Site supervisor / foreman
Licences / certificates: Trade background plus supervisory experience
How we test: Technical interview, planning exercise, English
Hire Skilled Professionals in Lithuania
Site supervisors, production engineers, maintenance technicians, fleet managers and other mid-level professionals who lead the blue-collar teams we place. Many EU countries offer faster or quota-exempt routes for higher-paid skilled roles, which often makes these the quickest placements.
Talk to Sales8–14 weeks
Typical lead time
None (abolished 2025)
Labour-market test
Annual, set by ministry
Quota
5,000+ drivers
ManBe placements
Skilled Professionals we recruit for Lithuania
Maintenance / mechanical engineer
Licences / certificates: Engineering degree or diploma
How we test: Technical interview, drawing and fault-finding exercise
Production engineer / planner
Licences / certificates: Degree
How we test: Technical interview, case exercise
Fleet / transport manager
Licences / certificates: Transport management experience; CPC (management) preferred
How we test: Interview, compliance quiz
Permit route for skilled professionals 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. |
How hiring in Lithuania works
- Order and job description. You sign ManBe's order form with the role, headcount, pay and start date. Lithuanian law requires a written employment contract and pay at least equal to the minimum wage; we advise on the salary level needed if the quota is exhausted.
- Sourcing and assessment (2–6 weeks). We run walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country — usually India, Nepal, Sri Lanka or the Philippines — and send you a shortlist with test videos.
- Employer registration and mediation letter. The employer's mediation letter (tarpininkavimo raštas) is filed through the Migration Department's MIGRIS system. Since the 2025 reform there is no Employment Service labour-market decision to wait for.
- Residence permit application. The worker applies through the Lithuanian consulate; the Migration Department decides within its statutory period, typically 6–10 weeks. If the annual quota is already used, the application can still proceed at the higher salary threshold.
- Arrival and onboarding. We arrange travel, registration of the place of residence, bank account, and — for drivers — licence exchange, Driver CPC (Code 95) and the tachograph card. Our Kaunas office stays in contact through the first months.
The quota, explained. Lithuania's 2025 quota for non-highly-qualified workers was 24,830 permits and was exhausted in October 2025; the ministry sets a new figure each year (the law caps it at 1.4% of the resident population). Applications lodged after the quota is used can be approved only for jobs paying at least 1.2× the national average gross wage, or 1× the average for high-value-added occupations. We track the running total and advise whether to file early in the year.
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.
Skilled Professionals in Lithuania — FAQ
- Often. Lithuania exempts high-value-added occupations from the quota at a lower salary threshold; Germany's Skilled Immigration Act and EU Blue Card apply to degree holders; Malta's Key Employee Initiative processes qualifying applications in weeks. We match the route to the candidate.
- 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.
Also hiring skilled professionals in: Latvia, Germany, Netherlands, Malta · Other sectors in Lithuania: Truck drivers, Bus drivers, Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Warehousing
NEED SKILLED PROFESSIONALS 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