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Lithuanian citizenship by descent

We help people around the world restore their Lithuanian citizenship by descent with clear guidance, personal support, and trusted legal expertise. Not sure if you qualify?

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Why restore Lithuanian citizenship by descent?

Restoring Lithuanian citizenship by descent is more than reclaiming your heritage – it’s unlocking the rights, freedoms, and opportunities that come with being an EU citizen. A Lithuanian passport allows you to live, work, and study freely across 27 EU countries, access affordable healthcare and world-class education, and enjoy long-term security for your family.

For entrepreneurs and investors, it’s a direct path into the EU single market and cross-border business opportunities.

For many Lithuanian Jews and descendants of Lithuanian families worldwide, reinstating citizenship is deeply personal  a way to honor their ancestors, reconnect with their heritage, and pass this legacy of freedom to future generations.

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Who is eligible for Lithuanian citizenship by descent?

Restoring Lithuanian citizenship by descent depends on your family line and your ancestor’s connection to Lithuania. You may qualify if your family meets the following key criteria.

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Ancestors in Lithuania
before 1940

Your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent must have been a citizen or resident of Lithuania before 1940 – before the country was occupied by the Soviet Union.

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Family emigrated between 1918 and 1990

Your Lithuanian ancestor must have left Lithuania after 1918 (when the independent Republic was established) and before 1990, when independence was restored.

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Within three generations

Eligibility extends up to three generations – meaning you can apply if your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent was Lithuanian. Unfortunately, fourth-generation descendants (e.g. great-great-grandchildren) are not eligible.

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Clarity in every step

Our goal is to make your citizenship journey simple, transparent, and free of uncertainty. Here’s how we handle every step with clarity and care.

Free assessment
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We check your eligibility – confirming if your ancestor held Lithuanian citizenship and left between 1918–1990. Once confirmed, we outline the process and required documents.

Evidence collection
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We obtain proof from Lithuanian archives while you collect your family’s civil records. Apostille them using our step-by-step guide. This stage usually takes 2–4 months.

Legal submission
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We prepare certified translations, complete your legal application, and submit it to the Migration Department. The review period takes up to 12 months.

Result & completion
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We monitor progress, respond to requests, and keep you updated. Once citizenship is restored, you receive approval documents – payment is due only after success.

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Why clients trust us to restore their
Lithuanian citizenship by descent

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No risk, no upfront fees

We work on a 100 % success-fee basis – you pay only after your Lithuanian citizenship is successfully restored. No results, no payment.

Transparent process

No legal jargon or hidden costs. We explain each step clearly, keep you updated, and ensure you always know what’s next.

Direct legal service

You work directly with our legal team – no intermediaries or agents. Every case is personally managed by qualified professionals.

Proven experience

With over 15 years of practice and 4,000+ approved citizenship cases, we know how to achieve results efficiently and reliably.

Your legal partner in the citizenship journey

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Dainius Ambrazaitis

Advocate/Partner
Head of the Citizenship Practice at IN IURE Law Firm, Vilnius, Lithuania

Corporate Advisory
International Clients
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Lithuanian Citizenship
15+ years restoring citizenships
30+ countries served
4,000+ approved cases
100% success-fee model
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Real stories. Real results.

Effeceint and Proffessional team and service
Incredible Professionalism from Dainius and his entire team! From start to finish I was always kept in the loop, and there were no hidden costs/suprises along the way! Dainius and his team were always available to answer ANY questions, and dealing with them at InJure was an absolute plessure!
Highly Recommend!

Gilad Ziegler
South Africa

Smooth and hassle free experience.
Dainius and his team were pleasant to work with. The process was explained to us at the beginning and we were kept informed throughout. Queries were answered swiftly and we felt confident in Dainius and his teams ability to achieve a positive outcome.

cheryl ziegler
South Africa

Clear Process and Support
Dainius and his team provided clear communication, service and support connected to successful reinstatement of Lithuanian citizenship. At the first meeting the process was clear including time estimates and fees. Their estimates turned out to be very accurate. They were helpful with complications and all billing was exactly as agreed upon. Would recommend. Thank you!

S Douglas
Canada

I cannot say enough good things about IN JURE Law Firm. I was working with another law firm for months and I didn’t get anywhere. I was frustrated and looked online for a new attorney. When I read the reviews for IN JURE, I couldn’t believe how positive they were after my previous experience. However, as soon as I wrote to IN JURE, I realized they were the real deal and that my dream could become a reality. My 2 nieces and I paid a few hundred dollars to get started knowing that we would be paying the remainder when IN JURE contacted us to say that our citizenship, through my grandmother, had been reinstated. IN JURE is professional, answered all of my questions, held my hand, and kept on track. When I got the email stating my reinstatement, I opened a bottle of Champagne and with my husband, we toasted to Dainius and Daiva. It is without reservation that I recommend IN JURE Law Firm.

Joanne
USA

Remarkable, Professional and Dedicated…
My experience with adv. Dainius and his team was beyond remarkable and professional. While it took quite a while (3 years) to gather the necessary ancestral documentation and working with government institutions, I eventually obtained the necessary reinstatement of citizenship that involved collection of documentation from 3 countries. One major stumbling block was with an ancestor’s name which was resolved by thinking ‘out the box’ and this resulted in our final success. I would not hesitate to use adv. Dainius’ law practice again. His team’s determination to succeed for their clients is commendable.

Rob Ravinsky
USA

Thank you for Dainius and his agency for my Lithuanian citizenship. I am sure that I wouldn’t be able to get my citizenship without the help of InJure. They know how to deal with Lithuanian bureaucracy, laws and of course they know the language. I began the process without any help from lawyers and soon I understood that it will be very hard fighting the bureaucracy without understanding the language and laws.

They also helped my sister to get her Lithuanian citizenship. The whole process took slightly less than two years. I believe my case was a bit more difficult because I am already a citizen of Russia and Israel.

Roman
Belarus

Excellent service reasonable cost
Delighted I found this firm to help with reinstating Lithuanian citizenship. I was very skeptical that it wouldn’t cost me a lot of money up front as other firms required, but about a year later my daughter and I had our Lithuanian passports in our hands! It has proven to be extremely helpful as we’ve travelled and she obtained Master’s degrees in Europe pretty much at no cost. We’re proud to be Lithuanian citizens and grateful for the service we received from In Jure law firm.

G D
USA

Excellent Experience
The law firm made the process to obtain my citizenship smooth and easy to complete. The associates were in constant communication with me keeping me updated throughout the process. The firm went above and beyond by researching and locating additional documents required by the ministry. It was an outstanding experience. I highly recommend their services.

R Sliazas
USA

What people usually ask us

Here are a few questions we’re asked most often about restoring Lithuanian citizenship. Still unsure? Talk to us and get clarity before you start.

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We’ll review your situation, check eligibility, and outline the next steps – clearly and personally.

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