Ministers authorized to grant entry to foreign specialists

The Lithuanian Cabinet on Monday authorized ministers to allow foreign specialists to arrive in the country.

"In an effort to reduce the administrative burden and expedite the process, we propose to scrap the excessive requirement that foreigners' arrival be approved by the government," Health Minister Arunas Dulkys told the Cabinet.

Individual ministers will make decisions on whether to grant entry to specialists in areas falling within their competence, he said.

Until now, the full Cabinet's approval was required, except for certain professions, such as athletes, journalists or artists.