Living in Lithuania: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Lithuania.

As a member of the European Union of the Schengen area, Lithuania is very open towards expatriation. With its high economic growth rate, the country provides several opportunities to expatriates looking forward to settle here.

If you are planning to move there, make sure you have a good command of Lithuanian or Latvian, for better integration to its society. In all cases, you will enjoy a vibrant lifestyle.

Lithuania is a lowland country with no mountainous regions. However, it has large forested areas and numerous lakes. The northern part of Curonian Spit also forms part of its coastline and is a popular tourist attraction. It has significant ecological value thanks to its wetlands and forests that are favoured by migrating birds.

Lithuania is a Christian country, and its main holidays are the major Christian celebrations. The country's architecture also portrays Lithuania's culture and history, with smaller towns retaining traditional wooden houses, which were replaced in urban areas under Soviet occupation. Lithuania's cuisine also reflects produce that has historically been grown locally in the country, and certain dishes bear similarities to those in the surrounding region.

With lower tax rates for small businesses and incentive schemes in place for investments made in the high-tech sector, there are opportunities for expat entrepreneurs in the country. For those hoping to find a job in Lithuania, there are a broad array of international companies operating in the country across a range of industry sectors. The country adopted the Euro in 2015, making it all the more appealing to do business in.