Lithuania

• Indian ordinary passport holders require a Schengen visa to visit Lithuania for tourism.

• Lithuania should be the correct main Schengen destination.

Apply through Lithuania when:

Lithuania is the only Schengen destination

OR

Lithuania is the main destination based on the principal purpose or longest stay.

• Schengen applications are submitted through VFS Global India.

• The Embassy in New Delhi does not normally accept applications directly.

• Applicants complete the Schengen application electronically through MIGRIS.

• Hand-filled application forms are not accepted.

• Applicants normally appear personally for submission and biometrics.

Passport Requirements

Mandatory:

• Original Indian passport

• Passport issued within the previous 10 years

• Passport valid for at least 3 months after intended departure from the Schengen Area

• At least 2 blank pages

• Copy of passport bio-data page

• Copy of the last page of the Indian passport

• Copies of previous Schengen entry/exit stamps where available.

Photograph

Provide one recent colour passport photograph.

Standard Lithuanian Schengen specification:

35 × 45 mm

• Colour 

• Light/plain background 

• Recent 

• ICAO compliant.

The photograph must reflect the applicant's current appearance.

Cover Letter

Mandatory.

The applicant's cover letter should state:

• Purpose of travel 

• Travel duration 

• Names of accompanying persons 

• Transport arrangements 

• Accommodation information.

Tourist Itinerary

Required.

For tourism, Lithuania specifically requires:

• Certificate from a travel agency confirming an organised trip

OR

• Any other appropriate document showing the planned travel itinerary.

An independent traveller can therefore provide a clear day-by-day itinerary instead of an organised-tour certificate.

Flight / Transport Reservation

Mandatory.

Provide:

• Return / round-trip flight reservation

If visiting several Schengen countries:

• Intra-Schengen flight reservations 

• Train itinerary 

• Car-rental evidence where applicable.

Accommodation

Mandatory.

Provide:

• Confirmed hotel reservations

OR

• Holiday-home rental

OR

• Other acceptable accommodation.

If visiting several Schengen countries, accommodation should cover each destination.

For private accommodation or sponsorship, an inviter can submit the appropriate electronic invitation through MIGRIS.

Travel Medical Insurance

Mandatory.

Minimum Coverage:

EUR 30,000

Insurance must:

• Be valid for the complete intended stay 

• Cover the Schengen Area 

• Meet Schengen medical-insurance requirements.

For applications from India, Lithuania specifically refers applicants to the approved list of Indian travel-insurance companies.

Financial Requirements

Lithuania's current official financial reference is:

EUR 50 per person per day

of the planned stay.

Examples:

5 days: 

EUR 250

10 days: 

EUR 500

15 days:

EUR 750

The EUR 50/day rule does not apply to a minor travelling together with an adult family member.

A formal electronic invitation submitted through MIGRIS can alternatively confirm accommodation and financial support for the traveller.

Bank Statement

Mandatory.

Lithuania's current India-specific checklist requires:

Original personal bank statements showing movements for the last 3 months

The statement must be:

• Stamped by the bank 

• Signed by the bank.

Income Tax Returns

Mandatory for applicable applicants.

Provide:

Indian Income Tax Return acknowledgement for the last 2 assessment years.

For Employed Applicants

Provide:

• Last 3 months payslips

• Employment contract

• Employer statement approving holidays / leave

• Last 3 months personal bank statements

• ITR acknowledgement for last 2 assessment years.

For Self-Employed / Company Owners

Provide:

• Company registration certificate

• GST registration number for India-based companies

• Business bank-account statement

• Proof of Income Tax Return

The business ITR evidence should be:

Barcode verifiable.

Tripex should also collect the applicant's personal financial documents.

For Students

Provide:

• Certificate from the school, college or university confirming enrolment.

Where parents/sponsors finance the journey, provide the appropriate sponsor financial documents and relationship evidence.

For Retired Applicants

Provide:

• Pension statements for the last 3 months

and/or

• Evidence of regular income from property or business.

For Sponsored Applicants

Provide:

• Proof of sponsorship

and/or

• Proof of private accommodation.

Where the sponsor is in Lithuania, the appropriate invitation/support information can be submitted electronically through MIGRIS.

Invitation Letter

Not required for an ordinary independent tourist staying in hotels.

Where staying with family/friends or relying on a Lithuanian sponsor for accommodation or financial support, an electronic invitation through MIGRIS may be required.

Biometrics

Indian applicants normally provide biometric data.

Biometrics include:

• Digital photograph

• 10 fingerprints.

Previously collected Schengen fingerprints can normally be reused where they were collected less than:

59 months

before the new application.

Children below 12 years are exempt from fingerprint collection.

Minors

If travelling with only one parent:

• Notarised written consent from the non-travelling parent/legal guardian

unless sole custody can be demonstrated.

If travelling alone:

• Notarised consent from both parents/legal guardians.

Also provide:

• Copies of parents'/guardians' identification documents containing photograph and signature

• Custody/guardianship documents where applicable.

Aadhaar Card

Not listed as a mandatory Lithuania Tourist Visa document on the current Embassy India checklist.

PAN Card

Not listed as mandatory.

Police Clearance Certificate

Not required for a standard Schengen Tourist Visa.

Medical Examination

Not normally required for an ordinary short-stay Tourist Visa.