Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard, up to 30 calendar days, exceptionally up to 60 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Schengen Type C visa for business purposes including meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, and professional consultations in Lithuania. Business visa holders are not permitted to engage in paid employment in Lithuania. For paid employment, a work permit and National D visa or temporary residence permit is required. Since October 2025, business invitations from Lithuanian companies are submitted electronically through MIGRIS. Applications may be submitted at Lithuanian embassies and consulates, VFS Global visa centres in over 30 countries, or through representing countries where Lithuania has no diplomatic presence.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, or professional consultations. Must not involve paid employment in Lithuania.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means, either personal or through company sponsorship.
Minimum funds: EUR 40 per day
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm colour photographs, light background, within last 6 months
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Bank statement
Months required: 3
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation or accommodation arranged by Lithuanian company; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Must include company name, registration number, address, purpose of visit, duration, and contact details
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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; Form url: https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["cash", "card"]; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including business invitation from Lithuanian company (submitted via MIGRIS), employer letter, passport, photos, insurance, and financial proof.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form through MIGRIS indicating business as the purpose of visit.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Lithuanian embassy, consulate, or VFS Global centre.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee of EUR 90.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) if not recorded for another Schengen visa within the past 59 months.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person during your appointment at the Lithuanian embassy/consulate or VFS Global centre.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days. May take up to 30 or exceptionally 60 days.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa sticker.