Visas and Permits for Studying in Lithuania

Visas and Permits

Do You Need a Visa?

If you are a citizen of one of the European Union countries – you do not need a visa to study in Lithuania.
If you are not a citizen of the European Union – you must follow the legal procedure to obtain the necessary documents for long-term stay in Lithuania.

Who Is Responsible?

Since July 2023, the institution responsible for all long-term stay procedures for foreigners (including students) is the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania.

Please note: Lithuanian embassies and consulates abroad no longer accept applications for national (D) visas.
For accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the Migration Department.

What Kind of Documents Will You Need?

In order to study in Lithuania as a non-EU citizen, you will need the following:

Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)

This is the main document allowing a foreign national to live and study in Lithuania for a longer period. You must apply for the Temporary Residence Permit before your arrival to Lithuania, via the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS).
More information: https://migracija.lrv.lt/en/
MIGRIS system: https://www.migracija.lt/

National Visa (D) – only if applicable

If your Temporary Residence Permit is not issued before your planned arrival, you may be eligible to apply for a National Visa (D) in order to enter Lithuania and wait for your TRP decision while already in the country.

⚠️ Important: Please note that the National Visa (D) is now issued only by the Migration Department, not at embassies. For eligibility and application process, consult https://migracija.lrv.lt/en/.

How to Apply?

All applications are submitted online through the MIGRIS system.
After completing the application online, you will need to book an appointment at the nearest Migration Department office (if you are in Lithuania) or a designated external service provider (if abroad).
If there is no Lithuanian visa service in your country, you may need to apply in another country where Lithuania is represented.

Need Help?

If you have questions or concerns, the most accurate source of information is the Migration Department’s official website: https://migracija.lrv.lt/en/.