SCHENGEN VISA

REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION\ for Iraqis:

Lithuanian Honorary Consulate in Iraq can only give instructions regarding visa, not issuing visa to Iraqi citizens -inside Iraq-, so Iraqi citizens are advised to submit visa application to the Lithuanian embassy in neighboring countries which host Lithuanian missions, and for the current security situations in Cairo, we recommend the Lithuanian embassy in Ankara\ Turkey, or Lithuanian embassy in Tbilisi\ Georgia, on the following address:

Lithuanian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey                            Lithuanian Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia     
Mahatma Gandi Cad. No. 17/8-9                                    Krtsanisi str. 29, Tbilisi GE-0114,

06700 G.O.P.                                                             Krtsanisi District                            

Ankara                                                                     Tbilisi                 
Turkey
                                                                                       Georgia                      

Documents to be presented to the Lithuanian Consulate by holders of national passports, depending on the specific purpose of travel, are as follows:

1. Passport (time period between the date of its issue and date of visa application must not exceed 10 years and passport must be valid for at least 3 months as of the date of departure from Lithuania).
2. Schengen visa application form (must be filled in capital letters only and signed by the applicant).

3. Proof of adequate travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR.

4. One recently taken passport photo, and with plain white background.
5. Visa application fee is 60 Euros.
6. Supporting documents to be submitted depending on the specific purpose of travel are:

A. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: TOURISM
(1) Flight / travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
(2) Evidence of hotel bookings or travel plan
(3) Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
- bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
- proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)
(4) The following documents shall be presented by either of the categories:
  (a) If the applicant is employed:
- letter from employer and/or approval for leave
  (b) If the applicant is a farmer
- farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture
  (c) If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
- the company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register
- statement of taxes payment
  (d) If the applicant is retired:
- proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet)
  (e) If the applicant is a student:
- student certificate.
  (f) If the applicant is a minor/under age 18 and traveling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
- Public notary approved statement from his/her parents ( this condition shall not apply if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone)

B. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: VISIT TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS
(1) Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
(2) Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
- bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
- proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)
(3) Proof of the existence of family relations.
(4) The following documents shall be presented by either of the categories
  (a) If the applicant is employed:
- letter from employer and/or approval for leave
  (b) If the applicant is a farmer
- farmer certificate issued by chamber of agriculture
  (c) If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
- company registration in chamber of commerce and copy of the bulletin of the trade register.
- statement of taxes payment.
  (d) If the applicant is retired:
- proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet)
  (e) If the applicant is a student:
- student certificate
  (f) If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and traveling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
- public notary approved statement from his/her parents (this condition shall not apply if the traveling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone)
(5) Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation
- Invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation.

C. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: BUSINESS VISITS
(1) Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
(2) Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
- bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
- proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar).
(3) For attendance to a fair the entry card or documents about participation.
(4) The following documents shall be presented by either of the categories
  (a) If the applicant is employed:
- letter from employer and/or approval for leave.
  (b) If the applicant is a farmer
- farmer certificate issued by chamber of agriculture.
  (c) If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
- company registration in chamber of commerce and copy of the bulletin of the trade register .
- statement of taxes payment.
  (d) Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation
- Invitation or guarantee according to national legislation.

D. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: TRUCK DRIVING TO AND/OR THROUGH SCHENGEN AREA
(1) Guarantee from the company and UND (road transport association), if the company is a member.
(2) Company drivers list.
(3) payments list for the driver.
(4) Company registry in the Chamber of Commerce.
(5) C2 certificate (export permission).
(6) National and international driving license of the driver.
(7) Invitation or business partnership certificate from a company in the EU.

E. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: ATTENDING CULTURAL OR SPORTS EVENTS OR CONFERENCES
(1) Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport.
(2) Proof of accommodation.
(3) Proof of means of subsistence e.g.:
- bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
- proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar).
(4) The following documents regarding the purpose of the visit, for either of the categories:
  (a) For cultural events or conferences:
- an invitation from the organizer of the event or/the contract concluded by the cultural service provider or/invitation to a creative work.
  (b) For sporting events:
- invitation from the sports club/sports federation or/accreditation confirming the participation in the sport event.
- certificate from the sending sports club or sport federation
(5) The following documents regarding the personal situation of the applicant shall be presented by either of the categories:
  (a) If the applicant is employed:
- letter from employer and/or approval for leave.
  (b) If the applicant is a farmer
- farmer certificate issued by chamber of agriculture
  (c) If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
- company registration in chamber of commerce and copy of the bulletin of the trade register.
- statement of taxes payment.
  (d) If the applicant is retired:
- proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet).
  (e) If the applicant is a student:
- student certificate.
  (f) If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and traveling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
- public notary approved statement from his/her parents (this condition shall not apply if the traveling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone).

F. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: STUDY OR PARTICIPATION IN EU EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

(1) Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
(2) Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
- bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
- proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar).
(3) Proof of accommodation for the intended period of stay
(4) The following documents regarding the purpose of the visit shall be presented by either of the categories:
  (a) For study purpose:
- invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation (Note: there is further information and links to downloadable forms on the websites of Member States' embassies and consulates)
  (b) For EU education, training, or research programmes:
- original of the invitation letter from the university or research center
(5) The following documents regarding the applicant's personal situation shall be presented by either of the categories:
   (a) If the applicant is employed as a teacher or professor
- letter from employer and/or approval for leave.
- social security registration document.
   (b) If the applicant is a student
- Student certificate.
   (c) If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and traveling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
- Public notary approved statement from his/her parents ( this condition shall not apply, if the traveling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone).

ATTENTION:
In some exceptional cases, the Embassy may ask the submission of some other additional documents. Visa application fee is not refundable. Under normal circumstances, visa proceedings are finalized within 7-10 days following the date of application. However, this period may be extended up to 15, 30 or 60 days in some individual cases. Therefore, it is important that visa applications be made at least 15 days prior to the intended date of travel. Applicants must present all the required documents personally. Consular section of the Embassy admits visa applications between 09:00 and 12:00 hrs. every working day except for Fridays.

We are still working into having an easier way to deliver requests regarding visas from all Iraqis, and any development in this regard will be announced.

For receiving visa application; please write to us on: info@lhci.eu

the related information is also available on the websites: www.urm.lt

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