Visa procedure

We recommend international applicants to contact the Lithuanian Embassy as soon as possible to learn about visa requirements and procedures.

Consular Information www.urm.lt; www.migracija.lt

Visa requirements. Not required for EU and EEA citizens. Non-EU citizens need to get a National visa D.

Temporary Residence permit (TRP). Second step for non-EU citizens is that they need to apply for a temporary residence permit if they plan to stay in Lithuania for a longer period than a year. Students have to apply for the Temporary Residence Permits at the migration authorities in Lithuania after their arrival to Lithuania.

Temporary Residence Certificate confirming the right to reside in the Republic of Lithuania. EU and EEA citizens need to apply for a certificate signifying the right to temporarily reside in Lithuania. Students have to register their residence if they stay in Lithuania for more than 3 months in a 6-month period. Students have to apply for the mentioned certificate at the migration authorities in Lithuania.

If you require National Visa D or Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) to enter Lithuania, please be aware of additional required documents:

  • Information on source of income during studies (approx. 305 EUR / month)
  • The address of planned stay and booking confirmation (for visa)
  • The right to register your living address for the whole period (for TRP);
  • Health insurance valid at least for one year (or requested period of visa if it is less than a year);
  • EPIS number of the online mediation letter (is prepared under student‘s request by the International Studies Office at ISM);
  • Non-criminal record (for TRP);
  • Other additional documents might be requested during the process.

University provides EPIS number of the online mediation letter. In order to prepare them, we will need some information from your side, such as:

  • Source of income (personal or parents‘);
  • Address in Lithuania;
  • Passport copy;
  • The date from which you request national visa D or the length for which you request TRP (maximum is two years).

Before we start preparing mediation letters for the visa or TRP process, you have to provide the address where are you going to live in Vilnius, Lithuania. We can help you find accommodation: please contact .

Follow for more information: https://www.ism.lt/en/international-studies-office/international-exchange-students/visas-and-immigration/

If you have more questions about migration issues please contact the International Studies Office: .