Applicants should submit their application to the visa section no more than three months before the departure to the Republic of Lithuania. Types of Visa and consular fees Types of visas: Airport transit visa (A), 60 EURO; Short-term visa (C), 60 EURO; Long-term national visa (D), 60 EURO. There could be Single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry visas. Consular fee should be paid in cash, Chinese RMB Yuan, based on monthly exchange rate (for inquiry, please refer to consul.cn1@urm.lt) Airport transit visa (A) Airport transit visa entitles aliens who are required to have such a visa to pass through the international transit area of airports without actually entering the national territory of the country concerned, during a stop-over or transfer between two stages of an international flight. The requirement to have this visa is only to nationals from the countries or persons who are not necessarily nationals of those countries but who possess travel documents issued by their authorities. Short-stay Schengen visa (C) Short-stay visa entitles aliens who enter the territory of the Republic of Lithuania, for reasons other than immigration, the duration of which does not exceed three months in any half-year from the date of the first entry. Long-stay national visa (D) Aliens who hold long-stay visas may enter and stay in the Republic of Lithuania over 3 months in accordance with its national legislation. Grounds for D visa: 1. When a foreign student is accepted to study in Lithuanian higher educational institution on Exchange programs or when the scope of studies are 160 hours during half a year (D visa shall be issued for one year). 2. When a foreign student, accepted by a Lithuanian higher educational institution, has submitted application for a temporal residence permit (D visa shall be issued for six month, starting from the day of submitting documents for a residence permit). EN EN
3. When a foreigner is intending to do educational work or scientifical research at Lithuanian higher educational institutions (D visa shall be issued for one year). 4. When a foreign sportsman or a couch is intending to do professional activities in Lithuania (D visa shall be issued for one year). 5. When a foreign artist is intending to do professional activities in Lithuania (D visa shall be issued for one year). 6. When a foreign seaman is coming to Lithuania, to work on a vessel with Lithuanian flag. (D visa shall be issued for one year). 7. When a foreign seeman is working on board a ship, which is beeing repaired in Lithuania (D visa shall be issued for one year). 8. When a foreiger has been granted a work permit or a residence permit in Lithuania. 9. D visa shall be issued for an alien whose Schengen visa has expired, or he/she overstayed the period of stay in the Republic of Lithuania without visa, yet can not leave the country due to the following reasons: acute illness, any other health disorder or condition of organism precluding the alien's departure from the Republic of Lithuania; professional activities; personal reason, which the alien could not have foreseen and could not avoid its emergence during his/her stay in the Republic of Lithuania being in possession of a visa; force majeure. 10. Other reasons, if an alien submits the documents proving that he/she intends to enter the Republic of Lithuania periodically, while his/her main place of residence is in a foreign state and there is no requirement for an alien to get a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania. EN EN
List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for short stay visas (Schengen) in China Please note that a Consulate may in justified cases, request additional documents during the examination of an application which are not mentioned in the above harmonized list. The applicant is hereby informed that submitting the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee automatic issuance of a visa. Documents to be submitted upon application for visa: 1. a valid travel document which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa; 2. a filled in and signed application form. 3. photo (size 35x45mm) 4. Insurance valid in Schengen countries with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area; Applicants for a uniform visa for more than two entries (multiple entries) shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. 5. Consular fee 6. supporting documents (see further) 1. List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants travelling for the purpose of individual tourism Flight reservation: round-trip reservation Minors (under 18 years of age): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning: full address, telephone number of the school permission for absence name and function of the person giving the permission. notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. when the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians, legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, 2
attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence. Chinese nationals: copy of all pages of "Hukou" (no translation). Proof of accommodation: For the whole duration of the intended stay. Travel programme: documents providing clear evidences about the applicant's travel programme (transportation booking, itinerary, etc.) Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account: For employees: a sealed copy of the business licence of the employing company a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning: address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service approval for leave or absence For retired persons: proof of pension or other regular income For unemployed persons: If married: letter of employment and income of the spouse and notary certificate of marriage, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. If single/divorced/widow/widower: Any other proof of regular income. 2. List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants travelling for the purpose of business visit or short professional training Proof of solvency: Bank statements from the last 3 months, not deposits account Proof of the solvency of the employing company, if the company pays the costs of travel and living; or Proof of the applicant's personal solvency, in case personally covering the costs of travel and living Proof of solvency for employees: a sealed copy of the business licence of employing company a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning: address, telephone and fax numbers of the company 3
the name and position in the company of the countersigning officer the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service approval for leave or absence Business license of the employing company and original letter from the applicant's employer: A sealed copy of the business license On official company paper with stamp and signature, mentioning: full address and contact persons of the company the name and position of the countersigning officer name, position, salary and years of employment the purpose of the visit confirmation of position after the return the person or the entity who will bear the applicant's travel and living costs Original invitation letter from the organiser of the event or the training On official company paper with stamp and signature, mentioning: the full address and contacts of the company the name and position of the countersigning officer purpose and duration of the visit detailed program the person or the entity who will bear applicant's travel and living costs; whether the sponsor gives financial guaranty for the applicant's return to China proof of registration from a Chamber of Commerce, if applicable work permit (if applicable): a work permit may be needed in the following cases: business training on the job when working for company in the Member State of destination 3. List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants travelling for the purpose of visit to family/friends For minors (under the age of 18 years): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning: full address, telephone number of the school permission for absence 4
name and function of the person giving the permission notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs if the minor is travelling alone or with only one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the country of residence (Official) invitation letter (not older than 6 months): An official invitation issued by the authorities of the country of destination. It is also accepted to submit an invitation signed by the sponsor. Original financial guaranty by the sponsor: If the sponsor lives in the country of destination: proof of a regular income over the last 3 months, or a declaration of guarantee as provided for by the country of destination's national legislation. If the sponsor lives in China but invites the applicant to travel together to the country of destination: signed guarantee letter copy of the residence permit for China proof of a regular income (letter employer) proof of a residence in the country of destination or invitation to stay with close family Proof of relationship with sponsor: For family visit: a notary certificate of family relationship with the sponsor, legalised by MFA: For friends visit: the relationship can be substantiated with original documents, original pictures, letter of invitation etc. Chinese nationals: copy of all pages of "Hukou" (no translation) Proof of solvency of the applicant: Bank statements from the last 3 months, not deposits account For employees: a sealed copy of the business licence of the employing company a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning: address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company; 5
the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service approval for leave or absence. For retired persons: Proof of pension or other regular income For unemployed persons: If married: Letter of employment and income of the spouse + Notary certificate of marriage, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs If single/divorced/widow/widower: any other proof of regular income 4. List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants travelling for the purpose of cultural/sport events Minors (under the age of 18): Student card and original letter of the school, mentioning: full address, telephone numbers of the school permission for absence name and function of the person giving the permission. notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. when the minor is travelling alone or with only one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians (legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence. Original invitation letter from the organiser of the event of the country of destination: On official paper, mentioning: purpose and duration of the stay detailed program and itinerary an indication of the costs of the study/sport and entity that will pay for them indication of lodging during the period of the intended stay. Original letter from the Chinese cultural or sports organisation (the letter must be in English or in Chinese and an English translation) On official paper with stamp, mentioning: full address and contacts of the organisation the name and position of the countersigning officer 6
name, position, salary and years of employment (only for professionals) confirmation of participation entity that will pay for costs of travel and living copy of business licence (and an English translation) Instructions for ADS Groups According to the MoU between the European Community and the National Tourism Administration of PRC (CNTA) on visa and related issues concerning tourist groups from the PRC (ADS), a Designated by CNTA and Accredited by the Consular Office of a Member State Travel Agency can apply on behalf of a tourist group for the issuance of ADS Visa. The Member State competent for examining and deciding on applications for an ADS visa shall be: (a) the Member State whose territory constitutes the sole destination of the visit. (b) if the visit includes more than one destination, the Member State whose territory constitutes the main destination of the visit in terms of the length of stay. (c) if no main destination can be determined because of equal length of stay in different Member States, the Member State of the first destination. In order to determine the competent Consulate of the Member State (if there are more than one) as well as the place where the application can be lodged, check the web site of the Member State in the Common Information Sheet). An ADS group visa can be obtained if a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 50 Chinese citizens travel together. The maximum duration of stay is 30 days. All participants must be members of the same tourist group and enter, travel through and leave the Schengen Area as a group on a pre-determined itinerary. If there are any changes for the group, the travel agency must report them immediately to the competent Member State. The travel agency must send an authorized person in possession of a valid ADS badge issued by the member states of the Schengen Area to submit the application documents. The Visa Section reserves the right to interview the applicants before issuing the Visa. GENERAL INFORMATION DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE GROUP PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY Typed name-list in English, on official company paper with the company stamp. The name list must be arranged by the family relationship or work relationship, indicating applicant s full name, date of birth and passport number. The name list has to be handed in with 2 copies (one is for the file, one will be handed back countersigned by the Visa section for the group, one has to be represented for return-control). 1. Please use the following format: 7
Last name First name Sex Date of Birth Place of Birth Passport No. Relationship 1. 2. 2. Explanation letter in English, on official travel agency paper containing the agency s stamp, with the following details: a. detailed itinerary of the entire trip b. name, address, phone and fax number, contact person, e-mail address, group reference number from the incoming tour operator in the Schengen Area c. names and addresses (including phone and fax numbers) of the hotels booked for the group in the Schengen area, indicating the dates of each stay in every hotel (all members of the group shall stay at the same hotels) d. last name, first name, sex, date of birth, passport number, Schengen visa number of the tour leader of the group (photocopy of passport ID and Schengen Visa Pages). 3. Flight information for the whole trip between China and Europe, enclosed with valid air ticket reservation. 4. Copy of the official license of the tour leader granted by Chinese Authority is necessary. 5. Confirmation letter of the with name and contact details of incoming tour operator in Europe including name list (same format), detailed itinerary of the entire trip, hotel names and addresses (incl. phone, fax numbers and e-mails), dates and the flight information for the whole trip among the Schengen Area 6. All hotel reservations confirmed (signature + stamp) by the hotels with the details of the bookings. 5. List of supporting documents to be submitted by individual members of an ADS Group Minors (under the age of 18) Student card and original letter of the school, mentioning: full address, telephone number of the school permission for absence name and function of the person giving the permission notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs 8
if the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians), legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the country of residence For Chinese nationals: copy of all pages of "Hukou" (no translation): Proof of solvency of the applicant: Bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits For employees: - a sealed copy of the business licence of the employing company a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and mentioning: For retired persons: address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service approval for leave or absence Proof of pension or other regular income For unemployed persons: If married: letter of employment and income of the spouse and notary certificate of marriage, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs If single/divorced/widow/widower: any other proof of regular income." Long stay national D visa: STUDENT visa D: 1. Completed and signed application in the prescribed form, 1 recent passport photo 35 45mm colourful. 2. A valid travel document (its period of validity must exceed the validity period of the requested visa by at least six months). 3. Study agreement from the higher educational institution in Lithuania. 4. Mediation letter from the higher educational institution in Lithuania. 5. Consular fee in cash. 6. Valid health insurance (20,000 litas, cover the duration of your stay). 9
7. Means of subsistence in the Republic of Lithuania. 8. A return ticket (copy) or a certified ticket reservation. 9. Registration certificate - English version notarial deed (Hukou for Chinese nationals). 10. During interview with a consul, applicants should be able to motivate their intentions to study in Lithuania. WORKING visa D: 1. Completed and signed application in the prescribed form, 1 recent passport photo 35 45mm colourful. 2. A valid travel document (its period of validity must exceed the validity period of the requested visa by at least six months). 3. Documents, providing the grounds for D visa (i.e. an alien has been granted a work permit, or residence permit). 4. Documentary evidence of work experience in a foreign working unit: 1) contract, 2) wage slips, 3) individual income tax certificate. 5. A letter from the foreign working unit with address, telephone and fax of the employer, stamp and signature with name and position of the person who signed, stating: 1) working position, 2) salary, 3) working period. 6. Copy of foreign working unit s registration certificate. 7. Documents, proving professional skills. 8. Educational institutions certificates, diplomas. 9. Mediation letter from the Employer in Lithuania. 10. Consular fee in cash. 11. Valid health insurance (20,000 litas, cover the duration of your stay). 12. Documentary evidence of means of subsistence in the Republic of Lithuania (labour contract). 13. A return ticket (copy) or a certified ticket reservation. 14. Registration certificate of residence - English version notarial deed (Hukou for Chinese nationals). Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents or information. Visa application accepting hours: 14:00-17:00, Tue, Thu. 10
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