Bordered by Belarus, Poland and Latvia, Lithuania is a Baltic country that has been quite the destination for people from all over the world. With over 2.8 million people, the country is the only country in the world that has its own official scent known as the ‘scent of Lithuania’. To visit this country, you would a Lithuania visa.
Be it any purpose, you will need a visa to enter Lithuania. Being a Schengen country itself, nationals of other Schengen nations and visa-free nations do not require a permit to enter. The Lithuanian permit is mainly issued as the short term category and long term category. With this, you are free to visit any of the countries belonging to the Schengen.
The process of applying for the Lithuania visa from India is done online. However, the document and application submission has to be done in person at the embassy or one of the embassies appointed VACs. However, before starting the application, it is vital to determine if you are eligible to apply for the particular category of the Lithuania visa. After this, you must proceed to obtain all the documents necessary for the process. You may then proceed to make the application as follows -
Please note that if you have submitted your biometrics to the Visa Information System (VIS) in the past 5 years, you do not have to submit them again. In this case, you may not have to make the submission in person. Ensure that you submit only genuine documents and provide correct information. Providing fake documents and false information are automatic grounds for visa rejection.
Based on the duration of the visit and the purpose of the visit, the Lithuania visa can be classified as follows -
Based on the requirements, the following are the list of documents you must submit. Keep in mind that these are only general documents. Based on the individual category, there will be additional documents required.
The Lithuania Schengen visa fees for Indian citizens depends on several factors such as the number of entries, the type of the permit, the stay duration, biometric charges, as well as any other service charges. It can also vary depending upon the foreign exchange rates. As a result, you must check the exact fees before starting the application.
Entry | Purpose | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees |
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Multiple entry Normal | Business | 90 days | 3 months | 7120.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Business | 90 days | 3 months | 7120.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Study | 90 days | 3 months | 5340.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Study | 90 days | 3 months | 5340.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Work | 90 days | 3 months | 5340.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Work | 90 days | 3 months | 5340.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Tourist | 90 days | 3 months | 7120.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Tourist | 90 days | 3 months | 7120.0 |
The processing time for the Lithuania Visa depends on the number of entries, the stay duration, type of the permit, volume of applications at the embassy, as well as your previous travel history. Normally, it is issued in about 15 working days. However, this can vary significantly, and as a result, it is suggested that you apply well in advance.
While you are awaiting a response, you can check the Lithuania visa application status of your application by visiting https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-Passporttracking/Track and entering the visa reference number and date of birth. You may also contact your travel agency to know the status of your application.
The application for the Lithuanian permit has to be done online. The submission of the documents, however, can be done either directly at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania situated in New Delhi, or at one of the VACs located across India.
The possibility for an extension depends on the category of the permit. The short category permits cannot be extendable under normal conditions. However, in certain extreme cases such as a Force Majeure, or other emergency reasons, you may be granted an extension. The long term category may be extended in some cases.
Generally, there are not any mandatory medical test requirements for the permit. However, in certain special cases of the long term category, you may need a medical check-up done. In either case, it is suggested that you get a medical check-up done before travelling to a foreign country.
As per the regulations, there are no specific amount of funds that you will have to possess in order to apply for a Lithuanian permit. As per the rules, you must possess funds to support your stay period. As a result, depending upon your stay duration, you must prove that you have the funds for your basic expenses such as food, shelter, travel, etc for the entire duration.