🇱🇹 Required Documents for Lithuania Family Visit Visa
Turkish citizens holding Ordinary (Bordo) Passports are subject to a visa requirement for their travels to Lithuania for family, friend, or relative visits. Holders of Special (Green), Service (Grey), and Diplomatic passports are exempt from visa procedures for up to 90 days within 180 days.
The Lithuania Family Visit Visa falls under the Schengen visa category. Therefore, applicants must complete their procedures in accordance with Schengen rules. Below you will find detailed information on the invitation requirements and the list of documents necessary for the family visit visa.
📌 Standard Documents for Lithuania Family Visit Visa
All documents to be submitted for Lithuania family visit visa applications must be issued within the last 3 months and be up to date. In addition, flight and accommodation reservations, as well as the mandatory travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries, can be arranged upon the applicant’s request.
📄 Invitation Letter
The invitation must be prepared by the host residing in Lithuania, approved by the local municipality, and submitted together with a copy of the host’s passport or ID.
📄 Schengen Visa Application Form
Must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.
📄 Passport
- Must have been issued within the last 10 years.
- Must contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Must be valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
- A copy of the identity page and, if available, copies of visas obtained in the last 3 years must be included.
📄 Biometric Photo
Two recent color photographs in Schengen format (35x45 mm), with a white background.
📄 Bank Account Statement
A stamped and signed bank statement showing account activities for the last 3 months.
📄 Full Population Registration Sample
In order to prove family ties, the Lithuanian Consulate requires the original full population registration sample.
📌 Additional Documents Depending on Professional Status
For Employees and Company Owners:
- Employment letter (on company letterhead, addressed to the Lithuanian Consulate, signed and stamped)
- SGK employment entry declaration
- Up-to-date SGK service statement
- Chamber of Commerce registration, trade registry gazette, and tax certificate
For Farmers:
- Certificate from the Chamber of Agriculture
For Retirees:
- Retirement pension statement
- Recent bank account statement or retirement passbook
For Students:
- Original student certificate in English
For Applicants Under 18:
- If traveling with only one parent or legal guardian, a notarized consent letter from the other parent is required. (If custody belongs solely to the accompanying parent, a consent letter is not necessary.)
📌 How Many Days Does a Lithuania Family Visit Visa Take?
Lithuania family visit visa applications are usually finalized within 7 to 14 business days. However, applications submitted before official holidays, those made with foreign passports, or cases where the embassy requests additional documents may extend the process. To avoid delays, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted at least 40 days before the planned travel date.
📌 Lithuania Schengen Biometric Procedure
Since Lithuania is part of the Schengen Area, it is mandatory for first-time applicants to provide fingerprints (biometric data). Depending on the applicant’s province of residence, the fingerprinting procedure is carried out at the nearest application center.
If you have obtained a Schengen visa with a VIS mark and multiple entries within the last 59 months, you may be exempt from fingerprinting.