Visas to Lithuania for Russian citizens

To visit Lithuania, all citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus need to obtain a Schengen or Lithuanian visa. Lithuania has been a member of the European Union since 2004, therefore its visa regime is similar to the requirements that are imposed on the countries of the Schengen zone.

Lithuania plays a significant intermediary role in the distribution of flows of emigrants passing through its territory. Entry rules provide for transit routes with a simplified visa regime.

Visas to Lithuania

Requirements are provided depending on the type and purpose of the trip. Tourist visas to Lithuania of short-term nature are issued if the main purpose of the trip is tourism.

When Lithuania is only a transfer point, and the main purpose of travel is a third country that is not part of the Schengen zone, a "B" transit visa is issued. Its validity period is not more than five days.

Transit visa category "A" is issued when a foreign citizen is sent to a country that is not part of the Schengen area, but the transfer to another aircraft is carried out at the airport of arrival. This visa is valid for 24 hours.

If a prolonged repeated stay is expected in the country, a Lithuanian national visa is issued . The period of its validity is 90 days or more. Such visas to Lithuania provide an opportunity to work or study in this country, and for quite some time.

Required documents

Visas to Lithuania are issued only when the applicant submits documents personally. In addition, if there are any doubts about the purpose, circumstances and other factors, an additional interview is conducted with the applicant and additional information is required.

From the basic documents it is necessary to present:

1. International passport.
2. Color photo.
3. Receipt for payment of state fee.
4. Medical insurance.
5. Copies of internal passport pages.

A visa to Lithuania by invitation is issued upon the availability of an appropriate document issued in accordance with the established procedure, and after justifying the purpose of the visit.

If a foreign citizen owns real estate in the Republic of Lithuania, it can be issued as a one-time or a multiple-entry visa if there are documents confirming the right of this property.

The set of documents can vary depending on the type of visas, so when designing, you should take into account some of the subtleties.

Nuances of visa for Lithuania

The Schengen visa allows entry into the EU only through Lithuania. In addition, this country should be the final point of the route, and it should be given priority.

If you plan to stay in Lithuania for no more than ten days, you can not care about the official invitation from the citizens of this country. If you have a Schengen visa in Lithuania, you can stay no more than three months. If you are planning a longer trip, you must obtain a residence permit in Lithuania or a national visa.

Consular fee

When you apply for a visa to Lithuania, you need to pay a consular fee of 35 euros. If an urgent application is required, the fee is doubled, to 70 euros.