To visit Lithuania, all citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus must apply for a Schengen or Lithuanian visa. Lithuania has been a member of the European Union since 2004, therefore, its visa regime is similar to the requirements that apply to countries of the Schengen zone.
Lithuania plays a significant mediating role in the distribution of flows of emigrants passing through its territory. Entry rules also provide for transit routes with a simplified visa regime.
Visas to Lithuania
Requirements are provided depending on the type and purpose of travel. Short-term tourist visas to Lithuania are issued if the main purpose of the trip is tourism.
When Lithuania is just a transfer point, and the main purpose of the trip is a third country that is not in the Schengen zone, a category “B” transit visa is issued. Its validity period is not more than five days.
A Category A transit visa is issued when a foreign citizen is sent to a country outside the Schengen area, but transferring to another plane is carried out at the airport of arrival. This visa is valid for 24 hours.
If a long repeated stay in the country is expected, a national Lithuanian visa is issued . Its validity period is 90 days or more. Such visas to Lithuania provide an opportunity to work or study in this country, and for a rather long time.
Required documents
Visas to Lithuania are issued only upon personal submission of documents by the applicant. In addition, if the slightest doubt arises regarding the purpose, circumstances and other factors, an additional interview is conducted with the applicant and they are required to provide additional data.
Of the main documents you must submit:
- International passport.
- Color photo.
- Receipt of payment of state fees.
- Health insurance.
- Copies of the pages of the internal passport.
A visa to Lithuania is issued by invitation upon availability of the relevant document issued in the prescribed manner, and after justifying the purpose of the visit.
If a foreign citizen owns real estate in the Republic of Lithuania, he can be issued both a single and multiple entry visa if there are documents confirming the right of this property.
The set of documents may vary depending on the type of visa, so some details should be taken into account when applying.
Nuances of applying for a visa to Lithuania
A Schengen visa allows entry into EU countries only through Lithuania. In addition, this particular country should be the end point of the route, and it should be given an advantage.
If you plan to stay in Lithuania for no more than ten days, you can not worry about the official invitation from the citizens of this country. If you have a Schengen visa , you can stay in Lithuania for no more than three months. If you plan a longer trip, you should obtain a residence permit in Lithuania or a national visa.
Consular fee
When applying for a visa to Lithuania, you need to pay a consular fee of 35 euros. If urgent consideration of the application is necessary, then the amount of the fee is doubled, up to 70 euros.