About LITHUANIA

About Lithuania

Lithuania officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in Northern Europe. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, to the east of Sweden and Denmark.
Lithuania is divided into 10 counties.
Population is 2.8 million.
The climate is relatively mild.
The country boasts a well-developed modern infrastructure of railways, airports and four-lane highways.
Lithuania has an extensive network of motorways.
Lithuanian is the official and predominant spoken language in Lithuania.
Euro is the official currency of Lithuania.
Some of the famous cities in Lithuania are
Vilnius
Kaunas
Klaipeda
Slauliai
Penvezys
Alytus
Marijampole
Mazeikiai
Jonava
Utena

Why study in Lithuania?

Quality Education

Every year 40,000 international students head for Lithuania to enjoy one of the most unique experiences International graduate educations has to offer.

Hall of Residence by Lithuanian Universities

All universities offer the opportunity of living in a hall of residence. Some of the halls of residence are situated near the universities.

Usually, the residents of the hall share common showers and kitchen area. Students share their room with one or two others. This is offset by a comparatively low cost of living Expect the rent to be about 50-100 Euros a month.

No IELTS/TOEFL

IELTS/TOEFL not mandatory for admission but having the same will have a positive impact on VISA outcome.

Part time Job

Students can work up to 20 hours/ week. Also 3 months full time work during holidays.

Schengen Visa

The student will be issued a Schengen Visa to go to Lithuania but can travel to all the Schengen countries as well.

Stay back

1 year (after completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)

Courses Taught in English

Lithuanian Universities charge very minimal tuition fees from international students and offer Master programs exclusively taught in English.

Employment

Course-related placements may be available for Science, Engineering, Technology and Applied Arts Courses.

Internship opportunities in Multinational Companies

Professional internships in Management, Technology, Education and Development are available from 6 weeks to 18 months through universities.

About Courses

Popular Courses:

Technological Sciences (Light Engineering), Business Management, Life Sciences, Humanities (English Studies – Literature, Culture, Linguistics), Medicine & Dentistry

Entry Requirements & Application and Tuition Fees: IELTS – Not required until and unless specified, Academic percentage – above 55% but we can also try with 50%, Application fees – Euro 100 (Vilnius University), Tuition fees - Euro 3000 to Euro 7000 approx. per year

Intakes: Spring – Feb (for few programs, Fall - Sept Spring – 30th Nov approx.

Deadlines: Fall – 30th July approx.

Student visa checklist

Completed and signed National visa application form https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/

One recent passport photo 35×45 colorful, white background
A valid travel document - passport (containing at least 2 blank pages, issued within the previous 10 years, its period of validity extending at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory if the Member States)
Valid health insurance (from approved list of Indian travel insurance companies), covering the duration of stay. It must be valid in all participant states of the Schengen Area. The minimum amount of medical insurance coverage – EUR 30 000

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

A confirmed Air ticket reservation
Mediation letter electronically submitted through MIGRIS (https://www.migracija.lt/en) by the Lithuanian scholastic institution (the Visa Office must be provided with the mediation application number to universities)

Documents, providing educational background (Apostle-legalized)

Student must show complete balance tuition fee + 1 year living expenses minimum Euro 8,000 to Euro 9,000.
100% education loan can be accepted. Student need to have education loan letter in the bank letter head and should be signed and stamped by the bank authorities. Disbursement not mandatory.
In case of sponsor, only blood relatives (Mother, Father, real Brother and Sister)

Documents required to attach of sponsor-

Original 6 months bank statements (funds should be 3 months old) showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank
Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last three assessment years
Affidavit of Sponsorship from parents and their proof of financial means
ID proof (Aadhar or Pan card)

Visa Guideline

Student visa applications are to be submitted personally.
All visa application supporting documents (air ticket reservation, travel insurance, financial documents etc.) have to be genuine and valid. Visa application containing any fake/invalid document will lead to visa denial.
Air ticket reservation itineraries are to be printed on travel agent/airlines letter head or printed from the website. The flight itinerary must show the details of the traveler, flight details, confirmation number.
Cancelled air ticket reservations are considered invalid. Air ticket reservations will regularly be checked even after issuing visa, and if these are found cancelled, this may lead to cancellation of the visa, while informing airport authorities.
Financial documents like bank account statements/ bank certificates etc. are to be submitted in original.
Student visa application processing time is 14 days, if additional consultation is not required.

Visa Fees:

Duration: Student Visa (Long Term)

Visa Fees in INR: 9531

Visa Fees in Euros: 120

The above-mentioned Visa Fee should be paid in cash or by debit/credit card.

VFS Service charge:

Applicants applying at the Lithuania Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of Rs. 1581 (inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by debit/credit card.

Please Note:

The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

How to apply for a Lithuania student visa

If you’re a non-EU citizen hoping to study abroad in Lithuania for more than 90 days, you’ll need to apply for a student visa (Visa D) and a temporary residence permit.

International students from EU, EEA, or EFTA countries are exempt from visa requirements and can enter Lithuania freely. However, if your program lasts longer than three months, you’ll need to get a certificate from the Minister of the Interior recognizing your right to live in Lithuania.

A Lithuanian Visa D typically costs €120, with a residence permit costing an extra €120.

Application steps:

Here’s a simple breakdown of the Lithuanian Visa D and residence permit application process:

Accept a university place: Receive a formal admissions letter from your chosen institution and pay any required enrollment fees.
Schedule a visa appointment with a Lithuanian embassy: You can find a list of the official embassies and consulates in your home country here.
Download, print, and complete the visa application form: Make sure you fill in every section of the form with accurate and up-to-date information.
Gather supporting documents: You’ll need to present several supporting documents at your appointment, so it’s best to get these in order well in advance. You can find a breakdown of what you’ll need in the next section.
Attend your visa appointment: You must submit your application form, supporting documents, and pay the fee in-person before your application can be processed.
Wait for a decision: The turnaround time on applications is usually two weeks, but complex cases could take up to six weeks. The consulate will notify you when you can collect your passport and visa.
Electronically register for a temporary residence permit: You must submit an initial residence permit application through the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS).
Present your documents in-person at the same Lithuanian embassy in your home country: Before being issued with a residence permit, you’ll need to submit several supporting documents and have your biometric data recorded. This must be done within four months of your electronic registration.

Required documents:

For the student visa (Visa D):

A completed visa application form
A recent passport-sized photograph of yourself
A valid passport with an expiry date at least 3 months beyond the duration of your study program
Formal admissions letter from your university, at least two blank pages, and issued within the last 10 years
a letter of mediation submitted electronically by the higher education institution via the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS)
Proof of sufficient financial resources (at least €150 for every month of your stay)
Details of your accommodation arrangements and address
Your flight itinerary (including return tickets)
A health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of €30,000

For the temporary residence permit:

A valid Visa D
A valid passport
An electronically submitted application through MIGRIS
One passport-sized photograph of yourself
Proof of financial means to cover your Lithuanian living costs
A police clearance certificate from your home country
Details of your health insurance policy (with coverage of at least €6,000)
Means to pay the processing fee

Lithuania student visa processing time

The decision to issue your student visa will be taken within 15 days of the date of receipt of the application. This may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases.

It's well worth starting your application as soon as possible because delays could mean it takes much longer for you to get your visa.

Can your family travel to Lithuania too?

If your family members are EU, EEA, or EFTA citizens, they can join you in Lithuania for up to 90 days without a visa. They can stay for longer, but they’ll need to seek permission and receive an official certificate from the Minister of the Interior.

Non-EU citizens will need to apply for a tourist visa, followed by a temporary residence permit if they hope to accompany you on your study abroad adventure.

Specific dependents’ visas for children and spouses are only granted in very rare circumstances. To qualify, international students must hold a temporary residence permit and have lived in Lithuania for at least two years.

Can you work on a Lithuanian student visa?

As an international student in Lithuania, you can work up to 20 hours per week during term-time, and full-time during the university holidays.

These permissions are automatically granted with your Visa D and residence permit, so you won’t need to apply for any additional work permits.

What to do if your visa is rejected?

If your visa is refused, you’ll receive a letter from the Lithuanian consulate detailing the reasons behind the rejection. If you believe your application was mistakenly or unfairly denied, you can lodge an appeal within 14 days of receiving the decision.

You’re also free to re-apply at any time, but you must make sure you fix the issues in your first application. Submitting an identical application will only result in the same negative outcome.