How Much Does a Lithuania Visa Cost for Indians in 2026?

Two separate payments make up the cost: the consular visa fee, which goes to Lithuania, and the VFS service fee. This article breaks down both for every category, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For documents, forms and the full process, read our Lithuania visa guide for Indians.

What does an Indian adult pay for a Lithuanian Schengen visa?

For a tourist, business or family-visit trip of up to 90 days, an adult (12 years and above) pays:

• Visa fee: EUR 90, charged in INR at the current exchange rate.
• VFS service fee: EUR 17.90, shown by VFS as INR 1,980, inclusive of GST.

The visa fee is paid in cash or by debit or credit card at the VFS centre. VFS does not publish one fixed rupee figure for the adult Schengen fee; it only states that INR is charged at the current exchange rate. The one Schengen-category rupee figure it does print is for short-term student visas: INR 7,067 for EUR 90.

How do fees differ for children, EU family members and long stays?

The national visa fee is the same EUR 120 whether you are a student or a skilled worker. Only the VFS charge differs slightly for the most in-demand jobs category.

Which VFS service fee applies to you?

VFS Global sets its charge by visa group, not by purpose:

• Schengen categories, applicants aged 12 and above: INR 1,980 (EUR 17.90).
• Schengen categories, children aged 0–11: no service fee.
• National D visa categories: Rs 1,638.
• Most In-Demand Jobs national visa: Rs 1,581.

All VFS charges are inclusive of GST. Files lodged at satellite centres take an additional 2–3 days in transit to New Delhi before the Embassy's clock starts.

What happens to your money if Lithuania refuses the visa?

The consular fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. A refused applicant receives a standard form giving the reasons and can appeal against Lithuania's decision, following the procedure and time limit stated on that form.

The refusal numbers are worth knowing before you pay. European Commission data shows a Schengen refusal rate of 35.7% for applications lodged at Lithuanian consulates in India in 2025 (337 visas not issued; 944 applications lodged), and 31.1% in 2024 (213 visas not issued; 681 applications lodged). These are past outcomes across all applicants. They do not predict any one application, but they show why a complete, well-documented file matters.

Which costs sit outside the fee table?

Lithuania's May 2026 checklist adds requirements that you pay for separately:

• Travel medical insurance from the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies, valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering the whole trip including arrival and departure days. Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are not obliged to buy it.
• Two photos, 35mm x 45mm, white background, face at least 80% of the frame, not older than six months. Scanned photos and colour photocopies are refused.
• Flight reservations to and from the Schengen area. A verifiable flight reservation is enough; you need not buy the ticket first.
• Accommodation proof: hotel reservations, a holiday home or a host's MIGRIS invitation.
• Financial documents: an original three-month bank statement stamped and signed by the bank, and ITR acknowledgements for the last two assessment years.

National D applicants must also show means of subsistence, set as a share of Lithuania's minimum monthly wage: 0.5 of it per month for work-permit and study visas, a full minimum wage per month for most in-demand jobs, plus funds to return. VFS quotes euro amounts that may be outdated, so confirm current figures with the Embassy or Lithuania's Migration Department.

How long after paying will the Embassy decide?

The Embassy of Lithuania aims to process Schengen and national D applications within 15 calendar days from the day the file reaches its visa section, extendable to 30 days. Full-time student D visas take 14 days if no additional consultation is required. Applications can be lodged up to six months before the trip.

Before you pay

• Fill the Schengen form online in MIGRIS (migracija.lt); national D forms go through visa.vrm.lt/epm.
• Check your passport: issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond your return, two empty pages.
• If a sponsor or host is involved, have their MIGRIS invitation number ready.

Yatra For Fun's office in Gurugram, India, prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Schengen applications. A flight reservation costs INR 1,000, and the full set of four documents is INR 3,000. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or visit the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Lithuania visa fee by card?

Yes. VFS states the visa fee can be paid in cash or by debit or credit card. The euro fee is converted into INR at the current exchange rate on the day you pay.

Do children pay the Lithuania VFS service fee?

For Schengen categories, children aged 0–11 pay no VFS service fee. Applicants aged 12 and above pay INR 1,980. Children aged 6–12 pay a reduced visa fee of EUR 45.

Is the Lithuanian student visa cheaper than the work visa?

No. All national D categories, including long-term study, work permit, residence permit and most in-demand jobs, carry the same EUR 120 (INR 10,601) visa fee. Only the VFS charge differs, at Rs 1,638 or Rs 1,581.

Do Indians need a visa for Lithuania?

Yes. India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa to cross the Schengen external borders (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806). There is no eVisa or visa on arrival, and you must give biometrics in person at VFS.