D city-bus driver
Licences / certificates: D licence, Driver CPC (passenger)
How we test: Practical drive on a 12 m bus, customer-service role play, basic English
Hire Bus & Coach Drivers in Lithuania
Municipal and private bus operators in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda have turned to non-EU drivers as local D-category drivers retire. ManBe recruits experienced passenger-transport drivers and assesses them on a bus, including customer handling, before shortlisting. The permit route is the standard temporary residence permit for work under the annual quota; on arrival the driver exchanges their licence, completes the passenger Driver CPC and, for city services, basic language training for announcements and fares.
Talk to Sales8–14 weeks
Typical lead time
None (abolished 2025)
Labour-market test
Annual, set by ministry
Quota
5,000+ drivers
ManBe placements
Bus & Coach Drivers we recruit for Lithuania
D+E coach driver (international)
Licences / certificates: D+E licence, passenger CPC, tachograph card
How we test: Practical drive, long-route planning, English
Permit route for bus drivers in Lithuania
Temporary residence permit for work, issued by the Migration Department; annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Full Lithuania guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit (work) | Non-EU workers hired directly by a Lithuanian employer | 6–10 weeks after the Migration Department accepts the application; the worker may start once a national visa or permit is issued | Subject to the annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Renewals and employer changes are outside the quota. |
| National visa (D) for work | Workers whose permit is in process or short assignments | 2–4 weeks at the consulate | Often used so the worker can travel and start while the residence permit is finalised. |
| High-value-added occupations route | Roles on Lithuania's shortage / high-value list | As above | Exempt from the quota at a lower salary threshold (national average gross wage) — useful for supervisors, engineers and some technical trades. |
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Bus & Coach Drivers in Lithuania — FAQ
- Only with a D-category licence and passenger CPC. We recruit drivers with genuine passenger-transport experience for these roles.
- Typically 10–14 weeks including licence exchange and passenger CPC after arrival.
- Yes — a D-category licence and the passenger variant of Driver CPC. A truck driver cannot simply switch to passenger work without it.
- For city buses, basic English or the local language for announcements and fare questions; we assess this at interview and can arrange language classes in the first months.
- No. The Employment Service decision was abolished in 2025 and replaced by an annual quota on newly issued permits for non-highly-qualified workers.
- New permits can still be issued for jobs paying at least 1.2 times the national average gross wage — or 1 times the average for occupations on the high-value-added list. Renewals and changes of employer are not affected.
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NEED BUS & COACH DRIVERS IN LITHUANIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Lithuania timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end