To be eligible for access to Lithuania’s national health insurance system, the spouse or registered partner must have a temporary residence permit in Lithuania or a residence permit card as a family member of an EU citizen. Eligibility extends to those who have come to reside with: a foreigner holding a permanent residence permit in Lithuania; a foreigner holding a temporary residence permit who is working in Lithuania or has been employed here for at least 6 months and is registered with the Employment Service; or a Lithuanian citizen. It is important to note that all residents of Lithuania are obliged by law to make health insurance contributions. If for any reason these payments are not made, they will build up, and the individual will need to eventually pay or face a penalty.
For more information, visit the Work in Lithuania website here.
