UAE residents apply for a Lithuania Schengen visa at the VFS Global centres in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The Embassy of Lithuania in Abu Dhabi examines the application and makes the decision. The visa fee is €90, paid in AED, plus a VFS fee of about €17.90 in AED. Lithuania asks for €50 per person per day.
If you are refused, the only appeal is to a court in Vilnius, within 14 days and in Lithuanian.
Checked on 5 November 2026 against the Embassy of Lithuania in the UAE, the VFS Global Lithuania short-stay checklist (revised 8 January 2025) and Annex 18 of the EU Visa Code Handbook (July 2025). These rules come from your UAE residence; your passport decides whether you need a visa (Emiratis don’t).
Lithuania at a glance
| Item | Lithuania from the UAE |
|---|---|
| Where you apply | VFS Global, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Your first application must be in person. |
| Who decides | Embassy of Lithuania, Abu Dhabi |
| Application form | Online, on the Lithuanian migration portal (MIGRIS), in Lithuanian or English |
| Visa fee | €90 adults, €45 ages 6–11, free under 6, paid in AED |
| VFS service fee | About €17.90, paid in AED |
| Funds | €50 per person per day |
| UAE residence | Valid 3 months after you leave Schengen |
| When to apply | Up to 6 months before, at least 15 days before |
| Decision | 15 calendar days, up to 45 |
| Appeal | Regional Administrative Court in Vilnius, 14 days |
Lithuania was not in the top 10 for refusals of UAE applicants in 2025.
Documents on the Lithuanian checklist
- Online application form, signed. Your name must match the machine-readable lines of your passport exactly, or you must fill it in again.
- Passport valid 3 months after you leave Schengen, issued within 10 years, signed, with 2 blank pages. Bring the original and a copy.
- UAE residence visa valid 3 months after you leave Schengen. GCC citizens give a UAE ID card valid for the same period.
- One colour photo, taken within 6 months, white background, with the face fully visible
- Return flight booking and proof of accommodation (hotel, your own property, or a host or company that covers the costs)
- Medical insurance of at least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states, that can be checked online
- Employees: an original employer letter with your status, position, contract length and salary, plus a copy of your work contract
- Business owners: the original valid trade licence
- Financial means, one of: payslips, an international credit card with statements, bank statements for the last 3 months, or a sponsorship form
- Purpose documents: an itinerary for tourism; an online invitation letter for business or private visits (see below)
Invitations: the MIGRIS mediation letter
Lithuania does not use a simple paper invitation for business or private visits. Your host or the inviting company submits an online mediation letter (tarpininkavimo raštas) in the MIGRIS system. For a private visit, add a copy of your host’s passport or Lithuanian residence card.
If the mediation letter says the host will pay for your stay and accommodation, it can replace your own proof of funds. See Schengen invitation letters.
Children
- Under 18: both parents sign the application, with copies of both parents’ passports and a no-objection letter.
- Travelling without parents: an original authorisation signed by the parents in front of a visa officer, or legalised.
- A child travelling with an adult family member does not need to show separate funds.
More in Schengen visas for children.
How to apply: step by step
- Confirm that Lithuania is your main destination. On a Baltic trip, apply to the country where you spend the most nights.
- Ask your host to file the MIGRIS letter, if you are visiting someone or travelling for business.
- Fill in the online form, print it and sign it.
- Book and attend a VFS appointment in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Give a photo and 10 fingerprints (copied if you gave them in the last 59 months) and pay in AED.
- Wait for the embassy’s decision, usually within 15 calendar days.
How much money do you need?
Under the Lithuanian Foreign Minister’s Order No. V-227 of 4 July 2023, you need €50 per person per day. For a 7-day trip that is €350, roughly AED 1,400, on top of flights and accommodation.
If you are refused
- Where: the Regional Administrative Court in Vilnius. There is no appeal to the embassy.
- Deadline: 14 days from the day you receive the decision
- Language: Lithuanian. Documents in other languages must be translated and approved.
- Court fee: €30, or 75% of that if you file only electronically
In practice you will need a Lithuanian lawyer or translator. For most refusals, fixing the problem and reapplying is faster. See the refusal letter explained.
Questions people ask
Is there a Lithuanian embassy in the UAE?
Yes, in Abu Dhabi. It decides the applications, while VFS Global collects them in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
How much bank balance do I need for Lithuania?
€50 per person per day, shown with 3 months of bank statements or payslips. A host’s MIGRIS letter can cover this instead.
Do I need my work contract for a Lithuania visa?
Yes. Employees give an original employer letter and a copy of their work contract.
How long do I have to appeal a Lithuanian refusal?
14 days, to the Regional Administrative Court in Vilnius, in Lithuanian.
Related guides
- Which Schengen country to apply to
- Salary certificate and employer letter for Schengen
- Schengen travel insurance from the UAE
Sources
- Embassy of Lithuania in the UAE: Visas
- VFS Global: Lithuania short-stay checklist, UAE
- EU Visa Code Handbook, Annex 18: Reference amounts (31 July 2025)
- Gulf News: New visa application centres for Lithuania in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Written by Asad Waleed M, Dubai. Asad has lived in the UAE for nine years and researches visa rules from government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or consultant, and Sifqa does not process applications. Read the editorial policy.
Last checked 5 November 2026. Found an error? Email ionicwaleed@gmail.com and it will be fixed and logged.