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Lithuania business visa

Short business visits can use the Schengen visa-free route or a short-stay Schengen visa. The usual limit is 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

Ways to get a Lithuania business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories, including Kosovo.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Short-stay Schengen visa for business

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa for Lithuania.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    Usually the intended trip initially; up to five years for some multiple-entry visas.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: €90. Reductions, exemptions or an increase to €180 may apply. An external service may charge up to €120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; delays can occur.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main destination, or your first Schengen entry country if there is no main destination.
    2. Submit the application no more than six months before your planned entry.
    3. Attend your first application and interview in person, and provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
    4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders on the visa-free list can make short business visits without a visa. European free movement and qualifying visa or residence permit exemptions also apply.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Lithuania's embassy or consulate if Lithuania is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before your planned entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and interview, and provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

What to bring

  • A recognised travel document.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • Count short stays in all Schengen countries together.
  • Lithuania's reference amount for funds is €40 per day for visitors from outside the EU single market.
  • Some applicants who show a need for frequent travel can receive a longer multiple-entry visa without following the usual progression.
  • Business visits and longer-term employment have different permission routes.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Lithuania?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa. Ordinary passport holders on the visa-free list can make short business visits without a visa. European free movement and qualifying visa or residence permit exemptions also apply.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Lithuania?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Short-stay Schengen visa for business (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Lithuania without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories, including Kosovo.

How long can I stay on a Lithuania business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Lithuania business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: €90. Reductions and exemptions may apply. An external application service may charge up to €120 extra.

How long does a Lithuania business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible visa application with no issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Lithuania business visa valid?

For visa holders, usually the intended trip initially; some multiple-entry visas can be valid for up to five years. Entries: Visas may allow one, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Lithuania business visa?

A recognised travel document.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Lithuania business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Lithuania's embassy or consulate if Lithuania is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before your planned entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and interview, and provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

What rules do I have to follow on a Lithuania business visa?

Count short stays in all Schengen countries together. Lithuania's reference amount for funds is €40 per day for visitors from outside the EU single market.

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