--- title: Lithuania visa for citizens of Sudan description: Citizens of Sudan need a visa for Lithuania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps. canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/lithuania/sudan lastModified: 2026-09-05 --- # Lithuania visa for citizens of Sudan Citizens of Sudan 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.* ## Key facts - **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Short-stay Schengen visa (C) - **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center - **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days - **Entries:** Single entry - **Passport validity:** At least 3 months - **Biometrics:** Required - **Appointment:** Required - **Interview:** Not required - **Onward or return ticket:** Required - **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds ## How to apply 1. **Determine visa type** — Confirm that you need a short-stay Schengen visa (C) for tourism, business, or family visit. 2. **Complete the online visa application form** — Fill the electronic application on the official Lithuanian visa portal or via the VFS Global website. 3. **Gather required documents** — Collect all original and photocopies as per the checklist. 4. **Schedule an appointment** — Book an appointment at the nearest Lithuanian embassy or authorized visa application center (e.g., VFS Global). 5. **Attend the appointment** — Submit your application, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the visa fee. 6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15 days, but may extend up to 45 days in some cases. 7. **Collect your passport** — Retrieve your passport from the visa application center or embassy; include the visa label if approved. 8. **Check the visa details** — Ensure the visa sticker has correct dates, duration, and number of entries. ## Documents checklist - **Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Original and copy of all pages with stamps and visas - **Completed and signed visa application form** (Identity): Must be filled online via the official portal - **Recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background)** (Identity): Must meet ICAO standards - **Travel health insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000** (Travel): Valid for the entire Schengen area and duration of stay - **Round-trip flight reservation** (Travel): Not purchased, only reservation - **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel bookings, rental agreement, or invitation letter - **Bank statements for the last 3 months** (Financial): Original and copy, showing sufficient means of subsistence - **Employment letter (if employed) or business registration (if self-employed)** (Employment): Includes salary, position, and approval of leave - **Leave approval letter (if employed)** (Employment, optional): From employer confirming annual leave - **Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children)** (Identity, optional): If applicable, for family visits - **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Must be notarized and original - **Copy of previous Schengen visas (if any)** (Travel, optional): To show travel history - **Proof of legal residence in country of application (if not applying in home country)** (Identity, optional): Residence permit or visa - **Cover letter explaining purpose of travel** (Supporting, optional): Optional but recommended ## Proof of funds - **Minimum balance:** €60 per day of stay or as per Schengen calculation - Bank statements - Sponsorship letter - Credit card limit statement Bank statements must be official, signed, and stamped by the bank. ## Good to know - Apply well in advance as processing can take longer if documents are incomplete. - All documents not in English or Lithuanian must be accompanied by a certified translation. - Biometric data collected within the last 59 months does not need to be re-enrolled. ## Common refusal reasons - **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Double-check the checklist and ensure all required originals and copies are provided. - **Insufficient proof of funds** — Provide recent bank statements with adequate balance and a clear source of income. - **No travel health insurance or inadequate coverage** — Purchase insurance that is valid across Schengen for the entire stay. - **Suspicion of overstay or immigration risk** — Provide strong ties to home country (employment, property, family) and a detailed travel itinerary. ## FAQs ### Do citizens of Sudan need a visa for Lithuania? Citizens of Sudan need a visa for Lithuania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Short-stay Schengen visa (C). ### How long can citizens of Sudan stay in Lithuania? Up to 90 days. ### What documents do citizens of Sudan need for Lithuania? Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages); Completed and signed visa application form; Recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background); Travel health insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000; Round-trip flight reservation; Proof of accommodation; and 8 more. ### How long must my passport be valid for Lithuania? At least 3 months. ## More - [Lithuania visa for every passport](/visa/lithuania) - [Every destination for Sudan passport holders](/visa/passport/sudan)