Lithuania long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (urm.lt / migracija.lt source)
Which visa do you need to study in Lithuania for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D) applied for via the MIGRIS system. The university issues a mediation letter (invitation) via EPIS/MIGRIS. Funds 0.5 × minimum wage/month + 1 × for return; insurance ≥ €30,000; fee €120 (students are exempt from the state fee). A residence permit (TRP) is then issued by the Migration Department. Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: urm.lt
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National long-stay visa (type D)
- System
- MIGRIS (Migration Department)
- Prerequisite
- Mediation letter (invitation) via EPIS/MIGRIS
- Funds
- 0.5 × minimum wage/month (+ 1 × for return)
- D-visa fee
- €120 (students exempt from the state fee)
- Residence permit
- TRP (Migration Department — referred to adviser)
- Insurance
- ≥ €30,000
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Mediation letter (invitation) via EPIS/MIGRIS
- Admission letter from the Lithuanian university
- Proof of funds (0.5 × minimum wage/month)
- Health insurance ≥ €30,000
- Proof of accommodation
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get the invitation
The university issues a mediation letter (invitation) via EPIS/MIGRIS.
- 2Create your application in MIGRIS
Complete the national (type D) visa application.
- 3Submit the D-visa application (VFS Global)
Fee €120 (students exempt from the state fee); biometrics.
- 4The Migration Department decides
Enter Lithuania on the D visa.
- 5Apply for the residence permit (TRP)
At the Migration Department — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | €120 (students exempt from the state fee) |
| Funds required | 0.5 × minimum wage/month |
| Health insurance | ≥ €30,000 |
Indicative figures: national D visa €120 (students are exempt from the state fee), funds 0.5 × the Lithuanian monthly minimum wage (+ 1 × for return), insurance ≥ €30,000. The application goes through the MIGRIS system, with a prior mediation letter. The residence permit (TRP) is a Migration Department matter and is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on urm.lt / migracija.lt.
Frequently asked questions
How is the D-visa application made?
Via the MIGRIS system: the university issues a mediation letter, then you create the national (type D) visa application.
What funds must I prove?
0.5 × the Lithuanian monthly minimum wage (+ 1 × for return) — an indexed amount, to confirm.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit (TRP, Migration Department) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the D-visa fee?
€120, but students are exempt from the state fee.
Where do I submit my application?
Lithuania has no embassy in Algeria: for short stay it is represented by Germany. Submission is via VFS Global (Algiers), and the German authority decides on Lithuania's behalf.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the German authority's discretion (on Lithuania's behalf); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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