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 United States.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Lithuania
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
USA
Centre
VAC
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Competent authority
Applications lodged via VFS Global; National (D) visa decided by the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania. (US Schengen (C) files are handled by the Chicago Consulate, but D-visa decisions rest with the Migration Department.)
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.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
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 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 - workWork permit / Employment Service decision (or high-qualification resolution; seasonal-work permit for seasonal workers).
- Purpose - study/research/professorAcceptance or mediation letter from the Lithuanian educational/science institution; written agreement for professors/researchers in intergovernmental programmes.
- Purpose - residence permit / family reunificationSingle-entry D issued to a person granted a Temporary/Permanent Residence Permit or who has applied to issue/change one; EU-family-member permanent residence card holders included.