Lithuania business visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Lithuania business Schengen visa when you apply from United States.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Lithuania
Type
C · BUSINESS
Apply at
USA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededBusiness — short stay (Type C) · applying from United States.
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Competent authority
Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago decides all US Schengen applications (also acting for Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Portugal); New York and Chicago consulates cover their districts.
Application centre
VFS Global - Lithuania Visa Application Centres in the USA.
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
$35
Est. total (adult)
$135
Long stay (Type D)
€120
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in USD · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global; Consulate General Chicago involved. D commonly €120 (approximate).
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–9 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
VFS availability moderate; ~1-4 weeks, longer in peak summer. All decisions funnel through one consulate (Chicago).
Application centre
VFS Global (US). All US applications examined/decided by the Consulate General of Lithuania in Chicago (NY consulate does not process; forwards to Chicago).
Timeline notes
Embassy publishes: decision within 15-45 days of receipt, up to 60 in specific cases. Single deciding post handles the whole US.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
€50
Minimum
—
In EUR ≈
as shown
Notes
EUR 50 per day of intended stay (Order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs No. V-227 of 4 July 2023, para 8). Does not apply to a minor travelling with an adult family member. Alternative: a formal invitation (Tarpininkavimo rastas) via MIGRIS.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Business visa entry frequencySeparate Business single, double and multiple-entry categories exist; multiple-entry requires insurance covering at least the first intended visit plus a signed statement to insure subsequent stays.