Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Visa Types
You can apply for a short-term visa for stays in the Schengen Area of no more than three months (90 days) in a period of six months (180 days) from the date of entry into the Schengen Area.
Short Term Visas
Schengen visa
Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who’s been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.
Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
A Schengen visa is a short stay visa, i.e. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.
As a general rule, a visa should be applied for prior to the intended journey at the consulate of the competent Member State in the applicant's country of residence.
If the travel destination is one Member State, that Member State's consulate must deal with the application. A single trip is considered when an applicant enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.
If the travel destination includes more than one Member State, or if several separate visits are to be carried out within a period of two months, the application must be dealt with by the consulate of the main destination. The main destination is understood to be the destination where the applicant intends to spend the longest time or where the main purpose of the intended journey is carried out.
If no main destination can be determined, the consulate of the Member State whose external border the applicant intends to cross first must deal with the application.
Generally an application for a multiple-entry visa should be dealt with by the Member State that constitutes the usual main destination; i.e. the Member State of the most frequent destination or in the case of absence of such a destination, the Member State of the first envisaged trip.
Controls at the border
Your short-stay visa allows you to travel to Lithuania and usually to other Schengen States. But it does not automatically entitle you to enter the Schengen area. You may have to provide certain information at the border or other controls.
You may, for instance, have to provide information on your means of support, how long you intend to stay in Lithuania, and why you are visiting Lithuania. In some cases, such checks may result in a refusal for the visa holder to enter Lithuania or the Schengen area. It is therefore recommended that you carry with you copies of the documents, which you presented when you applied for the visa (e.g. letters of invitation, travel confirmations, other documents stating the purpose of your stay). This will help to make the border control procedure easier and avoid delays at the border.
The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. travel tickets must be provided, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.
Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to 6 months before the intended departure date.
The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.
The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission.
If a visa application is returned by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.
Prior consultations:
On the grounds of a threat to public policy, internal security, international relations or public health, a Schengen Member State may require the central authorities of other Schengen Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. For more information please see here.
Tourism/Other private visits
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Overview
A tourist visa is issued for tourism and sightseeing in Lithuania without an invitation from a Lithuanian contact.
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Visa Fees
VISA FEE LIST Ordinary fee (aged 18 years and above) 90 € Children between 0- 18 years No fee Nationals of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 € Spouse and/or Child of EU Citizen No Fee
Please Note:
- There is a service charge of 17,90 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
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The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
Form Filling (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 234 TL Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 15 TL Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 140 TL Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 12 € - All Visa Fee and VFS service charges are to be paid in cash only in Euro.
- All optional services are to be paid in cash only in TL.
- Metal Euro coins and 500 Euro banknotes are not acceptable.
Requirements for visa application fee exemption (from 01/12/2020; valid for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, Morocco):
For Schengen visa (type C) applicants:
- Family members of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and other Member States of the European Union or Member States of the European Free Trade Association,
- Applicants under the age of 18,
- Students who will travel for educational or training purposes, students who are studying postgraduate education and teachers who will accompany them,
- Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of scientific research as defined by the European Parliament and the Council, in order to facilitate the problem of uniform short stay in Member States,
- Representatives and participants of these institutions, aged 25 and under, who will participate in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations (NGOs),
- Applicants with diplomatic and service passports.
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Documents Required
Touristic Check List Please click here to see the checklist on the Embassy's website.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 3-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against white background
- Distance of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- No glasses
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Processing Time
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
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Online Application Form
To fill your application form kindly click here
Business Visit
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Overview
A business visa is granted for those who are visiting Lithuania for conference meetings.
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Visa Fees
VISA FEE LIST Ordinary fee (aged 18 years and above) 90 € Children between 0- 18 years No fee Nationals of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 € Spouse and/or Child of EU Citizen No Fee
Please Note:
- There is a service charge of 17,90 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
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The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
Form Filling (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 234 TL Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 15 TL Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 140 TL Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 12 € - All Visa Fee and VFS service charges are to be paid in cash only in Euro.
- All optional services are to be paid in cash only in TL.
- Metal Euro coins and 500 Euro banknotes are not acceptable.
Requirements for visa application fee exemption (from 01/12/2020; valid for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, Morocco):
For Schengen visa (type C) applicants:
- Family members of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and other Member States of the European Union or Member States of the European Free Trade Association,
- Applicants under the age of 18,
- Students who will travel for educational or training purposes, students who are studying postgraduate education and teachers who will accompany them,
- Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of scientific research as defined by the European Parliament and the Council, in order to facilitate the problem of uniform short stay in Member States,
- Representatives and participants of these institutions, aged 25 and under, who will participate in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations (NGOs),
- Applicants with diplomatic and service passports.
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Documents Required
Business-Commercial Check List Please click here to see the checklist on the Embassy's website.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 3-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against white background
- Distance of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- No glasses
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Processing Time
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
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Online Application Form
To fill your application form kindly click here
Cultural, Scientific or Sport activities
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Overview
A Cultural visa is granted for those who are visiting Lithuania for Cultural , Scientific or Sports Events
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Visa Fees
VISA FEE LIST Ordinary fee (aged 18 years and above) 90 € Children between 0- 18 years No fee Nationals of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 € Spouse and/or Child of EU Citizen No Fee Applicants, who apply Schengen Visa to participate in EU programs and cultural context. (0 – 25 years old) No Fee Applicants, who apply Schengen Visa to participate in EU programs and cultural context. (26 years old and above) 90 Euro
Please Note:
- There is a service charge of 17,90 Euro (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
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The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
Form Filling (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 234 TL Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 15 TL Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 140 TL Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 12 € - All charges Visa Fee, VFS service charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
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Documents Required
Cultural Check List Please click here to see the checklist on the Embassy's website.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 3-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against white background
- Distance of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- No glasses
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Processing Time
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
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Online Application Form
To fill your application form kindly click here
Student
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Overview
A study visa is granted for those who are visiting Lithuania for study , or participation in EU education , training or research programmes.
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Visa Fees
VISA FEE LIST Ordinary fee (aged 18 years and above) 90 € Children between 0- 18 years No fee Nationals of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 € Erasmus Students School pupils, students, postgraduate students (0 – 25 years old) and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training No fee Erasmus Students (26 years old and above) 90 € Please Note:
- There is a service charge of 17,90 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
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The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
SERVICE TYPE SERVICE FEE Form Filling (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 234 TL Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 15 TL Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 140 TL Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 12 € - All Visa Fee and VFS service charges are to be paid in cash only in Euro.
- All optional services are to be paid in cash only in TL.
- Metal Euro coins and 500 Euro banknotes are not acceptable.
Requirements for visa application fee exemption (from 01/12/2020; valid for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, Morocco):
For Schengen visa (type C) applicants:
- Family members of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and other Member States of the European Union or Member States of the European Free Trade Association,
- Applicants under the age of 18,
- Students who will travel for educational or training purposes, students who are studying postgraduate education and teachers who will accompany them,
- Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of scientific research as defined by the European Parliament and the Council, in order to facilitate the problem of uniform short stay in Member States,
- Representatives and participants of these institutions, aged 25 and under, who will participate in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations (NGOs),
- Applicants with diplomatic and service passports.
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Documents Required
Student Check List Please click here to see the checklist on the Embassy's website.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 3-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against white background
- Distance of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- No glasses
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Processing Time
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
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Online Application Form
To fill your application form kindly click here
Close Relatives/Family Members Visits
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Overview
Visiting Family/Friends visas are issued to those traveling to Lithuania to see relatives or friends residing in the country.
You need to apply for the relevant visa type if you enter Lithuania with one of the following purposes:
- Family members of Lithuanian or EU citizens (including EEA and Switzerland), who don’t live in their home country in accordance with EU directive 2004/38
*Please follow the relevant link for the supporting documents to be provided:*
- Family members of EU/EEA/EFTA citizens, holding other residence document than the Residence Card of a Family Member of an EEA National, and travelling together with an EU/EEA/EFTA citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA/EFTA citizens, not travelling together with an EU/EEA/EFTA citizen
- Other applicants
- Family members of Lithuanian or EU citizens (including EEA and Switzerland), who don’t live in their home country in accordance with EU directive 2004/38
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Visa Fees
VISA FEE LIST Ordinary fee (aged 18 years and above) 90 € Children between 0- 18 years No fee Nationals of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 € Spouse and/or Child of EU Citizen No Fee
Please Note:
- There is a service charge of 17,90 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
-
The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
Form Filling (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 234 TL Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 15 TL Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 140 TL Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 12 € - All Visa Fee and VFS service charges are to be paid in cash only in Euro.
- All optional services are to be paid in cash only in TL.
- Metal Euro coins and 500 Euro banknotes are not acceptable.
Requirements for visa application fee exemption (from 01/12/2020; valid for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, Morocco):
For Schengen visa (type C) applicants:
- Family members of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and other Member States of the European Union or Member States of the European Free Trade Association,
- Applicants under the age of 18,
- Students who will travel for educational or training purposes, students who are studying postgraduate education and teachers who will accompany them,
- Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of scientific research as defined by the European Parliament and the Council, in order to facilitate the problem of uniform short stay in Member States,
- Representatives and participants of these institutions, aged 25 and under, who will participate in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations (NGOs),
- Applicants with diplomatic and service passports.
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Documents Required
Family-Friend Visit Spouse of Lithuanian Citizen Family Members Of EU/EEA/EFTA Citizens Please click here to see the checklist on the Embassy's website.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 3-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against white background
- Distance of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- No glasses
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Processing Time
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
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Online Application Form
To fill your application form kindly click here
Truck Drivers
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Overview
Truck Driver category are issued to those traveling to Lithuania for truck transportation purposes.
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Visa Fees
VISA FEE LIST Ordinary fee (aged 18 years and above) 90 € Children between 0- 18 years No fee Nationals of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 € Spouse and/or Child of EU Citizen No Fee Please Note:
- There is a service charge of 17,90 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
-
The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
SERVICE TYPE SERVICE FEE Form Filling (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 234 TL Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 15 TL Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 140 TL Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 12 € - All Visa Fee and VFS service charges are to be paid in cash only in Euro.
- All optional services are to be paid in cash only in TL.
- Metal Euro coins and 500 Euro banknotes are not acceptable.
Requirements for visa application fee exemption (from 01/12/2020; valid for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, Morocco):
For Schengen visa (type C) applicants:
- Family members of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and other Member States of the European Union or Member States of the European Free Trade Association,
- Applicants under the age of 18,
- Students who will travel for educational or training purposes, students who are studying postgraduate education and teachers who will accompany them,
- Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of scientific research as defined by the European Parliament and the Council, in order to facilitate the problem of uniform short stay in Member States,
- Representatives and participants of these institutions, aged 25 and under, who will participate in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations (NGOs),
- Applicants with diplomatic and service passports.
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Documents Required
Truck Drivers Check List Please click here to see the checklist on the Embassy's website.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 3-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against white background
- Distance of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- No glasses
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Processing Time
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
-
Online Application Form
To fill your application form kindly click here