If you're from a non-EU/EEA country and wish to study or work in Lithuania, you'll require a long-stay visa. Conversely, if you're an EU citizen, you can freely enter Lithuania, study, and work there, provided you register your stay with the Minister of the Interior.

A Lithuania Type D Visa, categorized as a long-stay or national visa, permits staying in Lithuania for over three months. This visa is granted for purposes such as study, work, and family reunification. Non-EU/EEA citizens need to apply for this long-stay visa at the Lithuanian embassy and obtain a temporary residence permit for Lithuania as well.

A Lithuania Type D visa serves as a long-stay permit, enabling stays in Lithuania exceeding three months, up to one year. This differs from a standard Schengen visa, which limits stays to 90 days. With the long-stay visa, you're permitted to work and study in Lithuania, while a Schengen visa does not offer such privileges. Furthermore, only holders of the long-stay visa are eligible to apply for a residence permit.

Types of Lithuania Long-Stay Visa :

Based on your purpose for staying in Lithuania for more than three months, there are various types of Lithuania Long-Stay visas available:

1. Student visa: This visa allows you to commence your studies at a Lithuanian university. However, since the long-stay visa's validity is limited to a year, you'll need to apply for a temporary residence permit to extend your studies.

2. Work visa: Necessary for starting employment in Lithuania, alongside the long-stay visa, obtaining a temporary residence permit is also required.

3. Family visa: Designed for family reunification, this visa permits your family members to join you in Lithuania. As a non-EU/EEA citizen, you'll need a residence permit to facilitate your family's relocation. Additionally, your family members can pursue studies in Lithuania.

How to apply for a Lithuania D Visa:

To apply for a Lithuania long-stay national visa, follow these steps:

1. Schedule an appointment with the Lithuanian embassy or consulate beforehand, as appointments are necessary to initiate the visa application process.

2. Complete the application form online via the Migration Department website under "New Application." If online submission is unavailable, fill out the form at the embassy or consulate.

3. Gather the required documents, which may vary depending on the type of long-stay visa application. Essential documents include a passport, civil status documents, proof of accommodation, etc.

4. Pay the long-stay visa fee. Upon submission of your application at the embassy/consulate, ensure you complete the visa fee payment and provide proof of payment along with your application.

5. Submit the application. Once you've filled out the online application form and assembled the necessary documents, submit them and await processing of your visa application.

Documents required :

The requirements for applying for a Lithuania national type D visa include:

1. Completing the visa application form, which may be available for online submission, requiring printing, and signing.

2. Possessing a passport with at least two blank pages, issued within the last ten years, and valid for at least six months beyond the visa's expiration date.

3. Providing a recent colored photograph taken within the last six months.

4. Demonstrating financial means to support your stay in Lithuania throughout the visa duration.

5. Obtaining Long Term Health Insurance coverage for your entire stay in Lithuania.

6. For a student visa application:

   - Submitting a mediation letter.

   - Presenting an acceptance letter from the university.

   - Providing proof of proficiency in English or Lithuanian language.

7. For a work visa application:

   - Securing a work permit.

   - Presenting a work contract.

8. For a family visa application:

   - Submitting birth and marriage certificates as applicable.