Residence Permit / Visa Guide

Citizens of EU / EFTA countries may enter Lithuania and stay here for a period not exceeding 3 months without a permit. Citizens of EU / EFTA admitted for full-time degree studies must apply for Temporary Residence Certificate after arrival.

How to Apply?

VMU International Cooperation Department will inform you about the application procedure.

Application Fee - 10 Eur.

Application Documents:

• Online Application Form (login HERE)
• Passport (valid for 3 months after the study period) and a copy of it
• Admission Letter provided by VMU
• Health Insurance. Note! The document must be in English. 
• Scholarship Confirmation or Official Bank Account Statement or other financial statement indicating the most recent balance. Each student must have sufficient financial resources of minimum 157 EUR per month. Note! The document must be in English.
• Lease or loan-for-use agreement relevant for residence place declaration

You may find detailed application information and requirements HERE.

After the changes in the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners come into effect on 1 July (2023) national visas are NOT issued to Full-time students coming to study at higher education institutions in Lithuania.

• Full-time students, coming to study in Lithuania must apply for obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP), which may be issued for a period of 2 years.
• A temporary residence permit (TRP) can be obtained in one of the 34 VFS Global centres operating in foreign countries. You can find the list and contacts of VFS Global centres HERE.
• Steps how to apply for TRP: https://www.migracija.lt/ -> For Foreigners -> To get an electronic service, choose your citizenship -> I want to get a residence permit in Lithuania -> I want to receive temporary residence permit - > Studies -> I am a student -> Apply for a permit
• More information about TRP.

F.A.Q. Migration Department

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRP APPLICATION

List of required application documents

TRP application guidelines

1. Application form for TRP filled in https://www.migracija.lt/ website.
2. Passport and passport copy (passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of TRP). Note: copies of all pages with stamps or visas are required.
3. Mediation letter number (provided by VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY).
4. Previous visa/TRP copy.
5. Income/ Bank statement/ Proof of means of subsistence for 1 year: total 6468.00 EUR (at least 462.00 EUR per month and another 924.00 EUR as a guarantee that you will have enough funds to return to your country of origin) in your or your parents bank account (original bank account statements/pay slips, etc. for minimum last 3 months; in case of sponsorship - "Affidavit of Sponsorship" from parents/relatives and their bank account statements for minimum 3 last months).
6. A digital professional photo.
7. Non-conviction / Police clearance certificate.
   • It is a certificate from a competent authority of a foreign state where the student lived more than 6 months during the last 2 years before coming to Lithuania, which confirms that the student was not convicted in the corresponding state.
   • The certificate must be legalized: a document is considered legalized only if it is certified twice – in the country that issued the document, and in the country to which the document will be submitted.
   • First, the document must be submitted for approval to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country that issued the document and/or the diplomatic mission or consular post of that country. After that, the document must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania or the diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Lithuania. Only then the translated document is suitable for submission to the Migration Department of the Republic of Lithuania for TRP.
   • Legalisation of document is carried out: by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania or diplomatic representations or consular posts of the Republic of Lithuania.
   • The document must be approved by an Apostille (only for citizens of countries acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention). Details: HCCH | #12 - Authorities
   • The document must be translated into English (non-conviction certificate) or Lithuanian (if you had an offense), in case it was issued in some other foreign language.
8. International travel health insurance for Foreigners Staying in Lithuania, covering one year of staying abroad. Minimum coverage is 30 000.00 EUR.
9. Commitment to declare the place of residence. You will be required to declare your living place in Lithuania after arrival (no later than 1 month after TRP pick-up). Contract copy of their living place/flat owners’ statement (if renting an apartment)/Document concerning the place of residence in the Republic of Lithuania.

VMU degree students coming from non-EU/EFTA countries (Visa-free regime or possessing Lithuanian D-type Visa) could apply for Temporary Residence Permit after arrival. The application must be submitted not later than 3 months before the expiration date of the visa.

More information will be provided by VMU International Cooperation Department. Also, you may find the important information HERE.

Exchange students - citizens of EU / EFTA countries - may enter Lithuania and stay here for a period not exceeding one academic year without a permit.

All international students planning studies, research visits or internships at VMU for over 90 days must apply for the National (D-Type) Multi-Entry Visa at the nearest VSF Global Office.

How to Apply?

VMU International Cooperation Department will inform you about the application procedure.

The decision about the issuance of visa is usually given in 15-45 working days.

Application Fee - free of charge.

Application Documents:

• Online Application Form (login HERE)
• Number of Mediation Letter (provided by VMU International Cooperation Department - valid 1 month)
• Passport (valid for 3 months after the study period) and a copy of it
• EU/EFTA Country Residence Permit (if applicable) and a copy of it
• Health Insurance with Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage of 30 000 EUR
  Note! The document must be in English. 
• Scholarship Confirmation or Official Bank Account Statement or other financial statement indicating the most recent balance. Each student must have sufficient financial resources of 462 EUR per month and the sum of 924 EUR to return to the home country. E. g.: if the student is coming for the study period of 5 months, he/she must have 3234 EUR (462 EUR x 5 months + 924 EUR). For the study period of 12 months - 6468 Eur.
  Note! The document must be in English.
• Photo in colour (size: 35×45 mm) corresponding to your age

You may find detailed application information and requirements HERE (choose EN version).

See the list of countries the exchange/visiting students of which are not requested to have a National (D-Type) Multi-Entry Visa to enter Lithuania (visa-free regime). These students can stay in Lithuania for up to 90 days period without a visa. Please note, that in such a case arrival is available without transiting other Schengen area countries (Lithuania must be the first Schengen area country during flight). These students can choose: apply for a visa before arrival or after arrival.

If your country is not on the visa-free regime list, you must apply for a visa before arrival.

How to Apply?

VMU International Cooperation Department will inform you about the application procedure.

The decision about the issuance of visa is usually given in 15-45 working days.

Application Fee - free of charge.

Application Documents:

• Online Application Form (login HERE)
• Number of Mediation Letter (provided by VMU International Cooperation Department - valid 1 month)
• Passport (valid for 3 months after the study period) and a copy of it
• EU/EFTA Country Residence Permit (if applicable) and a copy of it
• Health Insurance with Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage of 30 000 EUR
  Note! The document must be in English. 
• Scholarship Confirmation or Official Bank Account Statement or other financial statement indicating the most recent balance. Each student must have sufficient financial resources of 462 EUR per month and the sum of 924 EUR to return to the home country. E. g.: if the student is coming for the study period of 5 months, he/she must have 3234 EUR (462 EUR x 5 months + 924 EUR). For the study period of 12 months - 6468 Eur.
  Note! The document must be in English.
• Photo in colour (size: 35×45 mm) corresponding to your age

You may find detailed application information and requirements HERE.

See the list of countries the short term (up to 90 days) visiting students of which are not requested to have a visa to enter Lithuania (visa-free regime).

Other countries' citizens visiting Vytautas Magnus University for the period of up to 90 days must apply for the Schengen Visa before arrival.

How to Apply?

VMU International Cooperation Department will inform you about the application procedure.

Please contact the Embassy, Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania or Visa Centre in your country or in the nearest one (see the list of countries), register for the appointment and provide the responsible officer with the required documents.

The decision about the issuance of visa is usually given in 3-15 working days. You may check all application information HERE.

Application Fee - 80 EUR.

Application Documents:

• Online Application Form
• Number of Mediation Letter (provided by VMU International Cooperation Department - valid 1 month)
• Passport (valid for 3 months after the study period) and a copy of it
• EU/EFTA Country Residence Permit (if applicable) and a copy of it
• Health Insurance with Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage of 30 000 EUR
  Note! The document must be in English. 
• Scholarship Confirmation or Official Bank Account Statement or other financial statement indicating the most recent balance. Each student must have sufficient financial resources of 462 EUR per month and the sum of 924 EUR to return to the home country. E. g.: if the student is coming for the study period of 3 months, he/she must have 2310 EUR (462 EUR x 3 months + 924 EUR).
  Note! The document must be in English.
• Photo in colour (size: 35×45 mm) corresponding to your age

You may find detailed application information and requirements HERE.