Lithuania long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Lithuania long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from Canada.
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To
Lithuania
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
CANADA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from Canada.
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Competent authority
Applications lodged via VFS Global (National-visa applications submitted to the Migration Department through the VFS Global centre in Toronto); the Embassy in Ottawa supports; the National (D) visa is decided by the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (migracija.lt).
Application centre
VFS Global - National (D) applications submitted through the Toronto centre (other VACs: Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton).
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
CA$44
Est. total (adult)
CA$179
Long stay (Type D)
—
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in CAD · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
Embassy Ottawa; VFS Global Canada. D unverified.
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–8 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Not officially published; generally short (~1-2 weeks) but appointments must be booked no later than 20 days before travel.
Application centre
VFS Global (Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton); applications forwarded to the Embassy of Lithuania in Ottawa for decision.
Timeline notes
Embassy in Ottawa; under an MFA-VFS agreement, accepts applications at VFS centres in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton. Files forwarded to Ottawa embassy where the 15-day clock runs; add courier time. Book at least 20 calendar days before travel.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
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
- Purpose - workA multiple-entry D is issued for work, study or professional activity; single-entry work requires a work permit / Employment Service decision (high-qualification resolution or seasonal-work permit as applicable).
- Purpose - study/research/professorMediation/acceptance letter or written agreement with the Lithuanian education/science institution.
- Purpose - residence permit / family reunificationSingle-entry D issued to a person granted, or who has requested to issue/change, a Temporary/Permanent Residence Permit; EU-family-member permanent residence card holders included.