Lithuania

Information for all students

Students should ensure that their passports are signed and stamped when entering and exiting Border Control. These stamps will prove the duration of your visit and, more importantly, prove to the visa official that you have not overstayed your 90-day visit.

It is important to understand the Schengen 90/180 rule. You are allocated 90 visa-free days to use within the Schengen Zone, however you must remember these are rolling days and are added onto a cumulative total of days in the Schengen region. Leaving and entering does not reset your calculator – only leaving for a period of 90 days in a non-Schengen country will reset your Visa-free 90-day allowance.

Read more about the Schengen rules

Studying for up to 3 months

Depending upon nationality, students who wish to study in Lithuania for 90 days or less can do so without the need for a visa. To determine if you can travel to Lithuania without a visa, please see the list of non-visa required countries.

If you do not require a visa, you can enter Lithuania for up to 90 days to complete the following activities:

• Running or attending job interviews
• Going to court as a witness
• Attending trade fairs
• Attending board meetings
• Meeting clients or customers (including entertainment, like eating at a restaurant)
• Meeting colleagues, contractors or sellers
• Fact-finding visits
• Negotiating, signing and executing deals or contracts
• Attending, speaking or presenting at a conference (unpaid only)
• Studying
• Team-building activities
• Visiting business partners
• Conducting research or developing professional contacts

If you are a UK student or non-EU/EEA student, you are a third-country national. If your time in Lithuania does not exceed 90 days, you will be issued with a Schengen short-stay visa (C visa).

Gather your documents

To apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (C visa), you will need to gather the following the documents:

• Visa application form 
• Passport with two blank visa pages, valid for 3 months beyond expected departure, issued within the last 10 years 
• One recent photograph 
• Visa fee where applicable 
• Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of stay, valid for all Schengen states, minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR. 
• Documentation allowing for the assessment of your intention to leave the territory member of the Member States 
• Certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment  
• Student card or certificate of courses to be attended 
• Documents in relation to accommodation, or proof of sufficient means to cover the accommodation. 

Discover the full list of required documents here.

How to apply

Students should submit all visa applications to the Lithuanian Consulate or Embassy.

The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland cooperates with the external service provider VFS Global Services (UK) Ltd.

Applications for Schengen visas and National visas for students can be submitted at Visa Application Centres in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Studying for up to 6 months

Non-EU/EEA students who want to stay in Lithuania for up to 6 months will need to apply for a long-stay National D visa.

If you plan on being in Lithuania for more than 12 months, you should make an application for a Temporary Residence Permit instead.

Gather your documents

To apply for a long-stay National D visa, you must gather the following documents:

• Application for issuing the National visa, completed and signed by the applicant in the established format
• 1 colour passport photo (35x45mm with a light coloured backgrou, no older than 6 months)
• Valid passport
• A copy of the valid passport and all of its stamped pages
• Proof of sufficient funds for subsistence (at least 365 EUR per month, plus 730 EUR for the return to the state of origin)
• Travel health insurance
• Mediation letter electronically submitted by the higher school
• Letter of acceptance

Your valid passport must have:

• A validity period of at least 3 months beyond the validity period of the requested visa
• At least 2 blank pages
• Been issued within the last 10 years

Your travel health insurance must:

• Cover the entire period of your intended stay
• Be valid in all participant states of the Schengen Area
• Cover a minimum of 30 000 EUR

How to apply

Students should apply online for an online registration for an appointment at the Migration office in Lithuania.

Upon arrival

All full-time students studying long term in Lithuania are required to register with the Migration Department within three months of arrival.

You must obtain a certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania and declare your place of residence.

To register with the Migration Department, you must complete an online application form and upload the following documents:

• Valid travel document (passport or ID card)
• Proof of sufficient means of support (at least 129 EUR per month)
• European Health Insurance Card (or private health insurance)
• Original/electronically signed copy of your Certificate of Student Status ("pažyma apie studijas"), which can be ordered through your VU IS eStudent application
• Commitment to declare the place of residence
• State fee in the amount of 8.60 EUR (payment code 5740)

Students should apply in person at the neartest Visa Application Centre or Consulate.

Working for up to 3 months

UK/non-EU/EEA students who wish to work in Lithuania via an Internship/Traineeship for a duration of less than 90 days can complete some work-related activities under the Schengen visa waiver.

EU/EEA nationals do not need a visa or work permit to work in Lithuania. To stay for up to 90 days, you only need your ID card or passport. For longer stays you must acquire a certificate confirming right to temporarily reside in Lithuania from the Migration department.

All other students who need a visa must apply for a National visa D.

Gather your documents

In order to apply for your National visa D, you must gather the following documents:

• Completed application form 
• Passport, valid for 3 months after your intended departure date, issued within the past 10 years and have a minimum of 2 blank pages 
• Passport photo (35mm x 45mm) taken within 6 months of applying 
• Health insurance that covers your entire stay 
• Proof you can support yourself financially for at least 3 months 
• The Lithuanian employer will need to submit an official invitation letter mediation letter online via MIGRIS confirming the purpose of your stay 

Please note that the number of employer mediation letters must be indicated for the visa service.

Discover the full list of documents.

How to apply

The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the UK outsources some Consular services to the external service provider VF Services (UK) Ltd. Applications for Schengen visas and National visas for students can be submitted at the Visa Application Centres in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Start the application process.

A National D Visa can take between 15-45 days to process and remains valid for up to 12 months.

Working for up to 6 months

UK/non-EU/EEA students who wish to work in Lithuania via an Internship/Traineeship for a duration of more than 90 days. The request must be submitted via the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS). If you are a non EU/EEA citizen to work in Lithuania for up to 6 months you must apply for a National D visa. 

If you are working for more than 6 months, you’ll need to extend your visa or apply for a temporary residence permit instead. You will only be able to work lawfully after you receive the temporary residence permit. 

EU/EEA nationals do not need a visa or work permit to work in Lithuania. To stay for up to 90 days, you only need your ID card or passport. For longer stays you must acquire a certificate confirming right to temporarily reside in Lithuania from the Migration department

Prior to applying for your temporary Residence Permit, your employer in Lithuania must contact the Employment Service to confirm that your work conforms to the Lithuanian labor market needs. For employed work, your employer in Lithuania must submit an online LDU notification to the Social Security Fund Board (SoDra).

Gather your documents

In order to apply for a National D Visa, you will need to gather the following documents:

• Completed application form 
• Passport, valid for 3 months after your intended departure date, issued within the past 10 years and have a minimum of 2 blank pages 
• Passport photo (35mm x 45mm) taken within 6 months of applying 
• Health insurance that covers your entire stay 
• Proof you can support yourself financially for at least 3 months 
• The Lithuanian employer will need to submit an official invitation letter mediation letter online via MIGRIS confirming the purpose of your stay 

Discover the full list of documents.

How to apply

To apply for a National D Visa, you must do the following:

• Submit a National D visa application online via the Lithuania Migration Information System (MIGRIS) upon arrival.
• In the UK, you must submit your biometric data at a VFS Global Centre by booking and attending an in-person appointment.
• The Lithuanian employer submits an online  notification (LDU) to the Social Security Fund Board (SoDra) informing the authorities of your employment in Lithuania.

Find out more information here.

Temporary Resident Permit

If you are working in Lithuania for more than 3 months you will need a temporary residence permit. This can take up to 2 months to process.

Gather your documents

To apply for a temporary resident permit, you will need the following:

• Valid passport  
• Health insurance for a minimum of 1 year or the length of your anticipated residence permit if it is for longer than 1 year 
• Proof that you can support yourself financially for at least 3 months 
• Police certificate (legalised with an apostille), if you’ve had a conviction in the last 2 years 
• Marriage certificate, if married and your spouse is joining you 
• Birth certificates for any children joining you (legalised with an apostille) 

They may also require additional documents depending on the purpose of your stay, such as: 

• Employment contract or offer
• Documents confirming the company is carrying out the activities it’s registered to carry out
• Proof that you’re working as a performer or in sports, if applicable
• Journalist’s accreditation card, if applicable
• Certificate showing you’re accredited for your profession, if applicable
• A description of the work activity you’re intending to carry out
• Compliance certificate if your profession is regulated

How to apply

To apply for a temporary resident permit, you must do the following:

• Create an online account and apply for a temporary residence permit.
• The Lithuanian employer should submit an online  notification  (LDU), this should be completed no later than one working day before you start work.
• If you are in the UK you must submit your biometric data at a VFS Global Centre by booking and attending an in-person appointment. If you are already in Lithuania, book an in-person appointment at the Lithuanian Migration Department.
• Collect your temporary residence permit from the VFS Global Centre or immigration office.
• Declare your place of residence to the migration department or municipality within 1 month of collecting your permit in accordance with the procedure determined by the Director of SE “Center of Registers”.