How much money do I need to show for a Lithuania student visa?

About 0.5 × the minimum monthly wage per month of stay, plus a one-off amount of roughly one minimum monthly wage to cover the journey home (the 'return' funds). For a 12-month stay that comes to about €8,071 in 2026, but you must confirm the current figure on migracija.lt.

Does a scholarship count as proof of funds?

Yes. An official scholarship or funding confirmation letter is accepted, and it can cover all or part of the required amount. Combine it with a bank statement or a sponsor's affidavit if it doesn't cover the full sum.

Can my parents sponsor me?

Yes. Provide a notarised affidavit of support plus the sponsor's bank statement or employment contract showing they can cover your stay.

Do EU students need to show proof of funds?

No visa or residence permit is needed for EU/EEA students, so there is no proof-of-funds requirement to enter or study. You only declare your residence after arriving.

How recent must my bank statement be?

Aim for a statement issued within the last month showing a stable balance. A balance that appears the day before you apply can raise questions, so build it up in advance.

Proof of funds for a student visa in Lithuania

Q: Do my funds have to be blocked or frozen in an account?

No. The funds do not need to be blocked or held in a frozen deposit. You can show them with a recent bank statement or even an online-banking screenshot, as long as it clearly shows your name and a stable balance covering the required total.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change — confirm anything important with the official source linked below and your university's international office.

To get a Lithuania student visa or residence permit, you must prove you can support yourself for your whole stay. The basis used by Lithuanian university international offices in 2026 is about 0.5 × the minimum monthly wage per month, plus a one-off return amount of roughly one minimum monthly wage — but the exact figure must be confirmed on the official source.

Wrong documentation is a top reason D-visa applications are refused

Getting the amount right is not enough: showing it the wrong way is one of the most common causes of national (D) visa and TRP rejection. Use a clear, recent statement in your own name that covers the full required total (see the calculation below), and confirm the current requirement on migracija.lt or with your university's international office before you apply. The proof-of-funds amount is tied to the minimum wage, which changes every January.

Who this applies to

The path depends on your status:

Non-EU degree-seekers — you need either a national (D) visa or a temporary residence permit (TRP), and both require proof of funds. This is the group these rules matter most for.
Non-EU Erasmus / exchange — usually a national (D) visa for stays over 90 days; same proof-of-funds logic, scaled to your shorter stay.
EU / EEA students — no visa or permit, so no proof-of-funds requirement. You just register your place of residence after you arrive.

How much you need to show

For non-EU students, the requirement uses one dated basis (as of 2026): subsistence calculated per month of your planned stay, plus a fixed one-off amount treated as a guarantee that you can return home.

Per month: €576.50unverified (0.5 × the minimum monthly wage; the minimum wage in 2026 is €1,153unverified).
Return guarantee: a one-off sum of about €1,153 (roughly one month's minimum wage), added on top.
For a full 12-month stay: ≈ €8,071unverified in total.

This matches what Lithuanian university international offices publish — for example Vilnius University states the TRP requirement as "at least €577 × 12 months + €1,153 for the return to the state of origin", and a national (D) visa as €577 per month + €1,153 return.

Length of stay	Subsistence (per month × months)	Return guarantee	Approx. total
5 months (one semester)	€576.50 × 5 = €2,883	€1,153	≈ €4,036
10 months (academic year)	€576.50 × 10 = €5,765	€1,153	≈ €6,918
12 months (TRP year)	€576.50 × 12 = €6,918	€1,153	≈ €8,071

If you see a higher monthly figure

Some general (non-student) immigration summaries quote the full minimum wage per month rather than 0.5 ×. For students, the basis above (0.5 × MMA/month + one-off return funds) is the one the universities apply (as of 2026). The figure resets each January with the minimum wage, so confirm the current amount and method on migracija.lt before you rely on it.

What counts as proof

The funds do not have to be blocked, frozen or held in a special deposit — you simply have to show the money is available to you. A recent bank statement, or even an online-banking screenshot showing your name and a stable balance, is enough as long as it covers the required total.

You can use one document or combine several to reach the total. Commonly accepted:

Bank statement or online-banking screenshot — your own account, ideally in EUR, showing a stable balance over recent weeks (not a one-day spike). The balance does not need to be locked or certified as "blocked".
Scholarship or funding letter — an official confirmation from a scholarship body or your university.
Sponsor's affidavit — if a parent or relative supports you: a notarised affidavit of support plus their bank statement or employment contract.
Employment contract or income proof — if you already have regular income permitted under your status.

Mix and match

You don't have to show the whole sum in one place. A scholarship letter plus a top-up bank balance, or a sponsor's affidavit plus your own savings, is fine as long as it adds up to the required total.

Fees and other essentials

Proof of funds is one part of the application. Budget for these too:

TRP state fee: around €120 on a general basis, or about €240 if expedited (as of 2026 — confirm on the Migration Department fees page).
National (D) visa fee: around €140 (as of 2026 — confirm on the same official page).
Health insurance: valid in Lithuania and the Schengen area with cover of at least €30,000.

Remember these fees are separate from the money you must show; the proof-of-funds balance is meant to stay available to you for living costs, not to be spent on the application.

Practical tips

Build your balance early. Move money in well before you apply so your statement shows a steady, not last-minute, balance.
Match the currency. A statement in EUR (or a clearly convertible currency) avoids exchange-rate disputes.
Keep it current. Use the most recent statement you can, typically within the last 30 days.
Ask your university. International offices process these applications constantly and know exactly which figure and documents the local migration office currently expects.

Funds vs. real cost of living

The proof-of-funds amount is a legal minimum, not a true budget. Realistic student living costs run higher — see your monthly planning figure of €350–€700unverified when deciding how much to actually bring.