--- title: Lithuania visa for citizens of the Central African Republic description: "Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Lithuania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps." canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/lithuania/central-african-republic lastModified: 2026-09-05 --- # Lithuania visa for citizens of the Central African Republic Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Lithuania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. *Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.* Application site: https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/ ## Key facts - **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · National Visa (D) - Student / Exchange / Professor / Researcher - **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center - **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days - **Visa validity:** 365 days - **Entries:** Multiple entry - **Processing time:** 15–45 days - **Government fee:** €90 - **Passport validity:** At least 3 months - **Biometrics:** Required - **Appointment:** Required - **Interview:** Not required - **Onward or return ticket:** Not required - **Proof of funds:** 0.5 minimum monthly salary for one month + 1 minimum monthly salary for return funds; or approx. 40 EUR per day ## How to apply 1. **Complete online visa application** — Fill in the national visa application form in Latin characters at https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/, then print it 2. **Prepare required documents** — Gather all documents as per visa category including passport, photo, mediation letter, proof of funds, health insurance, and employment contract if applicable 3. **Schedule an appointment** — Book an appointment at the nearest VFS Global visa application center or Lithuanian embassy/consulate for in-person submission 4. **Submit application in person** — Attend the appointment with all documents and the printed application form 5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay EUR 60 (or be exempted if eligible; proof of exemption may be required) 6. **Wait for processing** — Decision typically within 15 calendar days, extendable to 30 or up to 60 days if additional documents needed 7. **Collect visa or receive decision** — If approved, the national visa will be issued; validity up to 1 year with possible multiple entries ## Documents checklist - **Completed and printed visa application form (in Latin characters, from https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/)** (Identity) - **Valid travel document (passport)** (Identity): Issued within last 10 years, at least 2 blank pages, valid 3 months beyond visa validity - **One color photo (35x45 mm, white background, taken within last 6 months)** (Identity) - **Mediation letter from higher education institution or research institution (electronically submitted via EPIS system)** (Supporting): For student, exchange, professor, researcher visa categories - **Document about sufficient means of subsistence** (Financial): Amount depends on visa type; e.g., for students approx. 0.5 minimum monthly salary per month plus return funds - **Health insurance document (minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid in Lithuania and Schengen area)** (Supporting): Not required if mediation letter submitted, but may be requested - **Employment contract (for professor/researcher visa)** (Employment, optional): Required for professor and researcher categories only ## Proof of funds - **Minimum balance:** 0.5 minimum monthly salary per month (approx. 40 EUR/day) plus 1 minimum monthly salary for return funds - bank statements - sponsorship letter - other proof of financial means Sufficient means of subsistence must be demonstrated; exact amount varies by visa category ## Common refusal reasons - **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Carefully fill in the online form in Latin characters and print; double-check all fields - **Insufficient financial means** — Provide clear proof of funds meeting the required minimum amount - **Invalid travel document** — Ensure passport issued within last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and validity beyond visa period - **Missing mandatory documents** — Check the specific visa category requirements and submit all necessary documents ## FAQs ### Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Lithuania? Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Lithuania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: National Visa (D) - Student / Exchange / Professor / Researcher. ### How long can citizens of the Central African Republic stay in Lithuania? Up to 90 days. ### How much does the Lithuania visa cost for citizens of the Central African Republic? Government fee: €90. ### How long does Lithuania visa processing take? Typically 15–45 days. ### What documents do citizens of the Central African Republic need for Lithuania? Completed and printed visa application form (in Latin characters, from https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/); Valid travel document (passport); One color photo (35x45 mm, white background, taken within last 6 months); Mediation letter from higher education institution or research institution (electronically submitted via EPIS system); Document about sufficient means of subsistence; Health insurance document (minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid in Lithuania and Schengen area); and 1 more depending on your situation. ### How long must my passport be valid for Lithuania? At least 3 months. ### Where do I apply? Applications go through https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay. ## Sources - [[PDF] NATIONAL VISA TO LITHUANIA (D) VISA - VFS Global](https://www.vfsglobal.com/lithuania/usa/pdf/national-visa-to-lithuania-d-visa.pdf) - [About Us - VFS Global](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/ltp/about-vfs) - [WHERE TO APPLY IF I AM NOT FROM SOUTH AFRICA](https://za.mfa.lt/en/schengen-visa/schengen-visa/where-to-apply-if-i-am-not-from-south-africa/73) - [visa.vrm.lt](https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/) ## More - [Lithuania visa for every passport](/visa/lithuania) - [Every destination for Central African Republic passport holders](/visa/passport/central-african-republic)