VISAS TO THE U.S.

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American Citizen Services & Visa Applicants with Flu-Like Symptoms

If you have visa appointment or would like to visit us during our American Citizen Services hours and you are experiencing flu-like symptoms which you believe may be related to the H1N1 Flu, please do not come to the U.S. Embassy, Vilnius. We will provide priority re-scheduling of your appointment should you need to cancel for this reason as follows:

• To reschedule Visa appointments click here.
• To schedule a special time for American Citizen Services please e-mail us at ConSec@state.gov.

Please recall that due to legal restrictions and a lack of sufficient resources, the Embassy is not in a position to provide U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Lithuania with pandemic related supplies, medications (including vaccines), and/or medical treatment.

For more information about pandemic flu, please click here.

The Consular Section of the U.S.Embassy in Vilnius provides visa services to Lithuanian and foreign nationals residing in Lithuania.  If you are a resident in another country, it is often recommended to apply for a visa there regardless of your citizenship.

What is a Visa?

A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. A visa gives you permission to apply for admission to the United States; it does not guarantee entry.  The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) officers at the U.S. port of entry will determine if and how long you are permitted to stay.

Comprehensive information on different types of visas and related information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website for travelers via this link  

Who Needs a Visa?

Lithuanian citizens may travel to the U.S. via the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) when travelling to the U.S. for a short leisure or business trip of 90 days or less.  However, all individuals having a different purpose of travel than aforementioned, or who wish to stay in the U.S. for more than 90 days, are required to obtain the appropriate U.S. visa. Lithuanian citizens who have valid tourist/business visas may continue travelling with their visas.  No additional/new requirements for travelers with visas apply.

For information on requirements for travelling under the VWP, please click here.

Lithuanian non-citizens are always required to obtain a U.S. visa for any purpose of travel,  unless they have citizenship of a particpating VWP country and are otherwise eligible to travel on the VWP.  For more information regarding the VWP, please click here.

Please note: Travelers who hold dual citizenship with the United States must enter and depart the United States on U.S. passports.

Please click the relevant link below for more information and how to apply. 

Immigrant Visas

Non-Immigrant Visas

Visa Waiver Program

Summer work and Travel

Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery

The type of visa you require is determined based on your purpose of travel to the U.S.