🇱🇹 Required Documents for Lithuania Business Visa
Turkish citizens planning to travel to Lithuania for business meetings, fairs, seminars, or commercial negotiations are required to obtain a Lithuania Business Schengen Visa. Since this visa falls under the Schengen category, it grants the applicant the right to free movement within the Schengen Area. However, the first entry must be through Lithuania, and the rules of use must be followed. Incorrect use may negatively affect future visa applications.
Holders of Ordinary Passports are subject to a visa for their business trips to Lithuania, while holders of Special, Service, and Diplomatic passports are exempt from a visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
📌 Standard Documents for Lithuania Business Visa
All documents for Lithuania business visa applications must be obtained within the last 3 months and must be up to date.
📄 Schengen Visa Application Form
Must be completed in full and signed by the applicant.
📄 Passport
- Must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least 2 blank pages.
- Must be valid for at least 3 months after the end of travel.
- A copy of the identity information page and, if available, copies of visas issued in the last 3 years must be included.
📄 Biometric Photo
- Two recent color photographs, taken on a white background, in Schengen size (35x45 mm).
📄 Bank Account Statement
- A bank-certified (stamped and signed) statement showing the last 3 months of account activity.
📄 Salary Slips
- Signed and stamped payroll slips for the last 3 months.
📄 Invitation Letter
- Must be prepared by a company operating in Lithuania and signed and stamped by an authorized person.
- The invitation must include the invited person’s identity details, travel dates, company address, and contact information.
- In case of fair participation, a fair entry card or related documents must also be submitted.
📌 Additional Documents Depending on Professional Status
For Employees:
- Employment letter (on company letterhead, written by the employer, stating who will cover expenses and including leave dates)
- SGK employment entry declaration
- Up-to-date SGK service statement
- Chamber of Commerce registration, trade registry gazette, and tax certificatev
For Employers:
- Farmer certificate issued by the Chamber of Agriculture
- Company trade registry gazette, activity certificate, signature circular, and tax certificate
For Farmers:
- Farmer certificate issued by the Chamber of Agriculture
For Retirees:
- Document showing retirement pension
- Recent bank statement or retirement passbook
For Students (if participating in commercial activities):
- Student certificate
- Notarized letter from the sponsor declaring coverage of expenses and bank account statements
📌 How Many Days Does a Lithuania Business Visa Take?
If the application is made correctly and completely, the Lithuania business visa is usually finalized within 14 business days. However, during busy periods, before official holidays, or in applications made with a foreign passport, the process may take longer. Therefore, it is recommended to start the application at least 1 month before travel.
📌 Lithuania Business Visa Biometric Procedures
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 place of residence, the procedure is carried out at the nearest authorized visa application center. Applicants who have obtained a Schengen visa with a VIS mark after 2016 may be exempt from fingerprinting.
📌 Finalization of Applications
The approval or rejection of Lithuania business visa applications is entirely at the discretion of the Lithuanian Consulate. The Consulate may request additional documents if deemed necessary. Submitting documents that are complete, accurate, and on time contributes to the fast finalization of the process.