Seasonal work in Lithuania (2026): permit, rules, current jobs

In short

• A permit is issued only to third-country citizens (not EU/EEA) and only for jobs on the seasonal jobs list.
• It is valid for up to 6 months within any 12 months – in one stretch or several shorter ones.
• The employer registers the vacancy with the Employment Service and files the permit application within 1 month after the vacancy advert expires. The Employment Service checks that no suitable local worker is available.
• The foreigner’s main place of residence must be abroad.
• Regular (non-seasonal) jobs need a work-based residence permit instead – see Work permit for foreigners.

Conditions the employer must meet

• A direct written employment contract with the worker, in Lithuanian and in a language the worker understands; its term equals the permit term.
• Housing of at least 7 m² per adult, registered in the real-estate register for at least the permit term.
• If the employer provides housing, rent may be at most 30 % of net pay and may not be deducted automatically.
• The information sheet about the job is handed to the worker in a language they understand; the employer reports the employment to Sodra.

Which jobs are “seasonal”

The list (order A1-253, summary edition from 2026-10-01) is by activity (EVRK) code. It covers:

• crop growing (annual and perennial crops), plant propagation, mixed farming, harvest and crop-support services;
• livestock farming incl. dairy cattle and feeding;
• forestry and logging, gathering wild non-timber products, peat extraction;
• food production (division 10);
• road construction (42.11);
• accommodation and catering (section I);
• film and TV production (59.11, 59.12) and other building and industrial cleaning (81.22).

Check the exact code of the employer’s activity in the order – the list works by the activity, not by the title of the job.

Visa, fees and timing

Pay and hours

Seasonal work is done under an employment contract, so Lithuanian minimum wage, tax and Sodra contributions apply. See your take-home pay in the salary calculator. Check the contract for pay per hour/month, working hours and whether accommodation is free or charged.

Before you apply

• Ask the employer for the contract draft and housing address before travelling.
• Never pay an intermediary for a “guaranteed seasonal permit”: the employer starts the procedure with the Employment Service.
• Prepare a short CV: see CV and cover letter templates and interview questions.

Current adverts that look seasonal or farm/food related (8)

These adverts have not been checked for seasonal-permit eligibility – they are a keyword selection. Ask the employer about the contract and housing before applying.

1. 🇱🇹 Sandėlių ir pakavimo darbai (Jobsy HR): daržovių sandėlis, dešrų pakuotojas, mėsos/metalo darbai, baldų fabrikas
   Vilnius · 5 €/h · 2026-11-02 · source: Работа в Литве
2. Krovikas vaisių sandėlyje
   Klaipėda · 2026-10-29 · source: Facebook grupė
3. Papildomas darbas – vaisių ir daržovių įmonėje
   Advantus, UAB · Kaunas · 8 €/h · 2026-10-29 · source: cvmarket.lt
4. Papildomas darbas – vaisių ir daržovių įmonėje
   Advantus, personalo agentūra · Kaunas · 8 €/h · 2026-10-29 · source: advantus.lt
5. Sezoninis darbas Kaune vaisių ir daržovių įmonėje! (užsidirbk papildomai) (Advantus)
   Advantus, personalo agentūra · Kaunas · 7 €/h · 2026-10-21 · source: advantus.lt
6. Daržovių rūšiavimas
   Šiauliai · 2026-10-21 · source: Facebook grupė
7. Daržovių ir vaisių fasuotojas
   Alytus · 1000 €/mo · 2026-10-20 · source: Facebook grupė
8. Daržovių gamyba ir ūkis (moterims 20–57 m.)
   Lančiūnava, Kėdainių r. · 1000 €/mo · 2026-10-20 · source: Facebook grupė

Related pages

• Salary calculator 2026
• Work permit for foreigners
• Courier jobs
• Jobs for Belarusians
• Job interview questions
• CV and cover letter templates
• Employers: post a job
• Salaries by profession 2026
• Jobs with accommodation
• Jobs for English speakers