Migration information - Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija

Migration regulations are a subject to change, therefore it is always useful to check at the Lithuanian embassy or consulate about what type of visa / temporary residence permit (TRP) is needed. Updated information about the required documents and procedures is also available on Internet site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Lithuanian Migration Department. Depending on the citizenship and length of stay in Lithuania, one may be able to enter Lithuania without a visa.

KVK issue mediation letters for all study applicants if they need to apply for visa/TRP. Mediation letter for TRP is issued only once – no new mediation letter is issued if the previous one validity ends without using it on time. It is fully applicant responsibility to verify all the consular requirements before traveling to Lithuania and making appointments for visa / TRP with Embassy/visa center on time.

KVK does not influence the outcome or speed of the visa / TRP procedure.

Students from EU or EFTA

Students from EU or EFTA do not need a visa to enter the Republic of Lithuania. They can come and stay in Lithuania for 3 months. After that, they have to apply for the Certificate (of the form established by the Minister of the Interior) signifying their right to temporarily reside in Lithuania at the local migration office.

Documents to be submitted for a Certificate:

Valid travel document;
Completed form of application;
Document confirming that you are accepted at KVK;
Bank statement confirming that you have enough funds during your stay in LT;
Health insurance;
Payment of 8,60 EUROS.

More information – HERE.

Non-EU students

Non-EU students should obtain National visa or Temporary residence permit (TRP) depending on their studies:

incoming exchange students (Erasmus+) apply for National visa. Information on application procedure – HERE.
full degree seeking students apply for TRP. Information on application procedure – HERE.

Applications are accepted via VFS Global visa centers.

Some Non-EU countries have agreements with Lithuania which allows their citizens to arrive to Lithuania for short term visits (up to 3 months) without visa. You can check if you are under this exception HERE. Then you can apply for National visa / TRP directly at Migration department in Klaipeda.

IMPORTANT NOTE – passport must include name and surname. If your passport has only name or only surname written, you will have to change the passport. As in other case, you will face troubles while applying for TRP.

Legalisation of documents and approval certificate (Apostille)

When a document is issued in a country, that has not acceded to the Hague Convention, the document issued abroad must be legalized not only at the institution of the local country, which is responsible for the legalization of the documents for their use abroad but also at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania or at the Lithuanian Embassy.

From 01.01.2024 applications for TRP require to have double legalization on the non-conviction certificates.

All original documents issued in different language than English must have translation to Lithuanian language.

For more information please visit official website.

Countries whose citizens are not require to do double legalization on PCC – CLICK HERE.

KVK mediate for legalization at MOFA in Lithuania. Note that we mediate only for MOFA and not for other institutions if additional legalization before MOFA is needed.

Original PCC should be sent to us by this address – International Relations Office, Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija, Jaunystės g. 1, LT-91274 Klaipėda, Lithuania. Contact phone number +37065967260. Before sending original PCC by courier, please send scan copy of it and MIGRIS application number to IRO specialist Almeda Šinušaitė by email to a.sinusaite@kvk.lt.

To be able to legalise applicants PCC at MOFA, applicants MIGRIS number must have the proper status in the MIGRIS system which prove that the documents are being reviewed in the Migration Department and a pre-assessment process has been completed – statuses, such as “Provided to the external service provider”, “Application accepted”, “A decision is made”, “Application examination suspended”.

Legalization is carried twice per month – documents are submitted during one appointment and collected during the next appointment. Documents are sent back to the applicant via regular post. If needed in urgent case, applicant must book courier services.

Legalization at MOFA cost 30 EUR, the payment will have to be transferred to KVK account:

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Visits to MOFA to submit/collect documents are done twice per month. During one visit document is submitted, during the next one it is collected back. No document is legalized on the same day of submission.

The next document submission to MOFA will be organized during 2 nd June 2026 (preliminary).

MIGRIS number, payment and original document must be sent to KVK not later that 29 th May 2 PM.

NOTE: all documents issued in Arab language must be translated into Lithuanian language at any translation office in Lithuania. Simple translation into English language is rejected by MOFA. Translation into Lithuanian language must be legally connected with original Arabic document by notarized translation binding. English translation binded with Lithuanian translation is not accepted. KVK does not mediate for translations. If original document is issued already in English language, then translation to Lithuanian language is not needed.

For more details on document requirements by countries please consult directly with MOFA official website.

Living place declaration

Who needs to declare their residence?

EU/EEA Citizens: If you have lived in Lithuania for more than three months within six months or changed your place of residence within Lithuania and have obtained a temporary residence certificate.

Non–EU/EEA Citizens: If you have a residence permit in Lithuania and live here or change your place of residence within Lithuania.

How to declare your residence if you’re a foreign citizen in Lithuania?

At the Migration Department: When collecting your residence permit, you can declare your residence simultaneously by presenting the required documents.
At the Eldership or Municipality: Once you’ve received your Lithuanian residence permit from the Migration Department, within one month you must declare your residence at your local Eldership (known as seniūnija).

How to declare residence in Klaipėda?

Persons declaring their place of residence in Klaipėda City Municipality (while renting apartment / living outside of KVK dormitory) must book an appointment to submit their application for declaration of place of residence. This can be done via email: deklaravimas@klaipeda.lt or phone: +370 46 39 61 02. The applications to declare place of residence are filled during the appointment at Klaipėda Municipality Customer Service Department on Taikos pr. 52C. Make sure to bring your identification documents (passport or ID card), valid residence permit and rental contract. Check if your rental agreement allows you to declare the living place.
Those who are staying in the dormitory – you need to bring your dormitory rent agreement, TRP card and sign request form at International relations office.

For dormitory reservation please send inquiries directly to administrator Jūratė Pėkautienė via j.pekautiene@kvk.lt.

Please note that unfortunately KVK might not offer accommodation for all students due to dormitory capacity.

Looking for accommodation outside KVK, we recommend using these sites: