International Document Solutions
Do you need to submit foreign-issued documents through MIGRIS for a temporary or permanent residence permit, a permit renewal, family reunification, studies or employment in Lithuania?
Translations for MIGRIS
AIRV prepares certified Lithuanian translations of documents for MIGRIS and related Migration Department procedures. You can start remotely by sending clear scans, even if you are currently outside Lithuania.
Send your documents for review. We will confirm the price, estimated turnaround time, certification option, delivery format and whether the original document may be needed.
MIGRIS is a system, not one universal document checklist
The documents required for a residence permit depend on the legal basis of the application and the applicant’s individual circumstances. A student, an employee, a family member and a person renewing an existing permit may receive different document checklists in MIGRIS.
Before ordering translations, check the documents listed in your personal MIGRIS application or the instructions received from the Migration Department, your employer, university or migration adviser. AIRV can help you prepare those documents, but we do not decide whether you qualify for a residence permit.
Documents commonly translated for MIGRIS
Depending on the procedure, clients ask us to translate:
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Police Clearance Certificates and other criminal-record documents
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birth, marriage, divorce and family relationship certificates
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diplomas, academic transcripts and professional qualification documents
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employment certificates, work-experience records and employment record books
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military service records and military identity documents
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bank statements and other financial documents
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name-change and civil-status documents
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apostilles, legalisation stamps, seals, endorsements and handwritten annotations.
This is not a complete list. The correct document set must be determined from the instructions applying to your case.
How the translation process works
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Send complete scans. Email clear scans or photographs of every page and both sides of each document. Include all stamps, apostilles and attachments.
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Tell us where the documents will be used. Specify that the documents are for MIGRIS or a residence permit and mention the basis of the application, if known.
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Receive a tailored quotation. We confirm the price, turnaround time, certification method, source language and required delivery format.
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Translation and certification. The document is translated into Lithuanian, including relevant visible text, stamps and endorsements, and certified in the agreed form.
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Electronic or paper delivery. You receive the agreed digital files, paper originals or both. Delivery to an institution in Lithuania may be arranged where permitted.
Do you need to send the original document?
For translation work, clear scanned copies are usually sufficient. However, the original may be required if notarisation is requested, if the translation must be attached to the original, or if the receiving authority asks to inspect original documents.
Official guidance for applications submitted through an external service provider also states that applicants may need to attend with original documents. Therefore, do not rely on a digital translation alone unless the authority responsible for your case has confirmed that it is sufficient.
Which language should the translation be made from?
If your document is issued in one language and is accompanied by an English translation, send us both versions. The receiving institution may require a Lithuanian translation based on the original language rather than an intermediary translation. Confirming this early helps avoid delays and duplicate work.
Certification and delivery formats
Depending on the instructions for your case, AIRV may provide:
- a translation certified with the translation bureau’s stamp and the translator’s signature
- a notarised translation when specifically required
- a signed and stamped PDF scan
- an electronically signed ADOC file when agreed and suitable for the intended submission
- a certified paper translation for collection or delivery.
Important: Electronic filing rules and accepted formats may change. Confirm the required format in your MIGRIS application or directly with the receiving institution before submission.
Apostille or legalisation
Some foreign-issued documents must be apostilled or legalised before they can be used in Lithuania. The correct procedure depends on the issuing country, the document and the purpose for which it will be used.
Send a scan showing the complete document and all existing certifications. We can explain what to check, but the final requirement must be confirmed with the Migration Department or another receiving authority.
Turnaround time and payment
Many short standard documents can be translated within 1–2 business days after the order and payment are confirmed. Rare languages, larger document packages, notarisation or urgent coordination may require additional time.
International clients may pay by bank transfer or PayPal. We provide an exact quotation after reviewing the documents.
Frequently asked questions
Are AIRV translations accepted for MIGRIS applications?
Yes. AIRV prepares translations in accordance with the requirements applied to documents submitted through MIGRIS. Our translations are certified with the translation bureau’s stamp and the translator’s signature and are accepted for MIGRIS procedures.
If an institution identifies an issue, it is generally related to the source document or the application itself—for example, the wrong document was submitted, a required stamp, apostille or legalisation is missing, or additional supporting documents are needed—not to the format or certification of the AIRV translation.
Can I receive the translation electronically?
Yes. Depending on your needs, we can provide a signed and stamped PDF scan and, when agreed, an electronically signed ADOC file. Please confirm which format is required for your submission.
Do I always need a notarised translation?
No. Notarisation is not required in every MIGRIS procedure. We arrange it when the receiving institution’s instructions specifically require it.
Do all pages, stamps and apostilles need to be translated?
Official translations normally cover the relevant text on all pages and both sides of the document, including stamps, apostilles and endorsements. Send the complete document so that the scope can be assessed correctly.
Can I order from abroad?
Yes. Send scans by email for review and quotation. If physical originals are required, they may be sent to our Vilnius or Kaunas office together with your full name, email address and telephone number.
Can AIRV submit my MIGRIS application for me?
This service covers document translation, certification and agreed document logistics. AIRV does not replace the Migration Department or provide a guarantee regarding residence-permit eligibility or the outcome of an application.
Request a document review
Email your documents to info@airv.lt. Please include:
• all pages and both sides of each document
• the source and target languages
• the purpose of submission, such as MIGRIS, studies, employment or family reunification
• the required deadline
• the preferred format: PDF, ADOC, paper or a combination.
AIRV Translation Bureau • Offices in Vilnius and Kaunas • International clients welcome
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How the cost of translation is calculated?
The pricing model is based on the number of symbols. One standard translation page consists of 1,500 symbols excluding spaces. Different rates apply to different language combinations and for this reason, call or email to the translation agency and ask for more specific price. You should specify a) a language combination; b) a required translation service.
Is it possible to order translation services remotely?
Yes. If you need a notarized document, you can deliver your documents or texts by email and the translation agency shall take care of everything–they shall provide you with an electronic version of the translation validated by the agency.
Are urgent translation tasks charged extra?
No. We take every step to complete the translation as soon as possible and deliver it to a customer and therefore, we do not apply additional charges.
Are interpreting (consecutive and simultaneous) services offered?
Yes. Highly professional interpreters provide this service. Interpreters are selected subject to the field of specialisation, e.g. interpreting during events, conferences, commercial negotiations etc.
Is it possible to complete paperwork in Lithuania, if a customer is abroad?
Definitely yes. The translation agency helps the customers abroad very often: they can rely on us when they need translation, notarisation or legalisation services. You can email us the documents you need to be translated, or, alternatively, you can choose courier or prepaid post services. The documents will be prepared in line with your requirements.
Is it possible to order translation of sound and video records?
Yes. We offer the translation of more than 30 sound recording formats, including AIFF, M4A, MP3, MP4, WAV and WMA. We can also work with YouTube and other resources.
What translation fields we handle?
We have professional translators working in such fields as medicine, finance, engineering, law, advertising as well as creative translations.
Are online translations time-saving?
As usual, our response time is very short. Whether you decide to order translations online or to visit our physical offices, we shall do everything for you as soon as possible.
What makes the translation cost-effective?
We use the latest translation technologies and software. They can recognise repetition and thus save your money. This is not an automated translation but rather translation tools that allow to maintain the original formatting of the translated text. If any text was translated before, the tool will offer the repeated segments of the text automatically. In this way, the translation process is shorter, cheaper and of better quality.
Where exactly the translation office in Vilnius is?
Our translation office in Vilnius is at Raugyklos g. 4A, LT-01139. The easiest way to find it is by walking or driving along Raugyklos Street from the Margutis sculpture towards V. Šopeno Street. You can park your car on the street in front of the office (there is a yellow zone nearby). You will easily spot the office signboard. You are welcome to drop by.
Digital certification of translations – is it a free service?
With the rapid changes in living conditions during the global COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of eco friendly translation, a service that has been on the market for a number of years, has grown significantly. This means that we will digitally certify the translations of the documents for which you do not need a hard copy, free of charge, using our office stamps, making the process completely paperless. Let's protect our planet and print responsibly.

