The President’s press service told BNS the President attempts to meet with every individual requesting citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania, however if the person due to his age, disability, or other reason is unable to attend such a meeting, the decision is made without it.

According to the Lithuanian Law of Citizenship, the president can grant citizenship in accordance to the procedure of naturalization, simplified procedure, and exceptional cases based on the right of return.

The Minister of the Interior signed the decrees of the presidential regarding the granting and the return of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania.