World Country Guide

Passports
Passport valid for a minimum of three months after expiry of visa, required by all.

Note
There is now a new application form that those seeking visas must fill out, consistent with the visa forms of other European Union member states, which Lithuania joined on May 1 2004. At present, the Lithuanian visa will only be valid for travelling to Lithuania but will become valid for travelling to other Schengen countries once Lithuania joins the Schengen area.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals listed in the chart above for tourist stays of up to 90 days;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for tourist stays of up to 90 days.

Note
(a) Nationals of South Africa holding valid Estonian or Latvian visas do not need a separate visa for Lithuania. (b) Nationals of the following countries may apply for a Lithuanian visa without first obtaining an invitation endorsed by the Lithuanian Migration Authorities: The Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Bermuda, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, South Africa, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates. The length of stay permitted without this requirement varies according to the applicant’s nationality. All of the above nationals are required to present proof of sufficient funds (minimum 40 or 27 per day), via traveller's cheques, credit cards and bank statements. Enquire at the Consulate/Embassy for details.

Types of visa and cost
Single-entry: 14/20. Multiple-entry: 35. Special-entry (for employment or studies): 60. Transit/Airport Transit: 10 (single-entry); 25 (double-entry). Group single-entry (five to 30 members with appointed guide and on the condition that group have same purpose of visit, follow same travel itinerary with same arrivals, departures and locations): 15 per person; group transit: 10 per person; group double-entry transit: 25 per person.
Consular fees are waived in certain circumstances; consult Embassy/Consulate for details. There is no consular fee for members for certain charity missions, official delegations, those aged under 16 years, and Lithuanians travelling with foreign passports.

Validity
Single- and Multiple-entry: Three months. In some cases, a multiple-entry visa may be issued for up to one or even five years. Documents must be submitted that prove the need for a multiple-entry visa and warrant amount of validity allocated. Transit: No more than five days each stay. Airport Transit: 48 hours.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Passport valid for at least three months after expiry of visa. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) Completed application form. (d) Letter of invitation endorsed by the Lithuanian Migration Authorities (not required by certain nationals – see note above). (e) Fee. (f) Other documents, such as hotel reservations, tickets, right to return country form/right to travel to onward country, documents certifying payment of consular fee, and bank statements may be required. (g) Valid health and travel insurance. Transit and Airport Transit: (a)-(g) and, (h) Visa and/or other documents granting right to enter country of destination.

Working days required
Five. Visas can be obtained within 24 or 72 hours for an additional charge; consult nearest Embassy/Consulate for further details. This service is not available to all nationalities/passport holders.