Is there a Lithuanian embassy in Pakistan?

No. For short-stay Schengen visas Lithuania is represented by the Hungarian Embassy in Islamabad. For studying over 90 days, the reliable route is the temporary residence permit (TRP) applied for through Lithuania's MIGRIS system — confirm where you give biometrics with the Migration Department and your university.

Do Pakistani students need IELTS?

Often not — many universities accept an MOI letter, with an internal test or interview as the fallback. Selective programmes (for example at Vilnius University) still ask for IELTS around 5.5+. Always confirm per university.

Apostille or attestation for Pakistani documents?

Apostille. Pakistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention in force from 9 March 2023, so documents are legalised via IBCC/HEC then a MoFA Pakistan apostille — no embassy attestation needed.

How strict is proof of funds for Pakistani applicants?

Strict. 'Funds parking' — a sudden large deposit just before applying — is one of the top refusal triggers. Show a stable balance built up over time, and confirm the current figure (about €8,071 for 12 months in 2026) on the official source.

How do I send money to Pakistan from Lithuania?

Wise and Revolut both serve the corridor (PKR to bank accounts). Pakistan's central-bank FX rules change periodically, so check current availability and rates in-app before sending.

Pakistani 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

There is no Lithuanian embassy in Pakistan, so for a degree you apply online for a temporary residence permit through MIGRIS, confirming where you give biometrics with the Migration Department and your university. Many universities accept an MOI letter instead of IELTS, and documents are now legalised by apostille rather than embassy attestation.

Pakistan is one of the larger sources of international students in Lithuania, with hundreds of new study permits a year and communities across Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. The one thing to plan around early: there is no Lithuanian embassy in Pakistan, so your route looks a little different from, say, India's.

Read this alongside the core guides

This page covers Pakistan-specific details. Pair it with student residence permit (TRP), booking your MIGRIS appointment and proof of funds.

Your visa route from Pakistan

There is no resident Lithuanian embassy in Pakistan. For short-stay Schengen visas, Lithuania is represented by the Hungarian Embassy in Islamabad. But for a degree, you need a long-stay route:

The reliable path is the temporary residence permit (TRP), applied for online through MIGRIS, with your university filing the mediation letter first.
Where you complete biometrics for the long-stay route is the detail to nail down — confirm with the Migration Department and your university's international office before you book anything, as external-service-provider arrangements change.

Start early and keep every step documented. See booking your MIGRIS appointment & TRP timeline.

English: MOI vs IELTS

Many Pakistani degrees are English-medium, and most Lithuanian universities accept an MOI letter. Where they don't, expect an internal English test or interview. More selective programmes (e.g. Vilnius University) may still require IELTS ~5.5+. It's program-specific — confirm before paying for a test. See MOI vs IELTS.

Legalising your documents: apostille (since 2023)

Pakistan now uses apostille

Pakistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention in force from 9 March 2023. Your documents are legalised by apostille, not embassy attestation.

The chain is: IBCC (for school certificates) or HEC (for degrees) → MoFA Pakistan apostille. Get your degree, transcripts and any required certificates apostilled, then see diploma recognition & apostille for how Lithuania recognises them.

Money: proof of funds and scrutiny

Plan to show about ≈ €8,071 for a 12-month stay (roughly €576.50 per month plus a one-off return amount; tied to the minimum wage, reset every January).

'Funds parking' is the classic refusal trigger

A large balance that appears just before you apply reads as borrowed money. Build a stable balance over several months — this is the single biggest controllable factor in a Pakistani application. PKR thresholds you see on consultancy sites are their figures, not the legal minimum; the legal figure is the euro amount above. See proof of funds.

Community, cities and daily life

Pakistani students are spread across Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda and organise largely through the "Pakistani Students in Lithuania" Facebook group and university societies. Halal food and prayer spaces are available — start here:

Sending money home

Wise (PKR to bank accounts, typically low fees) and Revolut both work from Lithuania. Pakistan's State Bank FX controls and incentive schemes change periodically, which can affect inbound transfers — check the current rate and availability before sending. See sending money home.

Your LUSH.lt reading list

Student residence permit (TRP).
Booking your MIGRIS appointment & TRP timeline.
Proof of funds — amount and presentation.
MOI vs IELTS.
Study medicine (MBBS) in Lithuania — recognition, PMDC/NLE and the MD-vs-MBBS question.
Your first 30 days, in order.