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Russian Federation to Lithuania visa requirements

Russian ordinary passport holders need a Schengen visa for Lithuania, but Lithuania has suspended issuing short-stay tourist visas to Russian citizens since September 2022. In practice, tourist travel is not possible; only narrow humanitarian or immediate-family exceptions apply. Lithuania is a full member of the Schengen area, so a Russian (RU) ordinary passport holder normally requires a Schengen Type C short-stay visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen zone. However, since 19 September 2022 Lithuania has maintained a national suspension on issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens for tourism. The acceptance of tourist visa applications is suspended, and only very limited exceptions are processed: humanitarian cases and applicants with immediate family ties to EU/Lithuanian citizens. These restrictions have been repeatedly prolonged and remain in force at least until 2 May 2026. At EU level, multiple-entry visas for Russian nationals were abolished effective 7 November 2025, meaning a fresh visa is required for each trip even where issuance is possible. The standard Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults. ETIAS does not apply to Russian citizens because they are visa-nationals (ETIAS is only for visa-exempt travellers). Because tourist visa issuance is effectively closed for ordinary Russian tourists, the practical and conservative verdict is visa-required, with tourism not currently available through any open channel. A Russian tourist cannot realistically obtain a Lithuanian tourist visa at this time and should not plan tourist travel to Lithuania.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa — tourist issuance currently suspended for Russian citizens
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen rule), when a visa is granted
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple per visa; EU abolished multiple-entry visas for Russians from 7 Nov 2025 (single-entry, per-trip)
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 90 (adult Schengen fee), plus VFS service fee approx. EUR 18 — but tourist applications not accepted
consular fee only
Processing time
Standard 15 calendar days when accepted; tourist category not currently processed
standard track
Validity
Per-trip / short validity; multiple-entry no longer issued to Russians
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you are eligible at all
Verify whether you fall under a narrow exception (immediate family ties to an EU/Lithuanian citizen, or a humanitarian case). Ordinary tourism is not an accepted purpose for Russian applicants.
· Eligibility check· Tourism not accepted
/02
Identify the correct mission
For most Russian citizens the Consular Department of the Lithuanian Embassy in Moscow handles applications; Kaliningrad-area residents use the Consulates General in Kaliningrad or Sovetsk.
· Embassy Moscow· Kaliningrad consulates
/03
Book an appointment via VFS Global
Applications are lodged through the authorised VFS Global Lithuania visa centre in Russia, by appointment only.
· VFS Global· Appointment required
/04
Prepare the Schengen application file
Complete the harmonised Schengen application form and gather passport, photos, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000), proof of purpose, accommodation and means of subsistence.
· Schengen form· Insurance EUR 30,000
/05
Submit, pay the fee and give biometrics
Attend in person to submit documents, pay the EUR 90 fee plus VFS service charge, and provide fingerprints/photo (biometrics).
· EUR 90 + service fee· Biometrics
/06
Await decision
Standard processing is 15 calendar days where an application is accepted; expect refusal or non-acceptance for tourist purposes under current sanctions.
· 15 days standard· High refusal risk
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredRussian passport valid 3+ months beyond intended departure, issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted and signed Schengen (Type C) visa application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredTwo recent biometric passport photos (35x45mm)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredTravel medical insurance covering min. EUR 30,000 valid in Schengen
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredEvidence of an accepted purpose (family ties to EU/LT citizen, or humanitarian grounds)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of accommodation in Lithuania/Schengen
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedRound-trip travel itinerary / flight reservation
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RequiredVisa fee EUR 90 plus VFS service fee (approx. EUR 18)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredVFS Global appointment confirmation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesEmbassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Russian Federation — VisasLRT — EU's new visa rules for Russians: restrictions and exceptionsFragomen — Worldwide/Russia: Update on Visa Suspensions for Russian and Belarusian Nationals
Application link included: Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Russian Federation — Visas
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen Type C visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard EU short-stay fee; children 6-11 pay EUR 45, under 6 free
VFS Global service feeapprox. EUR 18Per application, inclusive of VAT, charged by the visa centre
Travel medical insuranceEUR 30-80 (varies)Mandatory min. EUR 30,000 coverage for the Schengen area
Total estimateEUR 108 — EUR 190incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard Schengen processing
15 calendar days
Normal processing once an application is accepted; can extend to 45 days if additional scrutiny is required.
Extended review
Up to 45 days
Applied where additional documents or security checks are needed, which is common for Russian applicants.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourist visa issuance suspended for Russians
Lithuania has not issued Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens since 19 September 2022, allowing only humanitarian and immediate-family exceptions.
High
/02
Lithuania is in the Schengen area
As a Schengen state, Lithuania requires Russian visa-nationals to hold a Type C visa for any short stay; there is no visa-free channel.
High
/03
Restrictions extended to at least 2 May 2026
Lithuania has repeatedly prolonged its sanctions-related visa and residence restrictions on Russian nationals.
High
/04
EU abolished multiple-entry visas for Russians
From 7 November 2025 Russians must apply for a new single-entry visa for each trip, increasing cost and friction.
Medium
/05
ETIAS does not help Russian travellers
ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationalities; as visa-nationals, Russians cannot use ETIAS as an alternative.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Russia to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed via Lithuanian MFA/embassy guidance and EU sources that Lithuania continues to suspend tourist Schengen visa issuance to Russian citizens, with exceptions only for humanitarian and immediate-family cases; restrictions in force at least until 2 May 2026 and EU multiple-entry visas abolished from 7 Nov 2025.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Russian tourist get a Lithuanian visa right now?—
No. Lithuania has suspended issuing Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens since September 2022. Only humanitarian cases and applicants with immediate family ties to EU/Lithuanian citizens are considered.
Is Lithuania in the Schengen area?+
Does ETIAS apply to Russian citizens?+
How much is the Schengen visa fee for Russians?+
Can I still get a multiple-entry visa?+
Until when do these restrictions apply?+
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