General information on procedures

General information on procedures

Application rules

The visa section of the Embassy accepts only visa applications with Lithuania as main travel destination. In case of multiple destinations you must apply at the Embassy of the country where the longest stay is planned.

Personal appearance of each and every visa applicant is strictly requested. Since October 11th, 2011 biometric data submittion is required. In order to be able to take the biometric data (fingerprints), all applicants are invited to present their complete visa request in person.

• Personal interview with the consular official may take place. This interview is aimed to identify the purpose of the trip and indicate weather Lithuania is the main destination.
• Fingerptints of all visa applicants will be collected (only children up to 12 years old, heads of states and members of the royal families are exempted).

Documents cannot be submitted by post, e-mail or fax. All supporting documents, sent by post, fax or e-mail directly to the Embassy will be disregarded. Each and every applicant is requested to submit all the documents himself/herself. Only original documents will be accepted. Scanned or emailed copies will be disregarded.

The visa section of the Embassy can give information about visa application status or reasons of refusal only to the applicants themselves and only in a written form. Third persons (inviting persons, inviting companies, friends, etc.) will not be provided with any information. Complains or questions are accepted only in written form to consul.egypt@mfa.lt. An answer will be provided within tree working days.

Inquries regarding application process (not the application status) can be send to consul.egypt@mfa.lt 

Application process and time frame

Applicants are requested to fix an appointment with the Embassy not less than 14 days prior to the intended travel date, but not more than 6 months in advance.

The Embassy requires at least fifteen (15) days to process your visa application. In some cases, however, we might need more time (up to 45 days) due to the necessary involvement of Lithuanian and/or Schengen authorities. Therefore it is highly reccomended to apply for a visa at least 6 weeks prior to your intended date of departure. Time frame exceptions are made for members of official delegations, family members of EEA/EU citizens.

Once application is addmited, an applicant will be contacted with the information on when he/she can come to collect his/her passport from the VFS visa center.

Urgent visa requests:

• Only visa requests with a high Lithuanian interest can expect a positive answer for an urgent treatment (political or urgent business issues). Requests must be submitted to the Embassy by e-mail consul.egypt@mfa.lt 
• Family members of the EEA/EU citizens will be given urgent appointments.

Visa application fee:

• The fee for visa processing is Euro 90, for children from 6-12 years Euro 45. The fee can be paid only in Euro (if paid at the Embassy), only the exact amount is accepted.
• Family members of EU or EEA citizens, students and teachers (accompanying a group of students) in the context of a study or training tour, holders of diplomatic and service passports is free of charge.
• Please note that visa application fee will not be refunded in case of refusal or withdrawal. 

Please observe

• The submission of the above mentioned documents does not guarantee the issue of a visa. Submission of an incomplete set of documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will lead to a reject of your visa application. There is no legal right to a visa.
• False statements or attempts to provide the Embassy with fraudulent documents results in the rejection of the visa application.
• Please note that the Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents in single cases.
• Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.
• Holders of Schengen visas are still subjects to immigration controls and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries.

A valid visa does not guarantee that a person can enter the Schengen area. The border control authorities will check everyone at the point of entry. Entrance may be denied. The original Travel Insurance Certificate must be shown to passport control when entering the Schengen area. You have to prove that you have money for your journey (Euro 50) for each day spent in Lithuania. You should also carry documents showing the purpose of your visit.