- International Students
- Immigration regulations
Immigration regulations
TRP Application
If a student is an EU citizen and has legally entered the Republic of Lithuania to pursue full-time studies, the student must obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP), which confirms the right of temporary residence in Lithuania.
Submission
Students must submit the application and required documents in person through the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS). Within 4 months from the submission date, the student must visit the chosen branch of the Migration Department to provide the original documents, biometric data, and a signed application.
Minors' Applications
Applications for EU citizens under 16 years of age must be completed and submitted by one of the parents (adoptive parents, hereinafter referred to as “parents”) upon presenting an identity document, or by a guardian/caregiver or other legal representative upon presenting both proof of guardianship/custody or legal representation and an identity document.
Residence Declaration
After receiving the TRP, the student must declare the place of residence within 7 working days at the local Municipality Office (seniūnija).
Details and Requirements
For more information about how to apply and what documents are required, applicants are advised to check the MIGRIS webpage.
Study Contract Appointment
After arrival, book an appointment at the VILNIUS TECH International Studies Centre to sign your study contract.
More information
If more information is needed, please contact the VILNIUS TECH International studies centre.
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Visa Update
Starting from 1 July 2023, national visas (type D) are no longer issued to full-time students arriving to study at registered and operating higher education institutions in the Republic of Lithuania. Foreigners who wish to study legally in Lithuania as full-time students must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) instead of a national visa (type D).
A Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
A TRP can be obtained at one of the 34 VFS Global centers operating in various countries. Students can find the full list of centers and their contact information here:
Steps how to apply for TRP
Visit migracija.lt. Select For Foreigners. Choose To get an electronic service → Citizenship. Select I want to get a residence permit in Lithuania → I want to receive a temporary residence permit. Choose Studies → I am a student → Apply for a permit.
More information
Further details on the TRP process are available on the MIGRIS webpage.
TRP Requirements
The TRP application form must be filled in on the https://www.migracija.lt/ website.
Passport and a copy of the passport (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the TRP)
Copy of the previous visa or TRP.
Proof of sufficient funds: EUR 7,300 for one year (min. EUR 519/month + EUR 1,038 for return to the country of origin). Funds can be in the student’s or parents’ bank account. Original bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months must be submitted.
Mediation Letter number (provided by VILNIUS TECH)
A digital professional photo must be submitted.
Required for first-time applicants. Must cover the past 2 years, be issued in the country of residence before arrival in Lithuania, legalized with an apostille or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and translated into Lithuanian by a certified translator.
International travel health insurance valid in Lithuania, covering one year of stay abroad, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
A document confirming the place of residence in Lithuania must be provided (e.g., rental contract, owner’s statement, or other official proof of accommodation). A written commitment to declare the place of residence upon arrival in Lithuania is also required.
The applicant must list all countries visited or lived in during the past 10 years. If a residence permit was held in any of these countries, the official residence address linked to that permit must also be provided.
Note: Documents (original High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s diploma with supplement, Transcript of Records/Mark Sheet, and Police Clearance Certificate) must be submitted in the original language and translated into English, certified by a notary, and legalized with an Apostille (for citizens of countries acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention).
Declaration of living space
Applicant have to present to Municipality Office (Seniūnija) the following documents:
Costs
Applicants should note that state fees apply for services.
VFS Global offices may apply extra charges for postal services, ranging from EUR 30 to EUR 100.
Each student must verify all consular requirements before traveling to Lithuania. For more information, they should visit the Migration Department website.
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +370 5 236 2400
- Visa Office, Department of Migration: +370 5 236 2623