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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
Real success stories
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Real stories. Real results.

Dainius and his team did an excellent job assisting me with my Lithuanian citizenship. They were always very responsive and clear about the process and what my role and their roles were in the process. In addition, I was not billed for their services until after the citizenship had been approved, and I found the fee to be very reasonable. I highly recommend In Jure if you are pursuing Lithuanian citizenship.

John
USA

Kind, professional and attentive staff.

Yonatan Grossman
Israel

I highly recommend IN JURE
Adv. Dainius and his legal team are experts in Lithuanian citizenship. He helped several family members and me move through the process smoothly. He and his team coached me through sourcing the documents from our country of residence, and once I did that, he used those same documents as part of subsequent petitions for other family members. It was a very seamless process and Adv. Dainius and his team provided updates along the way. Considering the freedom this affords and the services included, the fee that Adv. Dainius charges is very reasonable and justified. I would highly recommend IN JURE if you are considering obtaining Lithuanian citizenship by descent.

Spencer Schenker
USA

Outstanding service!
I recently had the pleasure of working with In Jure in the reinstatement of my children’s citizenship, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the outset, the team was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to guiding us through a complex legal process with clarity and care.

They handled every aspect of the matter with efficiency and precision, keeping us informed at every stage and ensuring we felt supported throughout. Their knowledge and attention to detail gave us great confidence, and the outcome was exactly what we had hoped for.

Loren Young
South Africa

I highly recommend IN JURE Law Firm for their excellent service providing guidance and support throughout the entire process. The citizenship for myself and my children came at a perfect time. My youngest child can now officially play soccer in Europe with a professional academy. Thank you Dainius, Sigita and team for your hard work and success in getting our Lithuanian citizenship.

Andrea
Canada

Absolutely outstanding service!
IN JURE Law Firm helped my father, my children, and me successfully obtain Lithuanian citizenship. From start to finish, the process was smooth, fast, and completely stress-free. Dainius and his team were incredibly friendly, responsive, and efficient—they made what could have been a complicated journey feel simple and clear. I can’t recommend them highly enough for anyone looking to reclaim their Lithuanian roots. Thank you for making this experience so easy and positive!

Asaf Burstein
Israel

Smooth, Stress-Free Process Thanks to IN JURE Law Firm
IN JURE Law Firm provided outstanding support throughout my Lithuanian citizenship reinstatement process. From start to finish, the team was highly professional, well-organized, and responsive to all my questions. Thanks to their guidance, what could have been a complicated and stressful experience felt smooth and stress-free. I’m very satisfied with their service and would gladly recommend them to anyone looking to reinstate their Lithuanian citizenship.

Algis C
USA

Complicated process but successful!
While it was a somewhat complicated and tedious process, seemingly mostly due to the persnickety nature of the migration department, Dainius, Daive, and Mingaile did a terrific job ensuring every detail was in order for our application. We had passports in our hand right on the schedule they predicted and I don’t see a world where we could have accomplished it without them. Worth every penny! We’ve recommended them to multiple other friends and family members seeking citizenship.

Y.F.
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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