Compensation to cover part of the relocation expenses for a worker coming to Lithuania

From July 1, Lithuania will reimburse the costs of attracting the missing highly qualified specialists.

The Seimas approved the amendments to the Law on Employment prepared by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, according to which one-time benefits are granted to highly qualified specialists, as well as to companies employing them.

It is envisaged that the one-time compensation to cover a part of the relocation costs for an employee coming to Lithuania will amount to about 3 thousand. EUR (4.1 MMA). Companies are reimbursed for the costs of finding highly qualified employees abroad – up to 5.2 thousand. EUR (7.1 MMA).