Lithuania Student Residence Permit — apply via MIGRIS; part-time work allowedfor 🇶🇦 Qatari citizens travelling to 🇱🇹 Lithuania

📋Required Documents9

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  Confirmation of admission from a Lithuanian higher-education institution
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  Temporary residence permit for study via MIGRIS (national D visa EUR 120 + card fees)
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  Proof of means about EUR 577/month (half the minimum monthly salary) held for the year
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  Proof of paid or arranged tuition (typically EUR 1,500–5,500/year; medicine higher)
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  Health insurance valid in Lithuania
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  Passport valid for the permit period plus a compliant photo
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  Academic transcripts and previous qualification certificates
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  Biometrics at a Lithuanian mission or migration office
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  Part-time work allowed during studies; post-study job-search extension available

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Lithuania Student Residence Permit — apply via MIGRIS; part-time work allowed, book an appointment at the nearest Lithuania embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 120.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Lithuania embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Notarised parental/sponsor affidavit of support with bank statement, if applicable

🌐Why Qatari passport holders need a visa for Lithuania

Qatari citizens require a visa to enter Lithuania based on the current immigration requirements set by Lithuania's government. Qatari passport holders must apply through the Lithuania embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Lithuania Student Residence Permit — apply via MIGRIS; part-time work allowed Applications Are Refused6

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  No confirmed enrolment at a recognised Lithuanian higher-education institution for the course of study.
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  Insufficient evidence of funds to cover tuition and living costs for the period of study.
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  No valid health insurance, or doubts that the applicant is a genuine student who will leave at the end of the studies.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file submitted via MIGRIS, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A prior overstay, an entry ban or an SIS alert in the Schengen area.
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  A relevant criminal record, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Lithuania Visa Options

• Lithuania Schengen Visa (Type C) — short stays up to 90 days in the 29-state Schengen Area →
• Lithuania Startup Visa — Startup Lithuania evaluation; no job offer →
• Lithuania Work Residence Permit — employer mediation letter via MIGRIS →