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Lithuania visa on arrival

A Schengen visa can be issued at the border in exceptional cases. This is for people who could not apply earlier because of unforeseeable, urgent and compelling reasons.

Ways to get a Lithuania visa on arrival

  1. Exceptional single-entry border visa

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers who meet regular Schengen visa criteria and prove that unforeseeable and compelling reasons prevented an advance application.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Present evidence of the circumstances that prevented an advance application.
    2. Show that you meet the regular Schengen visa criteria and request a visa at the border.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa and can prove that exceptional circumstances prevented an advance application may qualify.

How to apply

  1. Present evidence showing why unforeseeable and compelling circumstances prevented you from applying in advance.
  2. Meet the regular Schengen visa criteria and request a visa at the border.

What to bring

  • Evidence of the exceptional reasons that prevented an advance application.
  • Documents needed to meet the regular Schengen visa criteria.

Good to know

  • You must meet the normal criteria for a Schengen visa.
  • If other Schengen authorities must be consulted, a border visa is restricted to exceptional humanitarian, national interest or international obligation cases.
  • An airline may refuse boarding if you do not already have the required travel documents.
  • Examples of exceptional grounds include the death or sudden serious illness of a close relative or another close person.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Lithuania?

Travellers who need a visa and can prove that exceptional circumstances prevented an advance application may qualify.

How long can I stay on a Lithuania visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days.

How long is a Lithuania visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Lithuania visa on arrival?

Evidence of the exceptional reasons that prevented an advance application.; Documents needed to meet the regular Schengen visa criteria..

How do I apply for a Lithuania visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present evidence showing why unforeseeable and compelling circumstances prevented you from applying in advance. 2. 2. Meet the regular Schengen visa criteria and request a visa at the border.

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

You must meet the normal criteria for a Schengen visa. If other Schengen authorities must be consulted, a border visa is restricted to exceptional humanitarian, national interest or international obligation cases.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Lithuania?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Lithuania visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Lithuania be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Lithuania visa on arrival rules?

On Lithuania's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Lithuania?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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