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Lithuania visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS GlobalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Lithuania visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Schengen visa — adults (12 years and above) is EUR 90. Processing time (Schengen visa): Within 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy's visa section; may be prolonged to 30 days. Satellite centre submissions take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New Delhi. Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Lithuania visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
EUR 90Schengen visa — adults (12 years and above)
Processing time
Within 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy's visa sectionSchengen visa
Where to apply
VFS Global
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Lithuania visa?

Applies via: VFS Global

Who handles applications in India

Lithuanian Schengen (C) and national (D) visa applications from India are lodged at VFS Global Lithuania Visa Application Centres and decided by the Embassy of Lithuania in New Delhi. The Schengen application form is filled in online via the Lithuanian migration system (MIGRIS/EMigris at migracija.lt), and national visa forms via visa.vrm.lt/epm. Applications can be lodged up to six months before the trip. Applications submitted at satellite centres take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New Delhi. Refused applicants receive a standard form giving the reasons and can appeal against Lithuania's decision following the procedure and time limit stated on it, and the Embassy may ask for additional documents or an interview.

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available: Indians must already hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external border (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806); Lithuanian visas are applied for in India at VFS Global centres, where applicants give biometrics in person.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: there is no Lithuania eVisa. The Schengen application form is filled in online on the Lithuanian migration system (migracija.lt / MIGRIS) and national D-visa forms at visa.vrm.lt/epm, but all Schengen visa applicants in India must appear in person at a VFS Global centre to give biometric data (fingerprints and photo).
Visa-free entry
Not available: India is on the EU list of third countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806), so Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Lithuania.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Lithuania visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Schengen visa — adults (12 years and above)

    EUR 90

    Paid in cash or by debit/credit card; INR as per current exchange rate; non-refundable if refused

  • Schengen visa — children between 6-12 years

    EUR 45

  • Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens

    EUR 0

  • Student visa (Short Term)

    INR 7067 / EUR 90

    Children 6-12 (short term): INR 3594 / EUR 45

  • Student visa (Long Term) / Residence Permit / Already applied for Residence Permit / Work Permit / Most In-Demand Jobs (national visa)

    INR 10601 / EUR 120

Service fee: Schengen categories: VFS service fee EUR 17.90 / INR 1980 (age 12 years and above), children 0-11 years: 0. National visa categories: Rs. 1638/- (Most In-Demand Jobs: Rs. 1581). Inclusive of GST.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Lithuania visa from India?

All applicants

14 items
  • Completed and signed Schengen visa application form (EMigris / MIGRIS)
  • Two recent (not older than six months) high definition 35 mm x 45 mm colour photos, white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame
  • Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond scheduled return, with at least two empty pages
  • MIGRIS invitation letter number (if relying on an inviter/sponsor) or documents confirming purpose and conditions (hotel booking, tour itinerary etc.)
  • Travel medical insurance from the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies, valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering the entire trip incl. arrival and departure dates
  • Flight reservations to and from the Schengen area (and intra-Schengen transport if visiting several states)
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel reservations, holiday home or campus residence; host's sponsorship via MIGRIS invitation)
  • Cover letter signed by the applicant explaining purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation
  • Original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank; Indian ITR acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
  • Employed: pay slips for last three months, employment contract, employer's approval for holidays
  • Company owner/self-employed: company registration certificate incl. GST number; business bank statement and barcode-verifiable ITR
  • Retired: pension statements for last three months and/or proof of regular income from property or business
  • Minors: notarised parental consent and parents' ID copies; Students: enrolment certificate
  • Copies of passport biodata page, last page (Indian passports) and previous Schengen entry/exit stamps (EU harmonised list for India)

Visiting family/friends (incl. family members of Lithuanian citizens)

3 items
  • MIGRIS invitation letter from the family member/friend with address, contact details and intended period of stay
  • Evidence of legal residence of family/friends visited
  • Family of Lithuanian citizen: notarised marriage/birth certificate or custody decision; extract from Lithuanian population register (Gyventoju registras) as applicable

Business trip

2 items
  • MIGRIS invitation letter from the inviting company or organisation
  • Cover letter from the applicant's employer confirming identity, purpose and period/place of stay

Tourism

1 item
  • Certificate of the travel agency confirming an organised trip or any other document indicating travel plans

Study, research or internship

1 item
  • Certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment, or cover letter from the inviting company

Cultural, sports or religious events / film crews

2 items
  • Invitation, entry tickets, enrolments or programmes
  • Film crews: film company letter, crew list, Schengen-state agency letter on film permits, registration with Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or Film Chamber of Commerce

Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens

1 item
  • Travel medical insurance is not obligatory

National visa D (all categories)

4 items
  • Original documents as required by the Embassy
  • Completed and signed national visa application form (visa.vrm.lt/epm)
  • One recent passport photo 35x45, colour, white background
  • Valid passport (2 blank pages, issued within previous 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure)

National visa D – work permit

8 items
  • Completed and signed national visa application form (visa.vrm.lt/epm)
  • Passport with at least 2 blank pages, issued within the previous 10 years, valid 3 months beyond intended departure
  • Mediation letter submitted electronically by the employer through MIGRIS (give the Visa Office the mediation application number)
  • Work permit issued by the Employment Services of the Republic of Lithuania
  • Documentary evidence of work experience; legalised documents proving professional skills
  • Proof of means of subsistence equal to 0.5 of the Lithuanian minimum monthly wage per month (employment contract or bank statement) and funds to return equal to 1 minimum monthly wage
  • Health insurance from the approved list, valid in all Schengen states, minimum EUR 30,000
  • Confirmed air ticket reservation; original documents as required by the Embassy

National visa D – most in-demand jobs

7 items
  • Completed and signed national visa application form (visa.vrm.lt/epm)
  • Valid passport (2 blank pages, issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure)
  • Mediation letter submitted electronically by the employer through MIGRIS
  • Employment contract with a company registered in Lithuania, or employer's obligation to employ, stating workplace, work function, wage and start date
  • Legalised documents confirming qualification; documentary evidence of work experience
  • Proof of means of subsistence equal to 1 minimum monthly wage per month and funds to return
  • Confirmed air ticket reservation; health insurance (approved list, all Schengen states, minimum EUR 30,000); consular fee

National visa D – full-time study (multiple entry)

7 items
  • For students admitted to consecutive full-time studies at a higher education establishment in Lithuania
  • Completed and signed national visa application form (visa.vrm.lt/epm); one 35x45 colour photo, white background; passport (2 blank pages, issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure)
  • Mediation letter submitted electronically through MIGRIS by the Lithuanian institution (give the Visa Office the mediation application number)
  • Health insurance from the approved list, valid in all Schengen states, minimum EUR 30,000; confirmed air ticket reservation (printed on agent/airline letterhead or from the website; cancelled reservations are invalid)
  • Proof of means of subsistence (0.5 of the minimum monthly wage per month) and funds to return (1 minimum monthly wage); original 3-month bank statement stamped and signed by the bank; ITR acknowledgment for the last two assessment years; sponsor's affidavit and financial proof if sponsored
  • Legalised documents of educational background; consular fee
  • Student visa applications must be submitted personally; any fake or invalid document leads to refusal; processing time is 14 days if no additional consultation is required

Photo

What are the Lithuania visa photo specifications?

Size
3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Background
White
  • In colour, not more than 6 months old
  • Face takes up 70-80% of the photograph (May 2026 checklist: at least 80% of the frame)
  • Sharp focus, high quality, no ink marks or creases, no staple marks
  • Looking directly at the camera; without headgear/hat/cap (religious headgear considered case by case)
  • Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows uncovered; hair not tucked behind ears
  • Scanned and colour photocopies not accepted

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Lithuania visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance from the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies, valid for all Schengen countries, at least EUR 30,000 for all risks (accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation), covering the entire trip including arrival and departure dates; multi-entry applicants for the duration of the first trip. Not obligatory for family members of EU/EEA/CH citizens.

Processing

How long does Lithuania visa processing take?

Schengen visa
Within 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy's visa section; may be prolonged to 30 days. Satellite centre submissions take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New Delhi.
National (D) visa – all categories (study, residence permit, work permit, most in-demand jobs)
Processed within 15 calendar days from the day the application arrives at the Embassy's visa section; may be prolonged to 30 days. Satellite centre submissions take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New Delhi.
Student visa (national D, full-time study)
14 days if additional consultation is not required (VFS Study Visit section); general D-visa rule: 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy, extendable to 30

Visa types

Which Lithuania visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen (short stay) visa

  • Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens (applicants under the directive 2004/38/EC)
  • Business trip
  • Study, research, or other types of internship
  • Tourism
  • Visiting family/friends
  • Cultural, sports or religious events
  • Official delegations
  • Medical treatment
  • Seafarers
  • Airport transit

National (D) visa

  • Study Visit
  • Residence Permit
  • Already Applied For Residence Permit
  • Work Permit
  • MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS

Long stay

Lithuania study and work visas for Indians

National visa D – most in-demand jobs

Work

For Indians with a job in a profession on Lithuania's list of most in-demand jobs; the employer files a mediation letter through MIGRIS and the applicant lodges the national D visa at VFS.

  • Profession included in the list of the most in-demand jobs in the Republic of Lithuania
  • Employment contract with a company registered in Lithuania, or the employer's obligation to employ, stating workplace, work function, wage and start date
  • Employer's mediation letter submitted through MIGRIS (mediation application number given to the Visa Office)
  • Legalised qualification documents and documentary evidence of work experience
  • Means of subsistence equal to 1 minimum monthly wage per month (employment contract or bank statement) plus funds to return equal to 1 minimum monthly wage; health insurance minimum EUR 30,000
  • Fee EUR 120 / INR 10601; VFS service charge Rs. 1581
Official page

National visa D – full-time study

Study

Multiple-entry national D visa for Indians admitted to full-time studies at a Lithuanian higher education establishment; the institution files a mediation letter through MIGRIS and the student applies in person at VFS.

  • Admission to consecutive full-time studies and the institution's MIGRIS mediation letter
  • Means of subsistence of 0.5 of the minimum monthly wage per month plus funds to return equal to 1 minimum monthly wage; original 3-month bank statement and 2 years' ITR acknowledgments; sponsor affidavit if sponsored
  • Legalised education documents; health insurance minimum EUR 30,000; confirmed air ticket reservation
  • Fee EUR 120 / INR 10601; processing 14 days if no additional consultation is required
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Lithuania visa?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Statistics & changes

Lithuania visa statistics and recent rule changes

Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Lithuanian consulates in India · 2025
35.7% — 337 visas not issued; 944 applications lodged
Official data
Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Lithuanian consulates in India · 2024
31.1% — 213 visas not issued; 681 applications lodged
Official data

FAQ

Lithuania visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Lithuania visa fee for Indian citizens?

Schengen visa — adults (12 years and above): EUR 90; Schengen visa — children between 6-12 years: EUR 45; Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens: EUR 0. 2 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Schengen categories: VFS service fee EUR 17.90 / INR 1980 (age 12 years and above), children 0-11 years: 0. National visa categories: Rs. 1638/- (Most In-Demand Jobs: Rs. 1581). Inclusive of GST..

What documents are required for a Lithuania visa from India?

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form (EMigris / MIGRIS); Two recent (not older than six months) high definition 35 mm x 45 mm colour photos, white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame; Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond scheduled return, with at least two empty pages; MIGRIS invitation letter number (if relying on an inviter/sponsor) or documents confirming purpose and conditions (hotel booking, tour itinerary etc.); Travel medical insurance from the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies, valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering the entire trip incl. arrival and departure dates; Flight reservations to and from the Schengen area (and intra-Schengen transport if visiting several states). Plus 8 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 10 visa categories.

How long does Lithuania visa processing take for Indians?

Schengen visa: Within 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy's visa section; may be prolonged to 30 days. Satellite centre submissions take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New Delhi.; National (D) visa – all categories (study, residence permit, work permit, most in-demand jobs): Processed within 15 calendar days from the day the application arrives at the Embassy's visa section; may be prolonged to 30 days. Satellite centre submissions take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New Delhi.; Student visa (national D, full-time study): 14 days if additional consultation is not required (VFS Study Visit section); general D-visa rule: 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy, extendable to 30.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Lithuania visa?

Applications go via VFS Global.

Can Indians get a Lithuania visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Indians must already hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external border (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806); Lithuanian visas are applied for in India at VFS Global centres, where applicants give biometrics in person. eVisa — Not available: there is no Lithuania eVisa. The Schengen application form is filled in online on the Lithuanian migration system (migracija.lt / MIGRIS) and national D-visa forms at visa.vrm.lt/epm, but all Schengen visa applicants in India must appear in person at a VFS Global centre to give biometric data (fingerprints and photo). Visa-free entry — Not available: India is on the EU list of third countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806), so Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Lithuania.

What photo size is required for a Lithuania visa?

Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Background: White.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Lithuania visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance from the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies, valid for all Schengen countries, at least EUR 30,000 for all risks (accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation), covering the entire trip including arrival and departure dates; multi-entry applicants for the duration of the first trip. Not obligatory for family members of EU/EEA/CH citizens.

Which Lithuania visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen (short stay) visa and National (D) visa. 15 visa types are listed on this page.

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