Lithuania
General visa requirements for travelling to Lithuania. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Valid for the date(s) of transit only, up to 24 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for nationals of the 12 countries on the common EU airport transit visa list (Annex IV of the Visa Code) when transiting through the international transit zone of Vilnius Airport without entering Lithuanian/Schengen territory. Lithuania follows the common EU airport transit visa list and may impose additional national requirements for certain nationalities. Exempt if holding: a valid Schengen visa or national long-stay visa from any Schengen country, a valid residence permit from a Schengen member state, a valid visa from Canada, Japan, or the USA guaranteeing unconditional readmission, or a diplomatic passport.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required only for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm passport-sized photographs
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form for airport transit; Form url: https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["cash", "card"]; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, confirmed onward flight tickets, and any visa required for the destination country.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form for airport transit through MIGRIS.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Lithuanian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee of EUR 90.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within the past 59 months.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with the transit visa sticker.
Transit visa (Schengen Transit Visa (Type C - Transit))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Up to 5 days for transit through the Schengen area
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for Annex I nationals who need to pass through Lithuania and the Schengen area (land, sea, or air with passport control) to reach a non-Schengen destination. This is distinct from the Airport Transit Visa (Type A) which is only for staying in the international transit zone without entering Schengen territory. Lithuania borders Latvia (Schengen), Poland (Schengen), Belarus (non-Schengen), and Russia/Kaliningrad (non-Schengen), so land transit through Lithuania may be relevant for certain travel routes.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries who need to transit through the Schengen area with passport control.
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Purpose of visit
Transit only. Must have valid visa or entry permission for the final destination country.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm passport-sized photographs
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form for transit; Form url: https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["cash", "card"]; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, transit flight/travel tickets, destination visa, and insurance.
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Online application
Complete Schengen visa application form for transit purpose through MIGRIS.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Lithuanian embassy or consulate.
-
Fee payment
Pay visa fee of EUR 90.
-
Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within 59 months.
-
Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
-
Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.