# 🇱🇹 Lithuania — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Lithuania from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/lithuania 24 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Lithuania Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C) - Tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €80 | — | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Lithuania Airport Transit Visa (A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1 day | €80 | — | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Lithuania Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C) - Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €80 | — | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds - **Lithuania Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C) - Tourism** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of return · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: keliauk.urm.lt - **Lithuania Airport Transit Visa (A)** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Passport photo, Onward flight booking, Visa/entry document for destination · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: keliauk.urm.lt - **Lithuania Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C) - Business** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Business invitation letter, Proof of employment/company registration, Travel medical insurance, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation and return · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: keliauk.urm.lt ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Lithuania Student Temporary Residence Permit / National Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €120 | — | 90 days | | Lithuania National Visa for Studies / Language and Preparatory Courses | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €120 | — | 15 days | - **Lithuania Student Temporary Residence Permit / National Visa** — Key documents: Application form, Passport, Mediation letter from the institution, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Issued specifically for full-time studies at a recognised institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania National Visa for Studies / Language and Preparatory Courses** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Course admission document, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Study: Issued for the course/training programme. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: keliauk.urm.lt ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lithuania National Visa (D) for Other Legitimate Activity (Remote Work) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €120 | — | 15 days | | Lithuania Startup Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 60 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Lithuania EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 30 days | | Lithuania Highly Qualified Worker Temporary Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 60 days | | Lithuania Work-Based Temporary Residence Permit / National Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 120 days | | Lithuania Seasonal Work Permit / National Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | €120 | — | 15 days | | Lithuania Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 90 days | - **Lithuania National Visa (D) for Other Legitimate Activity (Remote Work)** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Proof of legitimate activity, Proof of sufficient funds, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Permits the declared remote/self-employed activity; not general local employment. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania Startup Visa** — Key documents: TRP application form, Passport, Expert panel approval, Business plan, Proof of funds, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises developing and running the approved startup. · Study: May study alongside the startup activity. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may apply for residence permits together with the founder. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: startuplithuania.com - **Lithuania EU Blue Card** — Key documents: TRP/Blue Card application form, Passport, Employment contract or binding offer, Proof of higher qualifications, Proof of qualifying salary, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Highly qualified employment; change of employer allowed under Blue Card rules. · Study: May study alongside the qualifying employment. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Immediate family reunification with full work access. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania Highly Qualified Worker Temporary Residence Permit** — Key documents: TRP application form, Passport, Employer mediation letter, Proof of higher qualifications, Proof of qualifying salary, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises highly qualified employment with the sponsoring employer. · Study: May study alongside the qualifying employment. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family may apply for residence permits immediately, no 2-year wait. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania Work-Based Temporary Residence Permit / National Visa** — Key documents: Application form, Passport, Employer mediation letter, Work permit or labour-market decision, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer per the work permit. · Study: May study alongside work without a separate permit. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania Seasonal Work Permit / National Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Seasonal work permit, Employer confirmation of employment, Health insurance, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: Seasonal employment only, up to 6 months per year. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Permit** — Key documents: ICT permit application form, Passport, Assignment letter and contract, Proof of group relationship, Proof of prior employment, Proof of qualifications, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Work for the host group entity; EU mobility to group entities in other states. · Study: May study alongside the assignment. · Family: Family members obtain matching permits with work access. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lithuania Business / Investor Temporary Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 120 days | - **Lithuania Business / Investor Temporary Residence Permit** — Key documents: TRP application form, Passport, Company registration documents, Proof of equity capital and stake, Proof of employment and payroll, Proof of genuine activity, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises managing/working in the applicant's own company. · Study: May study alongside running the business. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification possible, subject to the 2-year sponsor-residence rule. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Working Holiday (national visa) | Available | — | — | — | — | - **Working Holiday (national visa)** — 12-month multiple-entry national visa for youth aged 18-30 from agreement partners Japan, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea (e.g. 100 places/yr for NZ); work allowed but max 6 months with one employer. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: socmin.lrv.lt ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lithuania Family Reunification Temporary Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 120 days | | Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent / Reinstatement | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Lithuania Family Reunification Temporary Residence Permit** — Key documents: TRP application form, Passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence permit, Proof of accommodation, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Family members may work without a separate work permit. · Study: May study in Lithuania. · Residency after 5 years · Family: This permit is the family reunification route itself. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent / Reinstatement** — Key documents: Application for citizenship, Applicant's identity document, Proof of the ancestor's Lithuanian citizenship, Genealogical chain documents · Rights: Work: Citizenship grants full rights including unrestricted work. · Study: Full study rights as a citizen. · Residency: Grants citizenship outright, beyond residence/PR. · Family: Minor children may acquire citizenship; spouses follow separate naturalisation rules. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracija.lt ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lithuania Researcher Temporary Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 90 days | | Lithuania Permanent Residence Permit / EU Long-Term Resident Status | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €160 | — | 90 days | - **Lithuania Researcher Temporary Residence Permit** — Key documents: TRP application form, Passport, Research contract, Health insurance, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Research and teaching without a separate work permit. · Study: May teach and pursue further study alongside research. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Immediate family reunification; family members may work. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Lithuania Permanent Residence Permit / EU Long-Term Resident Status** — Key documents: Permanent residence application form, Passport, Proof of 5 years' residence, Proof of stable income, Lithuanian language certificate (A2), Constitution basics exam certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Full labour-market access without a work permit. · Study: Unrestricted study rights. · Residency: This is the permanent residence status; citizenship by naturalisation after 10 years. · Family: Family members may reside and work; reunification rules apply. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracija.lt --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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