Created 2014.05.12 / Updated: 2017.08.11 09:24

• Introduction of the Visa Information System (VIS) in Belarus
  From June 23, 2015, it is planned to put into operation the Visa Information System (VIS) in all embassies and consular offices of the Schengen Agreement member states located on the territory of the Eastern Partnership countries, which include Belarus.

  The visa information system is intended for the exchange of visa data between the member states of the Schengen Agreement. The main objectives of the VIS are to facilitate control at external borders and increase security, including for applicants.

  At the Visa Application Center, when applying, you can use the following additional services for an additional fee. To schedule an appointment during prime time, you can use one of the following options. Visa and service fees and all other additional services provided by the Visa Application Center are not included in this price.

  Premium room service

  This service provides the following amenities. Send us an email with your first name, last name, contact number and desired date of shipment. Visa and service fees and all other additional services provided by the Visa Application Center are not included in this price. This service is only available to applicants whose fingerprints were collected in less than 59 months when applying for Schengen visas. You can order this service for you, as well as for the whole family or group.

  The visa information system of the VIS of the member states of the Schengen Agreement was created on October 11, 2011. Since then, the visa departments of all the embassies of the Schengen Agreement member states have been gradually connected to it, i.e. all consular missions and checkpoints at the borders of the Schengen area are connected to the central VIS database.

  The service fee is payable in cash in local currency. The prices mentioned in the table below are the prices for mobile biometrics services and do not cover visa fees, service fees and travel costs. The maintenance fee for the service is payable in cash in local currency.

  When booking a service, applicants are requested to provide the following data: last name, first name, contact phone number, place and date of biometric data provision. Reservations are confirmed within 1 business day. Applicants can purchase health insurance directly from the Visa Application Centre. This service is optional and is provided only upon request of the applicants.

  The introduction of VIS is accompanied by the mandatory provision of biometric data (fingerprints and biometric photography) by all applicants over the age of 12 years.

  In connection with the application of VIS, the following changes apply:

  From June 23, 2015, when applying for a visa for the first time, the PERSONAL APPEARANCE of ALL APPLICANTS who have reached the age of 12 years is required in order to collect biometric data (fingerprints and photos).
  - Once the fingerprints are received, they are kept by the VIS for 59 months and can be reused for new visa applications. Thus, the need for the personal appearance of the applicant may disappear within five years from the moment of the last fingerprinting procedure, even if this procedure was carried out in the representation of another Schengen Agreement member state. In that case, in visa application You must be sure to include the date of your last fingerprinting.
  - Through access to the VIS database, the border authorities are able to verify the identity of every citizen entering the territory of the Schengen States.
  - Only persons who are physically unable to do so, for example, in the absence of fingers, are exempted from the obligation to provide fingerprints. If there are less than 10, then the fingerprints of those fingers that are available are taken. If there are other temporary obstacles (for example, a broken finger or a hospital stay due to a serious illness or injury), it may also not be necessary to provide fingerprints, but this must be done at the next visa application.

  Filling out the visa application form

  The form filling service is voluntary and does not refer to general assistance and information to the applicant, which remains free of charge. The form filling service is not a prerequisite for the completeness of the application and does not affect the decision on the application. The Visa Application Center cannot be held responsible for the results of the visa application.

  Courier service

  Please note that if you wish to use this service when submitting documents to the Visa Application Centre, you must provide information about your intended place of residence in the Republic of Lithuania to complete the form. You can mail your passport back to your address by selecting this service when applying. Our staff at the Visa Application Center will obtain the requested address from you and your passport will be returned via courier service.

• The procedure for applying for a Schengen or national visa
  Schengen visas

  Residents of Minsk, Minsk, Gomel and Mogilev regions can submit applications for obtaining a Schengen visa in order to travel to Lithuania, along with supporting documents, to the Embassy Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Belarus or through the Visa Application Center at the place of residence (Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev).

  From June 1, 2017, residents of the city of Vitebsk and the Vitebsk region can submit applications for obtaining a Schengen visa for the purpose of traveling to Lithuania, together with supporting documents, either to the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Belarus or through the Visa Application Centers of the Republic of Lithuania in Minsk, Gomel and Mogilev, and to the Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Vitebsk or through the Visa Application Center of the Republic of Latvia in Vitebsk. When submitting an application at the Consulate of the Republic of Latvia, you must comply with the rules of the Latvian Consulate, about which you can get additional information on the website of the Consulate.

  The fee for the delivery of one passport depends on the place of delivery. Please refer to the list below for passport prices. If you are sending documents to a family, you can choose a family courier package - your passports will be delivered to one address you specify.

  The delivery fee depends on the place of delivery. Please refer to the list below for prices for a pack of 2-5 passports. Please contact the staff visa application center for more details. You can take a photo for your application at the Visa Application Center.

  Residents of the Grodno and Brest regions submit applications for obtaining a Schengen visa for the purpose of traveling to Lithuania, together with supporting documents, to the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Grodno or through the Visa Application Center at the place of residence (Grodno, Lida, Brest, Pinsk, Baranovichi).

  Documents at the Embassy are accepted only upon prior registration on the website https://evas2.urm.lt/en. All persons who have reached the age of 12 are required to register (registration for children under 12 years of age, whose documents are submitted together with an accompanying person, is optional).

  Photocopy

  If desired, applicants may purchase a photocopy directly from the Visa Application Centre. Using these services does not mean that your visa application will be processed more quickly or that you will be granted a visa. Your visa application will be processed in the usual way by the Consular Section of the Lithuanian Embassy in Minsk and Grodno.

  All services listed above are optional. Purpose of collection, use, disclosure, etc. personal information. Applicants may be required to provide certain information relating to them such as name, photograph, address, date of birth, telephone number, passport details, birth certificate, income, citizenship status, marital status, employment data, information on criminal and educational institutions etc.

  Family members (spouses, minor children (including adopted ones)) of citizens of Lithuania or the EU (EEA and Switzerland), persons over 60 years of age and persons with a disability certificate can apply for a Schengen visa to the Embassy without prior registration.

  Information on the procedure for submitting documents at the Visa Application Center can be obtained by calling +375 17 388 02 82 and on the website of the external service provider www.vfsglobal.com/lithuania/belarus. For the services of the Visa Application Centre, the applicant pays the appropriate service fee in Belarusian rubles.

  Providing personal information is voluntary. Inquiry about the general visa application process: Users making inquiries regarding the general visa application process should not provide personal information. Instead, it is recommended to use the application reference number. . Some diplomatic missions may require the Applicant to be present for a personal interview.

  Disclosure of personal information. Personal information will be used only for the purposes of providing services and fulfilling various obligations. These third party service providers receive such information as they need to perform their designated functions and are not authorized to use or disclose personal information for their own purposes.

  Visa Center Addresses:

  G. Minsk, st. Railway, 33; Business center «SV Plaza»
  - Gomel, st. Pushkin, 2; Pushkin Plaza Business Center
  - Mogilev, Pushkinsky prospect, 35B-1
  - Grodno, st. Gorky, 89
  - Brest, st. Moscow, 208A-1; shopping center "Domus"
  - Baranovichi, Kirov st., 101/1
  - Pinsk, st. Pervomayskaya, 176A
  - Lida, st. Radyuka, 2A

  Unless otherwise provided by the relevant Diplomatic Mission, any other documents, hard copies, letterheads or other records containing personal information will be destroyed by a secure shredding process within thirty days of the return of the passport to the applicant or within the time limits required by personal data processors or applicants will in the form of a written notice provided to the processor.

  Beware of fraudulent job offers

  Please note that the disclosure of personal information is voluntary. These offers are completely false and invalid. Fraudsters work mainly through the Internet, email, phone, etc. we warn people to beware of such scammers.

  National visas

  Applications and supporting documents for obtaining a national (long-term) visa (D) from residents of Minsk, Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev and Vitebsk regions are accepted only at the Embassy without prior registration on any reception day from 9:00 to 12:00.

  Applications and supporting documents for obtaining a national (long-term) visa (D) from residents of the Grodno and Brest regions are accepted only at the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Grodno.

  Warning signs of recruitment fraud. It is assumed that such actions are designed to deceive or obtain personal information from the victims. The activity of these persons is connected with criminal and civil obligations. Therefore, if you receive a request, either in writing or verbally, for an interview or job offer that you believe is or may be fraudulent or suspicious, please disregard them.

  Please remember that we are here to help you through the visa application process, but you are not allowed to advise or guide you in choosing a visa category. Fill out the visa application form and attach your photo. To download the visa application form from our website.

  Visa information: +375 17 285 2448; +375 17 388 0282

  REGISTRATION for submission of documents at the Embassy for obtaining a Schengen visa:

  The calculator is designed for use by citizens and authorized bodies of Member States to apply the 90/180 day rule. The calculator is only an auxiliary tool and does not grant the right to stay for the period calculated with its help. The implementation of the provisions of the law and the adoption of decisions regarding the permitted period of stay or the excess of such a period is always within the competence of the authorized bodies of the Member States (in particular, the border services).

  Please make sure you provide the required document, you can download the document checklist from this site. Incomplete applications may not be accepted. Applications for Schengen visas can be submitted at Visa Application Centers by prior arrangement.

  Please note that applicants must go to the Visa Application Center in person to submit biometric data. Visit the Lithuanian Visa Application Center at working time and get a token. The visa fee applied for the application at the Visa Application Center must be paid in EUR in cash.

  The calculator is only for checking compliance with the 90/180-day rule. The permitted period of stay in the Schengen area for third-country nationals (in case they are required to obtain a visa) is clearly indicated on the visa and often does not correspond to 90 days (this is the maximum period allowed). In addition, the permitted stay must be within the validity period of the visa.

  Types of Schengen visas to Lithuania

  Collect your passport from the Visa Application Center or use the courier delivery option. This visa does not allow the visa holder to work in Spain apart from the purpose stated at the time of application. Only legal residents of Kuwait who have a valid residence in Kuwait that covers the entire period of travel can apply to the Visa Application Center.

  Diplomatic Passport Holders - do not require a visa to enter Spain. If you are traveling elsewhere within the Schengen area, please check your visa information with the relevant embassy. Applicants traveling to Portugal and Lithuania can apply at the Visa Application Centre. Please make an appointment.

  The calculator does not support calculations if the period of permitted stay indicated on the visa is less than 90 days within a 180-day period, and does not take into account the duration of the visa. Based on the dates of previous entries and exits, the program can "only" calculate whether the stay of a third-country national general rule 90/180 days and determine the maximum possible future stay from the intended date of entry. Therefore, holders of short-term visas (category "C") must also check the validity of the visa and the permitted period of stay indicated on the visa.

  The Embassy reserves the right to invite applicants for an interview if additional information or documents are required. Applicants must submit their application in person and register their biometric data at the time of application if they are 12 years of age or older.

  Only applicants traveling within the next 3 months can apply. Visa fees are non-refundable and must be paid in cash only at the time of application. Visa applications require a minimum of 3-5 days for citizens without consultation and a minimum of 10 days for citizens who require consultation. Note. It is recommended to apply at an early stage, since the processing period may take longer than the usual processing time.

  A user manual for the "Schengen" short-stay calculator, along with samples of counting days of stay, is available.

• Rejection of a visa application
  When refusal to issue a visa the applicant is notified of this in writing, indicating the reasons for the decision.

  The decision to reject a visa application may be appealed in accordance with the procedure established by the Law on Administrative Proceedings of the Republic of Lithuania through the Vilnius District Administrative Court within 14 days from the date of delivery of the decision.

  Where to apply for a Lithuanian visa?

  If the visit includes two or more Schengen countries, the embassy responsible for issuing the visa will be. Embassy of the country in which the traveler will remain the longest. If the length of stay is the same for the entire Schengen state, the embassy of the country of the first entry.

  Please designate your appointment to apply

  Applicants should carefully read the information provided on this site and should make an appointment through. Applicants can apply for a visa directly at the Spanish Embassy in Kuwait. All applicants traveling for any reason are required to submit their original 6-month updated bank statements. Minors under the age of 6 are exempt from visa fees and service fees. Special passport holders are exempt from visa fees.

  Zygimanų g. 2, LT-01102 Vilnius

  Stamp in the passport of the applicant is used for official purposes and means that the visa department of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania has processed the visa application.

  This stamp does not affect subsequent visa applications when applying to the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania or the Embassies of other states parties to the Schengen Agreement.

  Facilitation Agreement Countries visa regime With European Union and children aged 6 to 11. The visa fee can only be paid in cash and is subject to change. Please read the requirements below carefully and make sure you have complete documents when you apply to avoid any inconvenience.

  Checking the status of your request

  Note: The Kuwait residence permit must be valid until the return date and the passport must contain 2 blank pages.

  • Original completed and signed application form.
  • Any other document will not be considered.
  • Updated and recent salary certificate.
  • Original updated bank statement for 6 months.

  We regret that we cannot accept photos that do not meet these requirements. Please provide one recent photograph that should not have been previously used in the passport.

• Accredited commercial intermediaries (travel companies and agencies)
  BELARUS - List of supporting documents provided by applicants for obtaining short-stay visas

According to the principles governing competences under the Convention on the Application of the Schengen Agreement, the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Minsk accepts an application for a Schengen visa for consideration only when:

• The Republic of Lithuania is the main purpose of the trip.
• In case of intention to visit several member states of the Schengen Agreement, it is planned to stay in the Republic of Lithuania mainly.
• It is impossible to unequivocally determine the country of the main residence and entry into the Schengen area will be through the Republic of Lithuania.

The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Minsk serves all residents of the Republic of Belarus with the exception of the Brest and Grodno regions

Website of the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Grodno: http://consulate-grodno.mfa.lt

Reception of documents for issuing a visa is carried out by appointment.

Documents for obtaining a visa can be accepted for consideration no earlier than three months before the intended trip.

A decision on an admissible application shall be made within 15 calendar days from the date of its submission.

AT special occasions in particular when a more detailed examination of the application is necessary or additional documents, the period may be extended from 30 to 60 calendar days.

The possession of a visa does not in itself confer an automatic right of entry.
The presence of a visa is only one of the conditions required for entry into the European territory of the Schengen Agreement member states. When entering the European territory of the Schengen Agreement member states, the presence of the necessary prerequisites is checked again.

More

• List of states whose citizens enter the Republic of Lithuania without a visa
• The text of the interim agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on mutual trips of citizens (to be applied from 21.12.2007)

Below we have tried to analyze in detail the main types of visas, as well as describe the process of applying for a visa through a visa center without intermediaries.

An integral stage of travel planning is the preparation of relevant documents. Lithuania is one of the Baltic States, which is actively developing business and tourism relations with neighboring countries. However, to visit Lithuania, you need to apply for a visa.

Types of Schengen visas to Lithuania

To travel to Lithuania, you need to apply for a Schengen visa, which, in turn, is divided into several categories.

Transit visa category A and B

Such a visa gives its holder the opportunity to stay in the territory of the state without leaving the airport (category A), or stay in the country for no longer than five days (category B). Transit visa is issued in cases where the traveler plans his route to Europe through Lithuania by car or, for example, with transfers.

Category C

• tourist (C-01);
• business (work) visa (C-04).

Each of these types is characterized by its own conditions for obtaining, terms and cost.

Tourist visa

A single-entry tourist visa allows its holder to visit Lithuania only once for a period, as a rule, from three days to three weeks. Do tourist visa alone is the easiest. To do this, you need to contact the Lithuanian visa center. Usually, a minimum package of documents is required to obtain this type of visa, and the terms for its consideration do not exceed 5-7 working days. If you often travel around Lithuania, then on a separate request you can apply for a multiple-entry visa to Lithuania for up to one year.

Business visa

For clearance work visa the visa center must provide the original and a copy of the contract, as well as an invitation from the Lithuanian partner company. To all of the above, you must add a petition from the company in which you work, indicating wages for the last 3-6 months.

Category D

Schengen visa category D is also called national. It can be issued for a period of three months to several years. Typically, such a visa is opened for work in Lithuanian territory or education.

A package of documents for obtaining a visa to Lithuania

In order to obtain permission to enter Lithuania, it is necessary to collect the required package of documents. The standard list of documents may be supplemented depending on the type of visa requested. So, to get a visa to Lithuania, you should prepare:

1. Completed application form ().
2. Valid passport with free visa pages (at least 3 in a row).
3. One color photograph (35 x 45 mm, no more than 3 months old). ( .)
4. Insurance for traveling abroad for the amount of coverage of the insurance policy 30,000-50,000 euros. ( .)
5. Hotel booking confirmation.
6. For a multiple-entry visa, you must provide a bank statement (no later than 5 days from the date of issue with a bank seal) at the rate of 40 euros for one day of stay.
7. For a multiple entry visa - a certificate of wages for the last 3-6 months (individual entrepreneurs provide an IP registration certificate and a copy of it, as well as an account statement). Officially unemployed persons must submit documents confirming that they have funds.
8. Consular fee - 60 euros. For a child under the age of 12, you do not need to pay a consular fee.
9. The visa application center fee is 20 euros in Belarusian rubles at the rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus on the day of submission of documents.

The procedure for applying for a Lithuanian visa

First you need to go through the pre-registration procedure on the website of the Lithuanian Visa Application Center in the Republic of Belarus. You need to fill out the appropriate application form for applying for a visa. Here the applicant will need to indicate his personal data from the passport, information about work, duration and purpose of the trip to Lithuania. All fields of the questionnaire must be filled out very carefully and accurately, only with Latin letters. Once completed, the form must be printed and signed.

After registering the online application form on the website, the applicant should choose a free date for submitting documents. After submitting an online application, a registration coupon is assigned, which must also be printed out and submitted together with a passport for admission to the territory of the Lithuanian Visa Application Center. If it is not possible to obtain a coupon for submitting documents through the website, then any person can come to the EC with a copy of the 33rd and 34th pages of your passport and register you for a free date to submit documents.

The time of admission is indicated in the coupon, but it is better to come to the visa center in advance. After submitting all the documents, as well as paying the consular fee, you need to get a separate coupon for the fingerprinting procedure.

After completing all the procedures, the visa center will issue you a document that will indicate the date when you can pick up your passport from ready visa. Also in this document you will have personal number your application, with which you can track the status of your passport daily directly on the site.

Where to apply for a Lithuanian visa?

Residents of the Brest and Grodno regions in order to obtain a visa to Lithuania must apply to the visa centers of the Republic of Lithuania located in the city of Grodno. Residents of all other regions of Belarus can submit a corresponding application to the Lithuanian Visa Application Center in Minsk.

How to get to the Lithuanian Visa Application Center in Minsk?

by public transport:
metro station "Mikhalovo";

AS Yugo-Zapadnaya
buses No. 90, 166, 170E;

stop AS "Yugo-Zapadnaya"
buses No. 32C, 57;
trolleybuses No. 31, 47, 64;
fixed-route taxi No. 1280

stop "Umanskaya"
buses No. 57, 90, 166;
trolleybus No. 31, 47, 8 (weekdays).

by car:
GPS coordinates: 41.373137, 2.187572