Is there a Lithuanian embassy in India?

Yes, in New Delhi, but it does not take visa applications directly — they go through VFS Global centres in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, where you also give biometrics. You can also apply for the temporary residence permit (TRP) from India through the MIGRIS system.

Do Indian students need IELTS for Lithuania?

Often no. Many Lithuanian universities accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter showing your previous studies were in English; some run their own English test or interview instead. It is program-specific, so confirm with each university before paying for IELTS.

Do I apostille or attest my documents?

Apostille. India has been part of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2005, so your degree and transcripts are legalised with an MEA apostille (after the usual state/HRD or SDM step) — not embassy attestation.

How much money do I need to show?

For a 12-month student stay the proof-of-funds total is about €8,071 in 2026 (roughly €576.50 per month plus a one-off return amount). Show a stable balance over time, not a last-minute lump sum — Indian applications get real scrutiny on this.

What is the cheapest way to send money home to India?

Wise and Revolut are both strong from Lithuania. Wise supports fast INR payouts (including UPI), and Revolut is Lithuania-licensed. Compare the live rate each time — transfers from EUR may route via USD.

Indian students in Lithuania: the complete guide

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.

In short

Indian students apply through VFS Global centres in New Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore — not over the counter at the embassy — either via a national (D) visa or a TRP through MIGRIS. Most universities accept an MOI letter instead of IELTS, your documents need an MEA apostille, and proof of funds is scrutinised, so build a stable balance early.

India is the single largest source of international students in Lithuania, with hundreds of new study permits issued each year and active communities in Vilnius and Kaunas. That scale is good news: the path is well-trodden, your university's international office has done it many times, and there is a real Indian student community to land into. This guide covers the parts that are specific to applying from India.

Read this alongside the core guides

This page focuses on India-specific details. For the full step-by-step, pair it with our student residence permit (TRP), proof of funds and MOI vs IELTS guides.

Your visa route from India

There is a Lithuanian Embassy in New Delhi, but it does not accept applications over the counter. Applications are handled through VFS Global, with centres in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore (there is no centre in Chennai or Kolkata, so plan to travel). You give biometrics at the centre.

Two routes exist for a stay over 90 days:

National (D) visa first, then convert to a TRP after arrival — historically the common path.
Apply for the TRP directly from India through the MIGRIS online system, with biometrics at VFS.

Start 4–5 months ahead. Biometric slots and satellite-centre transit are the usual bottlenecks. Your university files a mediation/intermediary letter before you can complete your part.

English: MOI vs IELTS

Many Indian degrees are taught in English, and most Lithuanian universities accept an MOI (Medium of Instruction) letter from your school/college in place of IELTS or TOEFL. Where a university doesn't, it usually runs its own online English test or interview. This is decided per university and programme, not by a national rule — so confirm with each one before booking an IELTS slot. See MOI vs IELTS for how to request the letter.

Legalising your documents: apostille

India uses apostille, not attestation

India has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2005, so your educational documents are legalised with an apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) — there is no separate Lithuanian-embassy attestation step.

The usual chain is: state-level / HRD or SDM attestation → MEA apostille. Many applicants use an MEA-authorised agency to handle the pre-attestation. Get your degree certificate and transcripts apostilled; some universities also want your birth certificate done. See our diploma recognition & apostille guide for how Lithuania then recognises the qualification.

Money: proof of funds and scrutiny

For a 12-month stay, plan to show about ≈ €8,071 (roughly €576.50 per month plus a one-off return amount). The figure is tied to the Lithuanian minimum wage and resets each January.

Show stability, not a spike

Indian applications get genuine scrutiny on funds. Officers look for a stable balance over several months, often with around three months of statements (and sometimes ITRs). A large deposit that lands the week before you apply is a classic red flag. Build the balance early — see proof of funds.

Community, cities and daily life

The Indian student community is the largest international group, concentrated in Vilnius and Kaunas, with student associations that run Diwali and Holi events and an Embassy of India in Vilnius. You'll find Indian and South Asian groceries in both cities and a growing number of restaurants.

Halal & South Asian food: see halal & South Asian food in Lithuania.
Finding your people: Facebook, WhatsApp & Telegram groups to join.
Being a visible-minority student: an honest read in being a non-white student in Lithuania.

Sending money home

Both Wise and Revolut work well from Lithuania. Wise supports fast INR payouts including UPI (up to ₹2,00,000 per transfer at the time of writing); Revolut is headquartered and licensed in Lithuania. Transfers from EUR can route via USD, so compare the live rate each time. See sending money home.

Your LUSH.lt reading list

Student residence permit (TRP) — the core process.
MOI vs IELTS & applying without a Lithuanian embassy.
Proof of funds — get the amount and the presentation right.
Diploma recognition & apostille.
Study medicine (MBBS) in Lithuania — recognition, FMGE/NExT and the MD-vs-MBBS question.
Your first 30 days, in order.