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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 10, 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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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 7 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..

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Lithuania visa?

Applications go via VFS Global.

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.

Sources

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