If you plan to stay in Lithuania for more than 90 days, you will need to obtain either a national visa (D) or a residence permit. A national visa (D) allows you to enter and stay in Lithuania for a specified period. A national visa is issued for up to 12 months. If you have been granted a 1-year national visa, another national visa can only be issued if more than 180 days have passed since the expiration of the previous visa. If your national visa is revoked and you apply for a new one within 90 days, you may receive a new visa valid for up to 1 year, including the time covered by the previous visa. 

Eligibility for National Visas

You may be eligible for a national visa if you fall into one of the following categories:

• Students participating in exchange programs
• Researchers and Teachers with an authorship agreement with a Lithuanian institution, along with their family members
• Researchers and Teachers involved in joint governmental programs or scientific research, as well as their family members
• Athletes and Coaches participating in high-level sports, along with their family members
• Seafarers arriving on Lithuanian-flagged ships or for ship repairs in Lithuania
• Journalists accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Foreigners unable to leave Lithuania due to illness, unforeseen personal reasons, or force majeure
• Foreign Businessmen investing in newly established companies with a minimum equity capital of €28,000
• Seasonal Workers with permits for more than 90 days
• Posted Workers from non-EU or EFTA companies temporarily working in Lithuania
• Other cases outlined in international treaties or agreements, including long-term treatment, professional qualification upgrades, and volunteering.  

How to Apply for a National Visa (D) in Lithuania?

Fill out the application: 

• Complete the application electronically via the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS)
• Include digital copies of the required documents

Book an appointment:

• After submitting your application, schedule an appointment for an in-person visit. 

Visit in person:

• Attend your appointment to submit biometric data and original documents. 

Required documents

• Valid travel document (Passport): The passport must have been issued within the last ten years, have at least two blank pages, and be valid for at least three months beyond the requested visa's validity period. 
• Proof of financial stability: There must be sufficient funds for living expenses throughout the national visa's validity period and for returning to the home country or another country where entry is permitted (e.g., employment contract, bank statement). The required amount for living expenses per month is equal to the minimum wage in Lithuania (€924 in 2024), and the return funds should also be equal to 1 minimum monthly wage. 
• Health insurance: The insurance must be valid in Lithuania and all Schengen countries, with coverage of at least €30,000. 

Application Fee for national visa (D) is €140, unless exempt by law. For the issue of a national visa, you must apply to: 

• an external service provider if you are abroad
• the Migration Department if you are legally in Lithuania

The decision on your visa application will be made within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days if necessary.