We represented a client in an administrative case challenging the Migration Department’s decision to revoke their permanent residence permit in Lithuania. The department had based its decision on the fact that the client had been continuously absent from Lithuania for more than 12 months — during which time the client was studying in a non-EU country under a study program offered by a Lithuanian university.
On June 4, 2025, the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania ruled that the Migration Department’s decision was unlawful and annulled it. The court noted that the client had spent over a year abroad for an important reason — pursuing higher education under a Lithuanian university program — and therefore had not lost their connection to Lithuania. Furthermore, the court emphasized that the client had been unable to return to Lithuania earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the strict travel restrictions in place at the time.
Although the court of first instance dismissed the complaint, believing the Migration Department’s decision to be disproportionate, we pursued the case to the end. Ultimately, we achieved a victory in the Supreme Administrative Court, which upheld our appeal.
In this case, the client was represented by Vis Legis law firm attorney Rita Balsevičė.
Published: 2025-07-22