A foreign individual having a valid Schengen short-stay visa (C) may enter and remain in the Republic of Lithuania for up to three months during a six-month period commencing on the first day of admission from the Republic of Lithuania or another Schengen state (Germany, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, France and etc.). The time starts ticking the minute you set foot on the Republic of Lithuania or another Schengen state’s territory.
This kind of visa, sometimes known as a Business Visa may be used for a wide range of objectives, including, conducting business, attending a conference etc.
To get Lithuanian C-Type Schengen visa and make your case stronger we recommend to register a company in Lithuania. To prepare a business invitation letter approved by Lithuanian Immigration Department with MIGRIS registration number, from you we need:
- Copy of passport, address of living
- Company name you want to register in Lithuania
- Description of what kind of business you are going to do in Lithuania
- Name and full address of the company where you work in your native country, as well as your position within the company.
- Hotel reservation. Or at least the hotel name, address, and dates where you will stay in Vilnius (period should be 30 – 90 days)
- Prepayment 50% for the services. Details for the payment https://www.bizbon.com/payment
In 3 business days, the invitation letter will be ready and company will be registered in 1-2 weeks. Then you will be ready to apply for the Lithuania visa at the nearest VFS Global office.
The price list for the C-Type visa you can find here
* In all cases Applicants can apply for the C-type Visa in any country where VFS Global accepts documents for Lithuanian clients. You can travel to any other country to submit the documents. List of Countries where VFS Global accepts applications you can find here:
After submission of the documents, you will get your visa in 15 days.
What to document to submit at the VFS Global to get Schengen visa Type-C
To apply for a Schengen visa, a foreigner must pay a consular fee of €80 (or €40 for children aged 6 to 12) for the submission and processing of visa documents and provide (the fee may change over time):
- A valid travel document with at least three months of validity beyond the requested visa duration. It should contain at least two blank pages and must have been issued within the past ten years.
- A completed Schengen visa application form (completed online).
- A recent color photograph (35 x 45 mm) that meets the applicant’s age requirements.
- Valid health insurance coverage with a minimum sum of €30,000, along with proof of insurance.
- Documents stating the purpose of the trip – normally it is a business trip to Lithuania.
- Documents confirming accommodation arrangements or proof of sufficient funds to cover accommodation expenses.
- Evidence that the applicant has sufficient means of subsistence (€40 per day) for the duration of the stay, as well as for return to the home or residence country or for transit to a third country where they will be admitted. This requirement does not apply to minors traveling with an adult family member.
- Information to assess if the applicant intends to leave the Schengen area by the end of the visa period.
The applicant’s fingerprints will also be collected.
For an exact list of required documents, it is recommended to check with the institution where the visa application will be submitted.
How long does it take to make a decision on issuing a visa?
A decision on visa issuance is typically made within 15 calendar days from the date the application and all required documents are submitted to the visa service. However, if additional processing time is needed, the authorized visa officer may extend this period to 30 calendar days. In exceptional cases, where further documentation is required, the decision period may be extended to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
The following elements distinguish the Lithuania Schengen Type C visa
– A Type C visa allows you to remain for up to ninety days in any 180-day period. These ninety days may be used for either a single entry into Lithuania or numerous entries into any Schengen country.
– If you have a valid Lithuanian visa for the Schengen Type C visa, you may freely travel across the Schengen Area (which currently has 26 member states) without the need for any extra visas or border checks.
– The Type C visa’s flexible entry criteria may assist business travellers, conference attendees, friends and family visits and etc.
– The duration of your visa’s validity determines how many times you may enter the Schengen Area in a given time. The Schengen visa Type C visa may be granted as a single-entry visa (allowing the bearer just one entrance into the country) or as a multiple-entry visa (enabling the bearer many entries into the country within the visa’s validity term).
– To get a Schengen Type C visa for Lithuania, you must apply at the Lithuanian embassy or consulate in the country where you presently live or have a valid resident permit. All essential papers must be submitted with the application, including a completed application form, a valid passport, passport-sized pictures, evidence of lodging and financial means, a travel itinerary, and any other supporting paperwork related to the purpose of your visit.
– A single-entry Schengen visa type C, allows you to travel within the Schengen area. All you need is a business invitation letter approved by the Lithuanian Immigration Office system MIGRIS. This visa is simpler than visa type D, as you do not need to provide proof that you intend to invest €14,000 in your business.
It should be noted that the particular criteria and processes for getting a Schengen Type C visa for Lithuania may differ depending on nationality and circumstance. To get accurate and up-to-date information on the application procedure and Schengen visa type C requirements, you should contact business immigration advisers Bizbon. Bizbon actively participates in providing Business Invitation Letters for the clients who are intend to come to Lithuania and start the business. If you are not familiar with all Schengen visa Type C requirements, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Classification of Schengen Type C Visa
Lithuania Schengen visa Type C visas are classified into the following categories based on the number of entries permitted:
A “single-entry” visa entitles the bearer to just one entrance into the Schengen Area. If you exceed the 90-day limit on your Schengen visa type c by even one day, your visa will become invalid as soon as you leave the Schengen Area. You must apply for a new visa each time you wish to enter the Schengen Area.
A person with a multiple-entry visa may enter and exit the Schengen Area as many times as they like throughout the visa’s validity term. People who need to enter and exit the Schengen Area often throughout their allotted stay should apply for this kind of visa.
Your planned route and the limits you must satisfy will determine whether you should apply for a single-entry or multiple-entry visa. If your visit to Lithuania or any other Schengen countries will be short and you only need to enter the country once during the visa’s validity term, a single-entry visa may suffice. However, if you want to visit or travel inside the Schengen Area on many occasions while your visa is still valid, you should apply for a multiple-entry visa.
The Fastest way to get Schengen Visa is to apply for a C-Type Visa Lithuania
Business visa: Visitors visiting Lithuania who want to do business must get a business visa. Meeting with prospective partners, visiting a trade exhibition, or attending a conference are a few examples. During a 180-day term, a maximum of ninety days may be spent in the nation.
Letter of Proposal for a Business Meeting
A letter of invitation from a business partner or firm in Lithuania may be necessary to get a Schengen visa Type C to visit Lithuania for business purposes. In general, a Lithuanian visa invitation letter should contain the following:
Explain why you’re visiting Lithuania for business and include details about the meetings, conferences, negotiations, or other business-related events you want to attend. In addition, please provide the start and end timings of your scheduled visit.
Invitation letter specifics: provide the inviter’s full name, title, and contact information. Remember to provide the company’s official registration and identification numbers.
Declare that the inviting company or organisation will cover all expenses (including hotel, food, and transportation) during the guest’s stay in Lithuania. It’s critical to specify if the visitor will be responsible for anything.
Attach any relevant paperwork that may support the purpose of the business travel, such as meeting agendas, contracts, or conference invitations, if you have them.
Finish the letter with a nice closing statement and the full name, position, email address, and phone number of the person who can be contacted for further verification or explanation. If you need more information, please contact BIZBON. BIZBON can help business partners to prepare the invitation letter and get MIGRIS registration number.
Obtaining a Schengen Type C visa for Lithuania requires many steps. Here’s an overview of the process:
The process starts with filling out the application form available online at the VFS Global website. Fill out the form fully and properly, noting any pertinent facts. We understand that it can be difficult to prepare the application by yourself, hence, Bizbon is here to assist you.
Gather all of the necessary paperwork: Collect and prepare any supporting papers that must be submitted with the visa application. A valid passport, recent passport-size photographs, travel medical insurance, a flight itinerary or reservation, proof of accommodation in Lithuania, proof of financial means to cover expenses during your stay, and any other documents relevant to your purpose of visit (such as a letter of invitation with MIGRIS registration number, proof of employment, or proof of enrollment in an educational institution) are usually required to obtain a visa to visit Lithuania.
Participate in the visa interview: On the designated day and time, attend the visa interview online. The interviewer may enquire about your business plans, the purpose, your current financial condition, and other such issues. If the visa officer requires further documents, please supply them.
Visa costs are due. Pay the non-refundable fee at the embassy or consulate where you are applying for your visa. The visa cost may be found on the website of the embassy or consulate. The payment of most visa applications is required at the time of submission.
Wait for a decision on your visa application; this will be done after you’ve submitted all needed papers and participated in any mandatory interviews. The surgery typically takes several weeks to complete. However, this time period is not fixed. You may be able to track the progress of your application online during this period if the VFS Global to whom you filed it provides such a facility.
If your visa application was granted, you will need to pick up your passport from the VFS Global office. If your application is denied, you will be notified of the outcome as well as the reason for the denial.
That was all about the Schengen Type C visa. It is imperative to note that your country of origin, the purpose of the trip, and other factors can influence your eligibility for the Schengen Type C visa. You should consult with Bizbon to learn more about the exact criteria for the Type C visa, as we specialize in assisting with visa applications, among other services that aid individuals in business establishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. QUESTION. Will I get a refund if the decision regarding my Visa or Residence Permit application is negative?
ANSWER. You will get a full refund if there is an error in the documents that we have prepared and it was the reason for the case to be rejected. In any other cases, we do not issue refunds. Otherwise, we recommend preparing additional documents and reapplying or appealing the decision.
2. QUESTION. Can I pay for your services after I get a visa or residence permit? Or Can I pay once I come to Lithuania?
ANSWER. No. Our company policy is: A) The client pays 50% in advance to start the process and the remaining 50% amount should be paid after documents from our side are ready to be sent to a client (we will send proofs of our job). Only when we get the full payment we can release all the documents.
Comment from the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the issuance of C-Type visas
The issuance of Schengen visas is governed by the Schengen legislation, including Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code).
The Visa Code stipulates that a Schengen visa may be issued for any short-term stay purpose, provided that no grounds for refusal are established during the examination of the visa application as per Article 32 of the Visa Code. In accordance with Article 24(1) of the Visa Code, a visa may be issued for one, two, or multiple entries, with a maximum validity period of five years.
The Commission Implementing Decision amending Decision No C(2010) 1620, which replaces the “Handbook for the processing of visa applications and the modification of issued visas” (hereinafter referred to as the Visa Code Handbook I), discusses the visa validity period in paragraph 8.1 and the number of entries in paragraph 8.4. A uniform visa may be issued for one, two, or multiple entries. The applicant should indicate the desired number of entries in the application form, while the consulate processing the application decides the actual number of entries allowed. If the purpose of the trip is a specific event with known dates, a single-entry visa should generally be issued.
When issuing a multiple-entry visa with a validity period of 180 days (6 months) to 5 years, the allowed duration of stay is always 90 days within a 180-day period. A long-term multiple-entry visa should be issued to frequent or regular travelers, regardless of the purpose of the trip. When assessing the applicant’s travel history, it is essential to consider previous visas issued by all Member States, not just the Member State examining the application.
Multiple-entry visas with a validity period of less than 6 months should only be issued if a single-entry or double-entry visa is insufficient for the applicant’s travel plans during the (short) validity period.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Visa Code, a step-up system is also applied:
If the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three visas within the previous two years (calculated from the date of the fourth application), a multiple-entry visa valid for one year is issued, provided the travel document is valid.
If the applicant has obtained and lawfully used a one-year multiple-entry visa within the previous two years (calculated from the date of the current application), a multiple-entry visa valid for two years is issued, provided the travel document is valid.
If the applicant has obtained and lawfully used a two-year multiple-entry visa within the previous three years (calculated from the date of the current application), a multiple-entry visa valid for five years is issued, provided the travel document is valid.
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