Lithuania•EuropeNational Visa (D) - Professional Athlete/Coach
At a Glance
Processing Time
0-45 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term visa for professional athletes and sports coaches participating in high-level sports competitions or coaching in Lithuania. Valid for up to 12 months. Family members may accompany.
The National Visa (D) for professional athletes and coaches allows international sports professionals to compete in high-level competitions or provide coaching services in Lithuania. This includes athletes in professional sports and coaches working with Lithuanian teams and clubs.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
12,456 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
1,038 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid throughout sports activities period
Passport photographs
Recent color photos, 35x45mm
Sports contract
Contract with Lithuanian sports organization or team
Proof of athlete/coach status
International sports federation credentials, achievements, records
Competition schedule
List of competitions or coaching engagements in Lithuania
Health insurance
Valid in Lithuania and Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
Proof of financial means
EUR 1,038 per month for living expenses
Sponsor Documents
Sports organization registration
Proof of organization's legal status
Sports contract
Signed agreement with athlete/coach
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Family can accompany
- Access to Lithuanian sports infrastructure
- Professional income opportunity
- Recognition of professional status
Considerations
- Requires sports organization sponsorship
- Tied to specific sporting activities
- Must maintain professional athlete status
- Health insurance mandatory
- Limited to sports-related activities
Application Process
Secure sports contract
Obtain contract or invitation from Lithuanian sports organization or team
Prepare documentation
Gather sports contract, proof of athlete/coach status, competition schedule
Submit visa application
Apply to Lithuanian consulate/embassy or visa center
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 120 visa application fee
Await decision
Decision made within 15 days
Receive visa
Collect passport with visa
Application Forms
National Visa Application Form
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