Visa & Residence permit

Citizens of the European Union (EU) may enter the Republic of Lithuania and stay there in for a period not exceeding three months starting from the first day of entry into the Republic of Lithuania. The same right is vested to the citizens of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Member States (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein).

All full-time students coming to study in Lithuania for more than 90 days are required to register with the Migration Office within three months from the date of entering Lithuania. They must obtain a certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania and declare their place of residence.

For the registration at the Migration Office the following documents are necessary:

1. Valid passport (or ID card) and its copy;
2. State fee in the amount of 8.60 EUR;
3. Completed application;
4. Proofs of sufficient means of support (at least 125 EUR per month);
5. EU medical insurance card or health insurance;
6. Document confirming your enrolment at Vilnius University (prepared by the faculty coordinator);
7. Commitment to declare the place of residence.

You have an obligation to declare your place of residence (address) in Lithuania by choosing one of the following options:

• upon arrival to the Migration Department at the pre-booked time of your visit for submitting the originals of the documents attached to the application for issue of a temporary residence certificate and your biometric data;
• at eldership or municipality within 1 month after collection of the temporary residence certificate.

Declaration form for the place of residence.

Please note that administrative liability may be applied for non-compliance with the requirement to declare residence in Lithuania.

All international students from Non- EU/EFTA countries coming for studies to Lithuania are required to get a multiple entry national visa (D).

The application documents for the issue of national visa (D) should be submitted to the closest Embassy, Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post of the Republic of Lithuania before arrival. The decision on the issue of visa shall be made within 15 days after the receipt of visa application.

! You cannot obtain a national visa (D) upon arrival in Lithuania.

! A multiple entry national visa (D) may be issued for the period not exceeding one year (12 months).

! If you have a national visa (D) for your studies, you are NOT allowed to work during your studies.

The required documents for a national visa (D):

1. Application for issuing the national visa in the established format (fully completed and signed by the applicant);
2. Number of mediation letter from Vilnius University to issue a national visa (D) (issued by IRO within 3-5 working days);
3. Proofs of sufficient amount of funds for subsistence (at least 321 EUR per month + 642 EUR for the return to the state of origin); 
4. 1 photo (35 x 45 colour);
5. Valid passport (its copy and copy of all stamped pages);
6. Health insurance valid in Schengen area countries (the insurance amount comprises EUR 30000);
7. Consular fee for visa: 60-120 EUR.

NB: The Embassy / Consulate reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant. For detailed information on all visa requirements, it is advisable to visit the website of the Embassy/ Consulate of the Republic of Lithuanian.

 A national visa (D), as well as a temporary residence permit, allows students to travel via Schengen area countries for 3 months in each period of 6 months.

If you are coming for degree studies you need to apply for a temporary residence permit (TRP) to live in Lithuania after the first semester spent at Vilnius University. All the documents should be submitted to the Territorial division of the Migration department.

The decision of the issue of the temporary residence permit shall be made within 3 months (as general order)/ 45 days (as urgent order) after the submission of the documents.

The temporary residence permit to live in Lithuania may be issued for a period not exceeding two years.

The required documents for the Temporary residence permit:

1. completed online application form;
2. mediation letter number;
3. certificate of enrolment (issued by Faculty);
4. valid passport (its copy and copy of all stamped pages);
5. proofs of sufficient amount of funds for subsistence (bank transcript or proof that you are receiving a scholarship) (minimum 3852 EUR);  
6. health insurance  (the insurance amount comprises 6000 EUR);
7. document concerning the place of residence in the Republic of Lithuania;
8. Commitment to declare the place of residence;
9. certificate of Non-Criminal Record (Police Clearance certificate);
10. document confirming the legal stay (visa or TRP);
11. state fee in the amount of 120 EUR (general order)/240 EUR (urgent order).

You can choose a convenient date and time for your appointment from the calendar available after submitting your online application.

Note1: All documents must be translated into Lithuanian or English language.

Note2: The certificate of Non-Criminal Record must be legalized and (or) certified by an Apostille. To legalize documents in Lithuania, you have to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.

After receiving information from the Migration Department under the Ministry of Interior of Lithuania, regarding the taken decision on granting a temporary residence permit the student must visit the local Migration Board for the processing of the residence permit.

Extension of Temporary Residence Permit (for non-EU/EEA citizens)

Documents should be submitted not earlier than 4 months and not later than 2 months before the expiry date of the permit. Concerning the required documents for extension contact International Relations Office.

When applying for TRP until the end of studies, TRP is issued for a period of three months longer than the study period.

During the last year of studying, you can apply for a temporary residence permit for 12 additional months from the day when studies are finished in order to look for a job.

All stu­dents, EU/EFTA citizens, coming for studies in Lithuania for more than 3 months are required to register at the Migration Office immediately upon arrival. 

For the registration at the Migration Office the following documents are necessary:

1. Valid passport (or ID card) and its copy;
2. State fee in the amount of 8.60 EUR;
3. Completed application;
4. Proofs of sufficient means of support (at least 125 EUR per month);
5. EU Medical insurance card or health insurance;
6. Certificate of student status (request form);
7. Commitment to declare the place of residence.

Non-degree students from non-EU/EFTA countries must get a national D-type visa before arrival.

If You have a valid residence permit or visa for the purpose of study issued by another EU country and come to Lithuania for an exchange programme, you can stay and study here without a visa up to 360 days.

The necessary documents to be submitted to the nearest Lithuanian Embassy for the national visa:

1. Completed application form (https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/);
2. Number of mediation letter (issued by IRO);
3. Proofs of sufficient means of support (at least 321 EUR per month + 642 EUR for the return to the state of origin);
4. 1 photo (colour, 35x45 mm);
5. Valid passport;
6. Health insurance valid in all Schengen countries (minimum amount - 30 000 EUR)
7. Consular fee for visa: 60-120 EUR.

Requirements for medical insurance see Health insurance

Online registration for an appointment at the Migration office in Lithuania.

Note:  The health insurance contract (policy) and bank account statement may be issued in English.