One of the smallest countries in the world (6th smallest to be precise), Lichtenstein is a mountainous principality that is ruled by a monarch and is embedded in the alps. Add to this the magnificent castles, and this little country feels like it is straight out of a fairytale. The country has quite interesting things with the Lithuania Visa being one among them.
Lichtenstein is a country without any airports. Now, you might think ‘why would you need a Lichtenstein visa from India if you can’t fly there?’. Well, regardless of the mode of entry, you will need a permit to enter the country from an alien nation. As a result, to get to Lichtenstein, you may fly to Austria or Switzerland and then enter Lichtenstein via road. And hence, the need for the Liechtenstein Schengen visa. However, nationals of EU and EEA do not require a permit to enter the principality.
As per the regulations, in countries where there is no embassy for Lichtenstein, Switzerland Embassy is in charge of the consular services. India is one of these countries and has Swiss embassy processing applications for Lithuania Visa. There is no mode for an online visa application for Liechtenstein from India. However, the Lichtenstein visa application form is filled online. Before starting the application ensure that you are eligible for the particular type of permit you are applying for. After this, you may proceed to make the application as follows -
Please note that if you have submitted your biometrics for a Schengen permit in the past 5 years, you will not have to submit them again. Your previous data will be copied and used for the new application as well. Also, keep in mind that you must provide only genuine document and information. Providing false information is an offence and will get your visa rejected.
Similar to the other Schengen countries, based on the purpose of visit and the duration, the Lichtenstein visa can be classified as follows -
Based on the requirements, the following are the list of documents you must submit. Keep in mind that these are only general documents. Based on the individual category, there will be additional documents required.
The Lithuania Schengen visa fees for Indian citizens depends on several factors such as the number of entries, the type of the permit, the stay duration, biometric charges, as well as any other service charges. It can also vary depending upon the foreign exchange rates. As a result, you must check the exact fees before starting the application.
Entry | Purpose | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees |
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Multiple entry Normal | Business | 90 days | 3 months | 6720.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Business | 90 days | 3 months | 6720.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Study | 90 days | 3 months | 5040.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Study | 90 days | 3 months | 5040.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Work | 90 days | 3 months | 5040.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Work | 90 days | 3 months | 5040.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Tourist | 90 days | 3 months | 6720.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Tourist | 90 days | 3 months | 6720.0 |
The processing time for the Lithuania Visa depends on the number of entries, the stay duration, type of the permit, volume of applications at the embassy, as well as your previous travel history. Normally, it is issued in about 15 working days. However, this can vary significantly, and as a result, it is suggested that you apply well in advance.
While you are awaiting a response, you can check the Lithuania visa application status of your application by visiting https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-Passporttracking/Track and entering the visa reference number and date of birth. You may also contact your travel agency to know the status of your application.
The application for the Lithuanian permit has to be done online. The submission of the documents, however, can be done either directly at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania situated in New Delhi, or at one of the VACs located across India.