander, this must be your first participation. If you have already been granted a Lithuania WHV before, then you cannot apply again.
As part of your application, you will need to provide proof of health insurance valid for the duration of your stay. We recommend choosing one that covers at least medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation.
Canadians must prove they have a minimum coverage amount of €5,792.40 and Japanese citizens must prove they have a coverage amount of €30,000.
You must be a citizen of a partner country to apply. Lithuania currently has bilateral accords with Canada, Japan and New Zealand.