Diplomatic visa · Antarctica to Lithuania

Diplomatic Visa

Embassy required

• Processing time: Priority processing, typically 5-10 working days
• Fee: None (fee waived for diplomatic passports)
• Validity: Duration of diplomatic assignment; short-stay or long-stay depending on mission
• Entry: Multiple entry

Diplomatic visas are issued to holders of diplomatic and official/service passports travelling to Lithuania for official governmental or international organization duties. Many countries have bilateral visa waiver agreements with Lithuania for diplomatic passport holders, granting visa-free entry for short stays. Accredited diplomats posted to Lithuanian missions receive a special diplomatic identity card issued by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visa fee is waived for diplomatic passport holders. EU/EEA/Swiss diplomatic passport holders do not require any visa. Lithuania has bilateral visa waiver agreements for diplomatic passports with numerous countries. For Annex I countries where no bilateral agreement exists, a Schengen visa may still be required but is processed on a priority basis with the fee waived. The Lithuanian visa application form distinguishes between national passport, diplomatic passport, service passport, and other travel document types.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Holders of valid diplomatic or official/service passports from any country. Many countries have bilateral visa exemption agreements with Lithuania for diplomatic passport holders.

• Purpose of visit

  Visit must be for official government business, diplomatic mission, or duties at an international organization. Accredited diplomats posted to Lithuania receive separate diplomatic accreditation.

  Includes

  • Official government business
  • diplomatic mission

Documents you need

• Passport

  Validity months: 3

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Diplomatic note (Note Verbale)

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare diplomatic note (Note Verbale) from the sending country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Gather diplomatic passport.

2. Document submission

   Submit the diplomatic note and visa application through official diplomatic channels (MFA-to-MFA or through the accredited diplomatic mission).

3. Processing wait

   Priority processing, typically 5-10 working days.

4. Visa collection

   Collect passport with diplomatic visa through official channels.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.