A passport meeting Schengen rules
A Lithuania file needs a passport issued within the last 10 years, with two blank visa pages and validity extending three months beyond the planned Schengen return.
Lithuania Visa from UK
A practical route for UK residents who need a Lithuania Schengen visa — confirm Lithuania is responsible for the trip, prepare the application and supporting evidence, then submit through the official VFS route.
Independent support, not an official visa application. Or use the quick form on this page.
- London · Manchester · Edinburgh · Cardiff
- VFS submission and biometrics
- Reviewed September 2026
LithuaniaShort-stay Schengen visa · UK residents
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UK VFS locationsThe current official route lists London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
- 15 d
normal decision periodComplete applications are normally decided within the standard Schengen timetable.
- 45 d
possible extended reviewCertain cases can take up to 45 days under the Visa Code.
Check whether you need a Lithuania visa
Lithuania separates eligibility from jurisdiction: the passport nationality controls the visa requirement, while qualifying UK residence allows the applicant to use the UK VFS route.
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British passport holder
British citizens can normally visit Lithuania visa-free for permitted stays up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period. Longer stays and residence require a different process.
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Visa-required nationality living in the UK
Visa-required applicants should show genuine UK residence, including digital status evidence where applicable, and meet Lithuania’s stated three-month post-return residence buffer.
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Lithuania must be the responsible country
Use Lithuania when it is your only or main destination. For equal stays, apply to the country whose external border you cross first; appointment availability does not change competence.
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Lithuania Schengen visa requirementsfor UK residents
Six checks to align before attending VFS.
Qualifying UK residence evidence
Use lawful UK residence evidence and a UKVI share code where status is digital. Current Embassy guidance asks for UK residence permission valid at least three months beyond the return from the Schengen Area.
Completed and signed application form
Complete Lithuania’s current Schengen form without gaps, then print and sign the application in the places required for submission.
Lithuania-led itinerary
Provide transport and accommodation that make Lithuania the genuine main destination by purpose or length of stay.
Funds and UK ties
Present recent financial records together with the UK work, study, business or sponsorship evidence that best explains your circumstances and ability to fund the Lithuanian stay.
Schengen travel medical insurance
The insurance certificate should cover all Schengen destinations and dates, with at least €30,000 for emergency medical expenses and repatriation.
Documents for a Lithuania tourist visa
Arrange the Lithuania documents in the order shown by the live Embassy/VFS list. Reconcile passport details, dates and itinerary across every reservation and supporting record.
- Completed and signed Schengen application form
- Recent compliant passport photograph
- Passport with copies of relevant pages
- Valid UK residence or UKVI status evidence
- Travel medical insurance with €30,000 cover
- Confirmed outward and onward transport reservation
- Accommodation covering the full itinerary
- Recent bank statements and payslips where relevant
- Employment, study or self-employment evidence
- Invitation, sponsorship or minor documents if relevant
Tourism, business, private-visit and family-member categories use different evidence. The Embassy can request additional documents or an interview.
Lithuania VFS application steps
VFS receives the application and biometrics in the UK. The Lithuanian consular authority assesses and decides the case.
- 1Confirm Lithuania is responsible
Compare all Schengen stays and purposes before choosing Lithuania as the competent state.
- 2Complete the current form
Prepare the Lithuanian application form, check it against the supporting file and sign the final printout for the appointment.
- 3Book through official VFS
Use the Lithuania VFS route for London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Cardiff and check live availability.
- 4Attend and track the application
Take the complete Lithuania file to the selected VFS centre and provide fingerprints when due; provider extras only change convenience, not the decision.
Want the Lithuania file checked?
Share the trip basics and we can help organise the application before the official Lithuania submission.
What you get from this enquiry
- We confirm which Schengen country you should apply to for your trip.
- We check your document list against the official requirements for your profile.
- We help you organise the application before your official appointment.
No payment is taken with this enquiry. If you want our help, we confirm the fee with you before any work starts.
Lithuania visa processing time
Do not count the VFS appointment search as part of Lithuania’s consular processing period; the official clock starts later, once the admissible file is received.
Application windowApply up to 6 months early
Lithuania normally accepts short-stay applications during the six-month window before the intended trip.
15 daysnormal decision period
The standard Lithuania assessment period is 15 calendar days from receipt of a complete and admissible application.
Further examinationUp to 45 days in some cases
If the Lithuanian authority requests more evidence or consultation, examination can continue beyond the standard period and reach 45 days.
Official guidance says applications should normally be lodged at least 15 calendar days before travel. Leave extra time for appointment availability, document corrections and passport return; no return date is guaranteed.
Lithuania visa fees from the UK
Lithuania’s consular fee follows the shared Schengen tariff. VFS adds its own UK handling charge, so review the current pound totals and payment options together.
Adult short-stay visa feeStandard Schengen fee
€90Child aged 6 to under 12Reduced fee; confirm eligibility
€45VFS service chargeCurrently shown as the GBP equivalent; verify live
€17.90 equiv.Optional VFS servicesCourier and premium extras do not affect the decision
OptionalApplicants claiming a reduction or exemption should carry the exact supporting evidence. Confirm which Lithuania VFS fees remain, how they are paid and the applicable refund position.
Where to submit a Lithuania visa in the UK
Applicants resident in the UK can use the official Lithuania VFS centres in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Cardiff. Check the live page before travelling.
Lithuania’s UK network currently includes Cardiff as well as London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Confirm address, opening hours, booking category and charges before attendance.
UK → LithuaniaYour journey
London → VilniusIllustrative route · not a travel itinerary
Five Lithuania visa mistakes to avoid
Lithuania’s UK route has details that generic Schengen checklists can miss.
- 01Treating a UK permit as a visa exemption
UK residence evidence supports a Lithuania application lodged in Britain, but it cannot replace a visa required by the applicant’s passport.
- 02Using a UK visitor visa to apply
Apply from the UK only if you are legally resident here. Visitor status normally does not establish the required consular residence connection.
- 03Treating the online form as the full submission
Preparing the application online does not replace the authorised VFS submission, supporting file and biometrics where required.
- 04Choosing Lithuania for appointment convenience
Lithuania must be responsible for the real itinerary. A convenient London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Cardiff slot does not change destination responsibility.
- 05Planning around exactly 15 days
The normal consular period does not include every day spent waiting for a slot, transferring the file or returning the passport.
Lithuania visa from UK questions
Answers about eligibility, VFS appointments, UK residence, fees and timing.
Do UK residents need a visa for Lithuania?
The passport nationality determines visa need. UK residence establishes a submission connection and must meet Lithuania’s validity rules, but does not itself grant visa-free entry.
Do British citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
British citizens can normally visit Lithuania visa-free for permitted short stays within the shared Schengen 90/180 limit.
Where can I apply for a Lithuania visa in the UK?
Use the authorised Lithuania VFS route. Its current UK centre list includes London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
How early can I apply?
The Embassy recommends applying early but no more than six months before travel. The application should normally be lodged at least 15 days before departure.
How valid must my UK residence be?
The Embassy’s UK guidance asks for residence permission valid at least three months beyond the intended return from the Schengen Area.
How long can a Lithuania visa take?
Lithuania normally assesses a complete admissible application in 15 days. Further examination can extend to 45 days; VFS appointment availability and passport delivery sit outside that period.
How much is the Lithuania visa fee?
The standard adult short-stay fee is €90 and the fee for children aged 6 to under 12 is €45. VFS and optional-service charges are separate; check live amounts.
Can I apply through Lithuania for an Estonia or Poland trip?
Only when Lithuania is genuinely the competent main destination, or the first-entry rule applies to equal stays. Appointment availability alone is not a valid reason.
EXPLORE · Lithuania
Lithuania, beyond the application.
Original illustrations inspired by Vilnius Old Town, Trakai Castle, the Hill of Crosses and Lithuania’s Curonian Spit — itinerary ideas, not document evidence.
Prepare the Lithuania file before VFS
Check the visa requirement, confirm Lithuania is responsible, keep UK status valid beyond the trip and make every document support the same itinerary.
Official sources and checks
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Reviewed by Abraham and Tina Zad, 8 years of visa support experience.
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