Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Lithuania
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Lithuanian Visa.
- A downloaded and filled visa application form
- Two passport-sized photos with a light background.
- A national passport and copies of your previous visas(If any) valid for at least 3 months beyond return date
- Two blank pages of the passport for stamps.
- A travel medical insurance
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Lithuania
- A detailed flight itinerary.
- Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Lithuania.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate etc)
- A copy of the applicant’s return-ticket reservation.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Lithuania.
Lithuania Visa for Rwandans
Facts about Lithuania
Lithuania being positioned on the western Baltic coast is best known for its resorts, lakes and mineral spas. The country has national parks and museums where tourists can visit to have a good time. Some of the best places to visit are; Devil’s Museum (it contains artworks of the devil, witches, and other wicked mythological creatures), Kursiu National Park, Money Museum and Siauliai Hill of Crosses just to mention a few. You are guaranteed an exciting time during your visit to Lithuania.
Lithuania attracts a lot of tourist from all around the world. Over 3.25 million tourists visited the country in 2017. This number is a 6.2 percent increase from the total of 3.06 million visitors that visited in 2016.
Types of Lithuania Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5-7 business days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 5-7 business days | 1-3 |
| Student visa | 5-7 business days | 2-4 years |
| Business visa | 5-7 business days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Lithuania Visa
- A downloaded and filled visa application form
- Two passport-sized photos with a light background.
- A national passport and copies of your previous visas(If any) valid for at least 3 months beyond return date
- Two blank pages of the passport for stamps.
- A travel medical insurance
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Lithuania
- A detailed flight itinerary.
- Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Lithuania.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate etc)
- A copy of the applicant’s return-ticket reservation.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Lithuania.
Lithuania Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is requested for and issued to Rwandans who intend to visit Lithuania for tourism purposes.
- A completely and sincerely filled visa application form is required.
- The Lithuania Schengen Visa application form can also be filled electronically and then printed out as hard-copies.
- A valid passport must be submitted and there should be copies of the passport as well.
- Two 35 x 45 mm passport-sized photos in color with a white background, not older than 6 months are required.
- A travel medical insurance with a confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Lithuania and other Schengen areas(if necessary) is mandatory.
- There should be a document that reflects the applicant’s career or vocation in Rwanda.
- Rwandans who want to enter the territory of the Republic of Lithuania are expected to be in possession of at least 40€ per day. Hence, the applicant’s bank statement should reflect that the applicant can support themselves for the duration of stay.
- An invitation letter from your family or friends in Lithuania with the address and phone number should be attached to the other necessary documents submitted.
- The signed application form must be accompanied by the mandatory documents requested for at the embassy and submitted at Lithuania’s representative in Rwanda.
- Documents reflecting applicant’s ties with Rwanda are also necessary for the application process.
- Lithuania is represented by the Belgian embassy in Kigali.
- It is advised not to purchase flight tickets before obtaining the visa except required by the embassy.
Lithuania Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to those who intend to work in Lithuania.
- Applicant’s travel documents should be valid beyond their intended exit date from Lithuania.
- Two passport-sized photos in color with a white background, not older than 6 months are required. Photo size should be 35 x 45 mm.
- The applicant’s employment contract with a company in Lithuania should be submitted.
- A current bank statement of the employing company for the last 6 months might be required. It must be stamped and signed by a bank official.
- The employing company is expected to sign and submit a No-objection certificate.
- The Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary from the company of employment is also necessary.
- There should be accommodation provision and proof of it is to be submitted to the embassy.
Lithuania Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Rwandans who want to go to Lithuania for study purposes are required to get this visa.
- Applicants passports should be valid beyond their period of stay in Lithuania and should have been issued within the last 10 years.
- Two passport-sized photos in color with a white background, not older than 6 months are required. Photo size should be 35 x 45 mm.
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses should be acquired by the applicant and submitted to the embassy.
- A letter of sponsorship from the applicant’s sponsor is required in the case where the applicant is on scholarship.
- A letter of admission confirmation in an institution in Lithuania is required at the embassy.
- Documents proving financial sustenance or support are necessary.
Lithuania Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to those who want to go to Lithuania for business purposes.
- A visa application form must be duly signed and submitted at the embassy.
- Your travel document (passport) should be valid for three months beyond your intended exit date from Lithuania.
- Two passport-sized photos in color, with a white background and not older than 6 months are required.
- Photo size should be 35 x 45 mm.
- An invitation letter from the Lithuanian company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit is required.
- If the applicant is employed, a certificate from their employer stating/allowing their business travel should be submitted.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
- If self-employed, a copy of the applicant’s business license is required.
- For both occasions, the Income Tax Return (ITR) of the company or business is to be submitted at the embassy.
- A bank statement issued by a credible bank and dating back 6 months before the application period is required. It must be stamped and signed by a bank official. In the absence of a bank account, proof of other assets has to be provided.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
- A documents reflecting the applicant’s confirmed accommodation provision should also be submitted.
Lithuania Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Lithuania Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Rwanda
Kigali
There is no embassy of Lithuania in Rwanda. It is represented by the Belgian embassy in Kigali.