Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Cultural / Sports / Religious EventsVerified 2026-05-04Lithuania Cultural / Sports / Religious Events Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)
A Schengen Type C visa for journeys undertaken to attend cultural, sports, or religious events in Lithuania — and a special sub-category for foreign film crews shooting in Lithuania. Valid up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Suitable for performers attending the Vilnius Festival or Kaunas Jazz Festival, athletes at sports events, pilgrims to Šiluva, religious gatherings, conference delegates, and film production crews shooting on Lithuanian locations (Vilnius Old Town, Trakai, Kaunas, the Curonian Spit).
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Lithuania — Schengen member · Embassy New Delhi · MIGRIS portal is the form
One Lithuania visa = all 29 Schengen countries. But you must apply through MIGRIS — not the standard VFS form.
All India applications are decided by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, New Delhi through VFS Lithuania centres. The Lithuanian government runs its own electronic immigration portal at migracija.lt/en — every applicant creates a MIGRIS login, picks their nationality, and fills the Schengen visa form there. The standard VFS application form does not work for Lithuania. For business / sponsored visits, the Lithuanian host also submits a MIGRIS invitation letter that the applicant references in their file.
29 Schengen countries
Full Schengen member — Lithuania visa unlocks the whole zone, not just Lithuania.
Embassy New Delhi only
All India files decided by Embassy of Lithuania, New Delhi via VFS centres.
15 calendar days (up to 30)
Apply 6 months before / no later than 15 working days before travel. Satellite VFS adds 2-3 days transit to Delhi.
The MIGRIS rule (the form that gets it right)
- Open
migracija.lt/enand create your MIGRIS login. - Pick India as nationality, then choose Schengen visa application form. Fill, print, sign.
- If you have a Lithuanian inviter (business, family, friends, employer, organisation), ask them to file a MIGRIS invitation letter first — you reference it in your application instead of attaching a hand-signed letter.
- Then book your VFS appointment, attend in person, pay the visa fee + VFS service charge in cash / card / UPI / DD.
Two gotchas Indian sites get wrong: (1) Affidavits are NOT accepted as evidence by the Embassy of Lithuania — substituting an affidavit for a proper bank certificate, ITR, or property registry will get the file rejected. (2) Family members of Lithuanian citizens pay €0 visa fee — but you need the marriage / birth certificate notarised AND an extract from the Lithuanian population register (Gyventojų registras). Indian-citizen marriage certificate alone is not enough.
Diplomatic passport holders: visa-exempt for Lithuania under the bilateral India-Lithuania agreement (Official Delegations). Stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period — no application needed.
Note: SureshotVisa handles the 10 Lithuania Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) categories listed below — Tourism, Business, Study/Internship, Visiting Family/Friends, Cultural & Sports, Official Delegations, Medical Treatment, Seafarer (informational), Airport Transit, and Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens — end-to-end through VFS. Long-Stay D visas (work / study / residence permit) are not on this site yet; ask us by phone if you need one and we'll quote separately.
Processing
15 calendar days standard processing at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, New Delhi (counting from when the visa section receives all required documents from VFS)
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen area-wide)
Starting Fee
₹9,720
Apply At
12 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Lithuania visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, New Delhi processes ALL India applications. Single jurisdiction across India.
- 2MIGRIS APPLICATION FORM IS MANDATORY: every applicant must create a MIGRIS login at migracija.lt/en, pick nationality from the list, and fill the Schengen visa application form. The generic VFS form does not work — files using the wrong form get rejected at counter.
- 3MIGRIS INVITATION LETTER: for Business, Visiting Family/Friends (when an invitation is relied upon), Cultural / Sports / Religious events, Medical Treatment, and Seafarer applications, the Lithuanian host (employer / inviting person / organisation / shipping company) must file the invitation through MIGRIS first. The applicant references it in their application.
- 4AFFIDAVITS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED as documents of evidence by the Embassy of Lithuania — substituting an affidavit for proper bank certificates, ITR, employment letters, or property registry will get the file rejected.
- 5FAMILY MEMBERS OF LITHUANIAN CITIZENS pay €0 visa fee — but need notarised marriage certificate / birth certificate AND extract from the Lithuanian population register (Gyventojų registras).
- 6DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS are visa-EXEMPT for Lithuania under the bilateral India-Lithuania agreement (Official Delegations) — stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without visa.
- 7Photo specification: 35mm × 45mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm), high-definition colour, white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame, no more than 6 months old, ICAO compliant. No headgear (except religious — chin/nose/eyes/eyebrows must be visible). No hair tucked behind ears. No staple marks. Scanned and colour photocopies are NOT accepted.
- 8Travel medical insurance: €30,000 minimum coverage, valid for ALL Schengen countries, covering accident / illness / medical emergency evacuation / repatriation. Must cover the entire trip including arrival and departure dates. Multi-entry visa applicants must have insurance for the duration of the first trip. NOT obligatory for Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens (Directive 2004/38/EC).
- 9Indian passport must be issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond intended Schengen departure, with at least 2 blank pages. Submit current passport biodata page + last page (for Indian passports) + entry/exit Schengen stamps from previous passports if available.
- 10Apply not earlier than 6 months before intended travel and NOT LATER THAN 15 working days before. Non-Delhi VFS centres add 2–3 days transit to the Embassy.
- 11A booked flight ticket does NOT result in preferred processing. Submission of incomplete documentation may result in rejection — the visa section is not obliged to ask for missing documents before denying. Applicants do NOT have their passport in their possession during processing.
- 12Indian Income Tax Return (ITR) acknowledgments are mandatory: last 2 assessment years.
Who Can Apply
- Performers, artists, and crew attending Lithuanian festivals
- Athletes and team officials at sports events / tournaments in Lithuania
- Religious gatherings and pilgrimages (e.g., Šiluva)
- Film crews shooting on Lithuanian locations
- Conference attendees / event speakers (where the event is cultural / sports / religious in nature)
Not eligible under this visa:
- Paid commercial performances treated as gainful employment — may need a D Visa with work authorisation
- Athletes joining a Lithuanian club for a season — work permit / D visa needed
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Lithuania cases — and win them.
Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Schengen Short-Stay visa fee — adult (Type C) | ₹9,720 |
| Schengen visa fee — child (6–12 years) | ₹4,860 |
| Schengen visa fee — child below 6 years | ₹0 |
| VFS service charge — age 12 and above | ₹1,931 |
| VFS service charge — children 0–11 years | ₹0 |
Visa fees are set by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in INR and are non-refundable in case of refusal. The applicable INR fee tracks the current EUR / INR exchange rate and may change without notice. All VFS service charges are inclusive of CGST 9% + SGST 9%. Family members of EU/EEA/CH citizens applying under Directive 2004/38/EC pay zero visa fee — but the VFS service charge still applies. Affidavits will not be considered as documents of evidence by the Embassy of Lithuania.
Documents Required
Personal Documents
- !MIGRIS Schengen visa application form (printed and signed)
Complete at migracija.lt/en after creating a MIGRIS login. Pick India as nationality, then Schengen visa application form. Print and sign.
- !Two recent (≤ 6 months old) photos — 35mm × 45mm, white background
ICAO-compliant. High-definition colour, face covering ≥80% of frame, no smile, no headgear (except religious — facial features visible). Scanned/colour photocopies NOT accepted.
- !Valid passport
Issued within last 10 years, valid ≥3 months beyond intended Schengen departure, ≥2 blank pages. Submit current biodata page + last page (Indian passports) + Schengen entry/exit stamps from previous passports if available.
- ○Non-Indian residents in India: residence permit
Required only for non-Indian nationals living in India — present temporary or permanent residence permit.
Cultural / Sports / Religious Event Documents
- !Invitation, entry tickets, enrolments, or programmes for the event
Copy of the official invitation from the Lithuanian organiser, or pre-purchased tickets, or programme listing the applicant's role.
Film Crew-Specific Documents (if applicable)
- ○Letter from the film company specifying title, synopsis, and shooting locations
Required for film-crew applications. The letter confirms the production's name, plot summary, and the Lithuanian shoot locations.
- ○Complete list of names of travelling crew members along with their roles
Each crew member's role in the production.
- ○Letter from the Lithuanian agency confirming arrangements for film permits
From the local production-services partner / fixer / agency confirming film permits and on-ground logistics.
- ○Certificate of registration with the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or Film Chamber of Commerce
Confirms the Indian production company is registered.
Travel & Accommodation
- !Round-trip flight reservation to and from Schengen area
If travelling to several Schengen states, also provide intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary, or car rental proof.
- !Proof of accommodation
Hotel reservation, holiday-home rental, or campus residence reservation. OR a MIGRIS invitation letter from inviting person/company if accommodation is provided. If travelling to several Member States, proof for each.
- !Travel medical insurance — EUR 30,000 minimum, Schengen-wide
From an Embassy-approved insurance provider. Covers accident / illness / medical emergency evacuation / repatriation. Period of validity must cover the entire trip including arrival and departure. Multi-entry: cover the first trip. NOT required for Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens (Directive 2004/38/EC).
- !Cover Letter signed by the applicant
Explains purpose of travel, duration, names of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details.
Financial Documents
- !Original private bank statement showing 3 months of transactions
Duly stamped and signed by the bank.
- !Indian Income Tax Return acknowledgement — last 2 assessment years
ITR-V plus Form 26AS / Form 16 for cross-verification.
- ○If employed — Pay slips for last 3 months + employment contract + employer's leave-approval letter
- ○If self-employed / company owner — Certificate of registration of the company including GST registration number, business bank account statement, and proof of income tax return (barcode-verifiable)
- ○If sponsored — Proof of sponsorship via MIGRIS invitation letter
Lithuanian sponsor files the MIGRIS invitation; applicant references it in their application.
- ○If retired — Pension statements for last 3 months and/or proof of regular income from property or business ownership
Minor-Specific Documents (if applicable)
- ○Minor with one parent — Notarised written consent from the non-travelling parent (or court order / sole-custody proof)
- ○Minor travelling alone — Notarised written consent from BOTH parents/guardians
- ○Copy of identification document(s) of parent(s)/guardians having custody — with signature and photograph
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
7 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Confirm Lithuania is your main Schengen destination
Apply via Lithuania if your itinerary spends most time (or has its main purpose) there. If splitting time evenly between Schengen states, apply through the country of first entry.
- 02
Create a MIGRIS login at migracija.lt/en
Open the Lithuanian government's electronic immigration portal at migracija.lt/en, pick India from the nationality list, then select the Schengen visa application form. Fill, print, sign. This is the only application form that works — generic VFS forms get rejected at counter.
- 03
Get a MIGRIS invitation letter (where required)
For Business / Visiting Family-Friends (when relying on an invitation) / Cultural-Sports / Medical Treatment / Seafarer categories, the Lithuanian host files the invitation letter through MIGRIS. You reference it in your application — no hand-signed letter needed.
- 04
Book your VFS appointment online
After completing the MIGRIS form, book at visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ltu/. Pay VFS service charge in cash / card / UPI / DD at the centre.
- 05
Submit at VFS in person + biometrics
Attend with your printed MIGRIS form, all documents, and two ICAO-compliant photos. Pay the visa fee. Biometrics are captured at the centre. Affidavits are NOT accepted as evidence.
- 06
Wait for the decision (15 calendar days standard)
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, New Delhi decides. Up to 30 days if additional information / interview requested. Non-Delhi VFS centres add 2–3 days postal transit. Track via VFS website.
- 07
Collect your passport from VFS
Once notified, collect from VFS or use courier. Verify visa validity dates, entry type, and stay duration before leaving the counter.
What works
4 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Performers / athletes: the invitation from the Lithuanian organiser should clearly state whether the engagement is paid. If paid, talk to us about whether you need a work-authorisation route.
- Film crews: get the IMPPA / FCC registration certificate ready before submitting — this proves the Indian production company is legitimate.
- Religious pilgrimages (Šiluva, Vilnius Old Town shrines): an invitation or registration letter from the parish / pilgrimage organiser strengthens the file.
- Sports tournaments: federation accreditation works alongside the official invitation.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Vague invitation that doesn't specify dates, role, or event location
- 2Missing programme / ticket evidence for the event
- 3Wrong application form (generic VFS instead of MIGRIS)
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
MIGRIS — Lithuania's electronic immigration services portal (MANDATORY application form)
Every Lithuania visa applicant must create a MIGRIS login at migracija.lt/en, choose nationality from the list, and select the Schengen visa application form. Print and sign before VFS appointment. The standard VFS form does not work for Lithuania — files using the wrong form are rejected at counter.
MIGRIS Invitation Letter portal (for sponsored applicants)
Lithuanian inviting persons / companies / organisations file invitation letters through MIGRIS. Required for Business, Visiting Family/Friends (when an invitation is used), Cultural / Sports / Religious events, Medical Treatment, and Seafarer categories. Applicants reference the MIGRIS invitation in their application instead of attaching a hand-signed letter.
VFS Lithuania India — Online appointment booking
After completing the MIGRIS application form, book your VFS Lithuania appointment here. Service fee paid in cash / card / UPI / DD at the centre.
Harmonised Document List (Schengen)
Standard Schengen-wide harmonised document list — issued by the EU Council, applies across Lithuania along with the country-specific checklist.
List of Indian Travel Insurance Companies approved for Schengen
Embassy-approved insurance providers — must cover EUR 30,000+ for accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, and repatriation across all Schengen countries.
VFS Application Centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Lithuania Cultural / Sports / Religious Events Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Lithuania website and Embassy of Lithuania. Last verified 2026-05-04. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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