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EuroWise – leading experts in Lithuanian citizenship for families in South Africa and the United States
We help you turn your Lithuanian roots into European citizenship, with a unique, thorough process that guides you from the initial eligibility check all the way to final approval
What are the benefits of Lithuanian citizenship?
Study at leading European universities on the same terms as local students (many English-taught programs)
Live and work across the EU — no employer-sponsorship hoops
Start or invest in a business in the EU single market; access local grants and incentives where available
Pass citizenship to your children, where the law allows — a real intergenerational advantage
No residence in Lithuania and no language exam for routes by descent/restoration
European citizenship – not just a distant dream.
If your family has Lithuanian roots, you may qualify for Lithuanian citizenship by descent — with no language exam and no relocation requirement.
With EU citizenship, you and your children can study, work, live, and invest across 27 EU countries — including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Italy — on local terms and with real mobility for your future.
Who is eligible for Lithuanian citizenship?
Lithuanian law allows citizenship based on Lithuanian descent, even if you were not born in Lithuania. Main criteria:
A parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent was born in Lithuania (or in a territory under Lithuanian administration at the time).
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That person lived in Lithuania until 1940
That person left Lithuania before 1990
No language test, and you generally don’t need to renounce your current citizenship (under restoration rules)
No language test, and you generally don’t need to renounce your current citizenship (under restoration rules).
✅ Eligibility is often possible up to the fourth generation—as long as there is a clear chain of documents proving the family connection.
Eligibility is assessed case by case—it’s important to verify your route before starting.
10 Surprising Facts About Lithuania – You Should Know
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Vilnius is considered one of the most important cultural centers in Eastern Europe — a historic intellectual hub that influenced the entire region for centuries.
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Thousands of young people from around the world with Lithuanian citizenship are currently studying across Europe — at leading universities in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, France and other countries, thanks to the European passport that opens doors to higher education.
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English widely spoken - Especially in cities and among younger generations—making study, work, and travel easier.
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Stable eurozone economy - Pro-business climate with growing sectors in tech, lasers, fintech, and manufacturing.
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Universities with many English-taught programs - Affordable tuition and living costs compared with much of Western Europe.
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EU & Schengen member - For EU citizens: live, work, and move freely across 27 countries.
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Attractive real estate - Competitive entry prices in cities like Vilnius and Kaunas; strong rental demand in key areas.
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UNESCO heritage & nature - Vilnius Old Town and the Curonian Spit offer baroque architecture, dunes, forests, and lakes.
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Notable Nobel connection - Lithuania-born Aaron Klug received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for advances in crystallography.
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Lithuanian law allows descendants of former Lithuanian citizens to restore their citizenship based on family roots – even when the family left the country long ago and now lives in other parts of the world.
Why choose EuroWise?
We begin only after a lawyer-led eligibility check in Lithuania and build a precise, compliant file from evidence to approval.
Local counsel in Lithuania — direct filing and communication with the authorities
Hundreds of approved cases — including files previously stalled or refused elsewhere
Very high success rate — over 90% among cases we accept for filing
Professional genealogy — locating and authenticating records in Lithuanian state archives and abroad (name/place variants handled)
Tailored legal strategy — for complex histories (border changes, name changes, dual citizenship)
Lithuanian citizenship with peace of mind — handled correctly, from eligibility to approval
What does the process with EuroWise involve?
Professional eligibility check
Official document search in Europe
Translations, verifications & apostilles
Guidance until citizenship approval
