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U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country

Lithuania

Lithuania
Republic of Lithuania

Reciprocity Schedule

Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.

Explanation of Terms

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

Visa Classifications

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Y
Visa
Classification
Fee Number
of Entries
Validity
Period
A-1 None Multiple 60 Months
A-2 None Multiple 60 Months
A-3 1 None Multiple 24 Months
B-1 None Multiple 120 Months
B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
B-1/B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
C-1 None Multiple 60 Months
C-1/D None Multiple 120 Months
C-2 None Multiple 12 Months
C-3 None Multiple 60 Months
CW-1 11 None Multiple 12 Months
CW-2 11 None Multiple 12 Months
D None Multiple 60 Months
E-1 2 No Treaty N/A N/A
E-2 2 None Multiple 12 Months
E-2C 12 None Multiple 12 Months
F-1 None Multiple 24 Months
F-2 None Multiple 24 Months
G-1 None Multiple 60 Months
G-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-3 None Multiple 60 Months
G-4 None Multiple 60 Months
G-5 1 None Multiple 24 Months
H-1B None Multiple 24 Months 3
H-1C None Multiple 24 Months 3
H-2A None Multiple 24 Months 3
H-2B None N/A N/A
H-2R None Multiple 24 Months 3
H-3 None Multiple 24 Months 3
H-4 None Multiple 24 Months 3
I None Multiple 60 Months
J-1 4 None Multiple 24 Months
J-2 4 None Multiple 24 Months
K-1 None One 6 Months
K-2 None One 6 Months
K-3 None Multiple 24 Months
K-4 None Multiple 24 Months
L-1 None Multiple 24 Months
L-2 None Multiple 24 Months
M-1 None Multiple 24 Months
M-2 None Multiple 24 Months
N-8 None Multiple 60 Months
N-9 None Multiple 60 Months
NATO 1-6 10 None Multiple 60 Months
NATO-7 1 None Multiple 24 Months
O-1 None Multiple 24 Months 3
O-2 None Multiple 24 Months 3
O-3 None Multiple 24 Months 3
P-1 None Multiple 24 Months 3
P-2 None Multiple 24 Months 3
P-3 None Multiple 24 Months 3
P-4 None Multiple 24 Months 3
Q-1 6 None Multiple 15 Months 3
R-1 None Multiple 24 Months
R-2 None Multiple 24 Months
S-5 7 None One 1 Month
S-6 7 None One 1 Month
S-7 7 None One 1 Month
T-1 9 N/A N/A N/A
T-2 None One 6 Months
T-3 None One 6 Months
T-4 None One 6 Months
T-5 None One 6 Months
T-6 None One 6 Months
TD 5 N/A N/A N/A
U-1 None Multiple 48 Months
U-2 None Multiple 48 Months
U-3 None Multiple 48 Months
U-4 None Multiple 48 Months
U-5 None Multiple 48 Months
V-1 None Multiple 120 Months
V-2 None Multiple 120 Months 8
V-3 None Multiple 120 Months 8

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

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  1. The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:

    • A-1
    • A-2
    • G-1 through G-4
    • NATO 1 through NATO 6

  2. An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty.  *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used.  **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.  

    *Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.

    **Example 2:  Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.

  3. The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.

    Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.  

    Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.

  4. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

    Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.

    In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).

    However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.

  5. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.

    Canadian Nationals

    Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.

    Mexican Nationals

    Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.

    Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.

  6. Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.

  7. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.

  8. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.

  9. Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:

    • T-2 (spouse)
    • T-3 (child)
    • T-4 (parent)
  10. The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.

  11. The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

  12. The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

 

 

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Lithuanian citizens can obtain their own personal civil documents, including police and court records. Parents or legal guardians can act on behalf of minor children. If applicants are unable to appear in person, they may authorize a third party to act on their behalf by issuing a notary-certified power of attorney. An Apostille is required for foreign-issued powers of attorney to be accepted as legal documents in Lithuania.

Documents should be requested directly from the issuing authority. However, applicants residing abroad may also contact the nearest Lithuanian diplomatic and consular mission for assistance in obtaining documents from Lithuania, such as civil records, police, court, and military records. Most government authorities have the legal authority to accept document requests and issue them electronically. For certain purposes, hard copies of documents with original signatures and seals may be required.

Birth Certificates

Available

Fees: The fee varies depending on the issuing authority and the form of issuance. It ranges from 2.90 EUR to 6.20 EUR.

Document Name: GIMIMO LIUDIJIMAS OR GIMIMO ĮRAŠĄ LIUDIJANTIS IŠRAŠAS

IMPORTANT: After January 1st, 2017, only Extracts of Birth Record (Gimimo įrašą liudijantis išrašas) are issued.

The birth certificates issued before January 1st, 2017, are valid and legitimate as they were before. It is not required to apply for an Extract of Birth Record if an applicant has an old certificate of birth. An Extract of Birth Record is required only if an applicant was born after January 1st, 2017, or the old certificate was lost.

Issuing Authority: Valstybės Įmonė Registrų Centras, Savivaldybių Civilinės metrikacijos skyriai, Lietuvos Respublikos diplomatinės atstovybės ir konsulinės įstaigos

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Old birth certificates are printed on two sides, 18 cm/16 cm in size, on light green color stationery. The Extracts are printed on A4 size paper.

Birth certificates are signed by the head or the deputy head of the local Civil Registry office and sealed with a local office stamp (before January 1st, 2017). The extract is signed by the official responsible of the issuing authority, and the institution's stamp is affixed. Extracts issued through the electronic self-service system are signed electronically.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The responsible official of the issuing authority.

Registration Criteria: Registration Criteria may be found here. This link is for information concerning birth registrations, birth record extract issuance, filing procedures, costs, and applicable regulations.

Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant may apply in person at the nearest local office of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers or electronically. The list of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers offices may be found here. Civil registry offices are located in municipalities; their list can be found here. The list of consular institutions of the Republic of Lithuania can be found here.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: This link is for the main website of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers.

 

Death Certificates

Available

Fees: The fee varies depending on the issuing authority. It ranges from 2.90 EUR to 6.20 EUR.

Document Name: MIRTIES LIUDIJIMAS OR MIRTIES ĮRAŠĄ LIUDIJANTIS IŠRAŠAS

IMPORTANT: After January 1st, 2017, only Extracts of Death Record (Mirties įrašą liudijantis išrašas) are issued.

The death certificates issued before January 1st, 2017, are valid and legitimate as they were before. It is not required to apply for an Extract of Death Record if an applicant has an old certificate of death. An Extract of Death Record is required only if a person passed away after January 1st, 2017, or the old certificate was lost.

Issuing Authority: Valstybės Įmonė Registrų Centras, Savivaldybių Civilinės metrikacijos skyriai, Lietuvos Respublikos diplomatinės atstovybės ir konsulinės įstaigos

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Old death certificates are printed on one side, 14 cm/21 cm in size, and on light gray color stationery. The Extracts are printed on A4 size paper. Death certificates are signed by the head or the deputy head of the local Civil Registry office and sealed with a local office stamp (before January 1st, 2017). The extract is signed by the responsible official of the issuing authority, and the institution's stamp is affixed. Extracts issued through the electronic self-service system are signed electronically.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The responsible official of the issuing authority.

Registration Criteria: Registration Criteria may be found here. This link is for information concerning death registrations, death record extract issuance, filing procedures, costs, and applicable regulations.

Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant may apply in person at the nearest local office of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers or electronically. The list of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers offices may be found here. Civil registry offices are located in municipalities; their list can be found here. The list of consular institutions of the Republic of Lithuania can be found here.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: This link is for the main website of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers.

Marriage Certificates

Available

Fees: The fee varies depending on the issuing authority. It ranges from 2.90 EUR to 6.20 EUR. Marriage registration at the Civil Registry Office is 30 EUR; at a location of the applicant’s choosing, it is 70 EUR.

Document Name: SANTUOKOS LIUDIJIMAS OR SANTUOKOS SUDARYMO ĮRAŠĄ LIUDIJANTIS IŠRAŠAS

IMPORTANT: After January 1st, 2017, only Extracts of Marriage Record (Santuokos sudarymo įrašą liudijantis išrašas) are issued.

The marriage certificates issued before January 1st, 2017, are valid and legitimate as they were before. It is not required to apply for an Extract of Marriage Record if an applicant has an old certificate of marriage. An Extract of Marriage Record is required only if an applicant got married after January 1st, 2017, or the old certificate was lost.

Issuing Authority: Valstybės Įmonė Registrų Centras, Savivaldybių Civilinės metrikacijos skyriai, Lietuvos Respublikos diplomatinės atstovybės ir konsulinės įstaigos.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Old marriage certificates are printed on two sided, 18 cm/16 cm size, light pink colour stationery. The Extracts are printed on A4 size paper.

Marriage certificates are signed by the head or the deputy head of the local Civil Registry office and sealed with a local office stamp (before January 1st, 2017). The extract is signed by the responsible official of the issuing authority, and the institution's stamp is affixed. Extracts issued through the electronic self-service system are signed electronically.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The responsible official of the issuing authority.

Registration Criteria: Registration Criteria may be found here. This link is for information concerning marriage registrations, marriage record extract issuance, filing procedures, costs, and applicable regulations.

Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant may apply in person at the nearest local office of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers or electronically. The list of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers offices may be found here. Civil registry offices are located in municipalities; their list can be found here. The list of consular institutions of the Republic of Lithuania can be found here.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: This link is for the main website of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers.

 

Divorce Certificates

Available

Fees: The fee varies depending on the issuing authority. It ranges from 2.90 EUR to 6.20 EUR

Document Name: IŠTUOKOS LIUDIJIMAS OR SANTUOKOS NUTRAUKIMO ĮRAŠĄ LIUDIJANTIS IŠRAŠAS

IMPORTANT: After January 1st, 2017, only Extracts of Divorce Record (Santuokos nutraukimo įrašą liudijantis išrašas) are issued.

The divorce certificates issued before January 1st, 2017, are valid and legitimate as they were before. It is not required to apply for an Extract of Divorce Record if an applicant has an old certificate of divorce. An Extract of Divorce Record is required only if an applicant got divorced after January 1st, 2017, or the old certificate was lost.

Issuing Authority: Valstybės Įmonė Registrų Centras, Savivaldybių Civilinės metrikacijos skyriai, Lietuvos Respublikos diplomatinės atstovybės ir konsulinės įstaigos

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Old divorce certificates are printed on one side, 14 cm/21 cm in size, on light blue and pink color stationery. The Extracts are printed on A4 size paper.

Divorce certificates are signed by the head or the deputy head of the local Civil Registry office and sealed with a local office stamp (before January 1st, 2017). The extract is signed by the responsible official of the issuing authority, and the institution's stamp is affixed. Extracts issued through the electronic self-service system are signed electronically.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The responsible official of the issuing authority.

Registration Criteria: May be found here. This link is for information concerning divorce registrations, divorce record extract issuance, filing procedures, costs, and applicable regulations.

Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant may apply in person at the nearest local office of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers or electronically. The list of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers offices may be found here. Civil registry offices are located in municipalities; their list can be found here. The list of consular institutions of the Republic of Lithuania can be found here.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: This link is for the main website of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers.

Available: In intercountry adoption cases under the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention), adoption certificates are issued by the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor. They are issued based on court decisions.

In non-Hague adoption cases, the ministry does not issue adoption certificates; there are only court decisions.

Fees: No fee for one original document.

Document Name: Court decisions are called (City name) APYGARDOS TEISMAS. SPRENDIMAS. LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS VARDU. Adoption certificates (issued based on court decisions) are called Tarptautinio įvaikinimo atitikimo pažymėjimas / Certificate of Conformity of Intercountry Adoption.

Issuing Authority: Courts of the Republic of Lithuania/ State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Court decisions and documents prepared by the Adoption Service are printed on A4 size white paper. Court decisions contain the court round ink seal and the judge's signature on the last page of the document. Adoption certificates contain the Service's round ink seal and the director's signature.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge/ Director of State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: The document is obtained after the whole adoption process is completed. The entire adoption process is described on this page. The intercountry adoption process is described here. Subjects of the records (adopted children) may apply for their adoption certificates and court decisions after the age of 18.

Certified Copies: Yes, for additional fee which may vary depending on local court policy. Notaries have the right to provide certified copies of original documents. In such cases, the original document must be presented to the notary.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: The child's birth records are amended to reflect the new maternity and paternity information after a court has approved adoption of a child.

National ID Cards

Available

Fees: 0 to 100 euros depending on applicant’s age and time of issuance

Document Name: ASMENS TAPATYBĖS KORTELĖ

Issuing Authority: MIGRACIJOS DEPARTAMENTAS PRIE LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS VIDAUS REIKALŲ MINISTERIJOS

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: ID card is made of polycarbonate with embedded contact and contactless chips. All data on the polycarbonate is laser-engraved.

Examples of Lithuanian identity cards can be found here. More information about different editions of ID cards can be found here.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: Lithuanian citizens who wish to apply for an ID card must book an appointment online in advance. All information, including the contact details of the territorial divisions, can be found here. Lithuanian citizens residing abroad can also apply at the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Lithuania.

Certified Copies: There are no certified copies available.

Alternate Documents: Passport

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: An ID card is the main personal document of a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania that confirms their identity and citizenship. ID card is mandatory for citizens from the age of 16. It can be used not only as a travel document but also as an electronic identification tool for receiving state-provided e-services, including alternatives to consular services.

With an ID card, it is possible to travel not only to countries that are part of the European Union and the Schengen Area but also to other countries that recognize the Lithuanian ID card as a valid travel document.

For travel to the U.S. the National ID Cards cannot be used, the passports are required.

More information about the validity periods of ID card and other details can be found here.

Police Certificates

Available

Fees: No fee if requested once per year. If requested more than once per year, 8.67 to 20.80 euros depending on the time and type of the requested issuance.

Document Name: ĮTARIAMŲJŲ, KALTINAMŲJŲ IR NUTEISTŲJŲ REGISTRO IŠRAŠAS APIE FIZINĮ ASMENĮ

Issuing Government Authority: INFORMATIKOS IR RYŠIŲ DEPARTAMENTAS PRIE LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS VIDAUS REIKALŲ MINISTERIJOS.

Special Seal(s)/Color/Format: A-4 format, printed on regular white paper. Name of the issuing authority and name of the document are in capital letters. The Lithuanian Coat of Arms is at the top of the page. The document is signed by the Head (or Deputy Head) of the Criminal Information Department and not sealed. Additionally, it can be signed by the Head of Division or the Advisor to the Division.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Head (or Deputy Head) of the Criminal Information Department, Head of Division or the Advisor to the Division.

Procedure for Obtaining: The extract can be obtained in one of the following ways:

  • Directly, by the applicant or their representative visiting the reception of the Informatics and Communications Department in Vilnius, Šventaragio g. 2. (ph. +370 5 271 7256).
  • By mail or courier (Vilnius, Šventaragio g. 2).
  • Electronically (online) through the Electronic Services Portal at this address.
  • At the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Lithuania (for Lithuanian citizens residing abroad)

More information can be found here.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: IT and Communications Department issues a similar police certificate called PAŽYMA DĖL ĮTARIAMŲJŲ, KALTINAMŲJŲ IR NUTEISTŲJŲ REGISTRO DUOMENŲ APIE FIZINĮ ASMENĮ. This document cannot serve as a replacement of or an alternative to the required document and will not be accepted by the Consular section.

 

Court/Prison Records

Available

Fees: Fees may be applicable depending on the issuing office.

Document Name: TEISMO SPRENDIMAS or NUOSPRENDIS or NUTARTIS

Issuing Authority: Courts of the Republic of Lithuania

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Printed on A4 size white paper. The court seal, total number of pages, and signature of the judge is on the last page of the document. Every page stamped with COPY or TRUE COPY seal and signed.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge or the archives official

Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant must apply in the city where the trial took place and the final court decision was made. The records are retrieved from the court’s archives and the applicant obtains a certified copy of the final court decision.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternative documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: The court records must be translated into English by a sworn translator.

Available

Fees: There is no fee.

Document Name: May vary depending on the issuing office.

Issuing Authority: The Military Conscription and Recruitment Department (Karo prievolės komplektavimo tarnyba – KPKT).

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: May vary depending on the issuing office.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: May vary depending on the issuing office.

Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant has to submit a request to the division where he was registered at the time of being drafted. The list of divisions and contact information may be found here.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: Often people have a military book (voyenniy bilet) where their military service in the Soviet Army is recorded. The book contains information about the length of service and circumstances of discharge. Some applicants may still have these books in their possession.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments: The telephone number for general inquiries is: +370 800 12340 (toll free).

Passports

Available

Fees: 0 to 200 euros depending on applicant’s age and time of issuance

Document Name: LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS PASAS

Issuing Authority: MIGRACIJOS DEPARTAMENTAS PRIE LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS VIDAUS REIKALŲ MINISTERIJOS

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The current Lithuanian regular passport is a burgundy-colored booklet, consistent with the standard design of European Union passports. The front cover features the Coat of Arms of Lithuania, the words EUROPOS SĄJUNGA (European Union) and LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKA (Republic of Lithuania), and the word PASAS (Passport).

Examples of Lithuanian identity passports can be found here. More information about different editions of Lithuanian passports can be found here.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: Lithuanian citizens who wish to apply for a passport must book an appointment online in advance. All information, including the contact details of the territorial divisions, can be found here. Lithuanian citizens residing abroad can also apply at the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Lithuania.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: National ID Card. For travel to the U.S. the National ID Cards cannot be used, the passports are required.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

Comments:  A passport is the main travel document of a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania that confirms their identity and citizenship. A passport is mandatory for international travel outside the European Union and the Schengen Area. It can also be used as an identification tool for various purposes, including receiving state-provided e-services and consular services.

More information about the validity periods of passports and other details can be found here.

There can also be other types of Lithuanian passports, such as service, diplomatic, and others. All of them (and other additional documents) are listed here.

Not applicable.

Post Contact Information
 

Post Title: Vilnius, Lithuania (Embassy)

Address:   Akmenų 6, LT-03106
                 Vilnius, Lithuania

Phone Number: +370 5 2665600
                         +370 5 2665601

E-mail:  ConSec@state.gov

Visa Services: Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visas

All visa categories for all of Lithuania.

Additional Information for Reciprocity

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