International student support

EU/EEA citizens need no visa, but must register if staying over 3 months. Non-EU citizens staying a semester or longer need a national (D) visa or a temporary residence permit, applied for online in the Migration Department’s MIGRIS system before arrival. Start right after VCD accepts you, since processing takes time.

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

• Travel with a valid passport or ID card.
• If you stay longer than 3 months, apply for a Certificate of Temporary Residence at the Migration Department (through MIGRIS) and declare your place of residence.
• Bring your passport or ID, proof of address in Vilnius (rental contract) and VCD’s confirmation of your studies, which you can ask for at erasmus@vcd.lt.

More: Go Vilnius: relocation guide

Non-EU citizens

Steps

1. Ask VCD for intermediation. After acceptance, write to erasmus@vcd.lt. VCD registers its intermediation (invitation) in MIGRIS and sends you its number, the details to enter in the “Inviter” field and the link to the application.
2. Fill in the application in MIGRIS and upload your documents: passport, VCD acceptance letter, proof of sufficient funds (for example the Erasmus+ grant agreement), health insurance and proof of accommodation.
3. Book an appointment at a Lithuanian embassy or an authorised visa centre (VFS Global) in your country to give fingerprints and original documents.
4. Wait for the decision. Apply at least 2–3 months before your semester starts.
5. After arrival, declare your place of residence and collect your TRP card if you applied for one.

Official information: EU Immigration Portal: studying in Lithuania · Go Vilnius: residence permits · Study in Lithuania

Every student must have health insurance for the whole stay. Which kind depends on your citizenship.

In an emergency, call 112. This number is free and works across the EU.

VCD has no dormitories, so students find their own housing. Start looking as soon as you are accepted, especially for the autumn semester. VCD partners offer discounts:

Other places to search

• HousingAnywhere, for mid-term student rentals
• Aruodas.lt, the largest Lithuanian listing site
• For your first days: hostels or hotels

Tips

• Never pay a deposit before you see the place, or before a video call with the landlord.
• Ask for a written rental contract. You will need it to register your address.
• Check the distance to VCD (Kauno g. 34, Naujamiestis). Naujamiestis, the Old Town and Šnipiškės have good bus connections.

Questions about housing: erasmus@vcd.lt.

Vilnius Airport is about 20 minutes from the city centre by bus or train. VCD is at Kauno g. 34 in Naujamiestis (2nd floor, LOFT), about 15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town and close to the bus and train stations and Vingis Park.

From the airport (details)

Tickets (prices)

• 30 min: EUR 0.65 · 60 min: EUR 0.90 · 1 day: EUR 5 · 3 days: EUR 8 · 10 days: EUR 15
• Pay by tapping a contactless bank card on the validator (60-minute ticket).
• Use the m.Ticket or Trafi apps (m.Ticket needs a Lithuanian phone number).
• Buy a JUDU / Vilniečio card (EUR 1.50) at Narvesen kiosks, including at the airport.
• Always validate your ticket when you board.

Student discount: international students get an 80% discount on public transport (about EUR 7 for a 30-day ticket), but only with an ISIC card. A home university student card does not count (JUDU: info for students).

Other ways to move around

• Bikes: Cyclocity Vilnius bike sharing (April–October), via the Cyclocity Vilnius app
• Taxi and scooters: Bolt app
• Trains across Lithuania: LTG Link
• Journey planner: JUDU

Your main contact for any request is the VCD Erasmus coordinator at the International Relations and Projects Management Office (erasmus@vcd.lt).

Other help

• Mentor on request: if you would like a student mentor, tell the Erasmus coordinator and VCD will assign one.
• VCD Student Association (SA): students who can help with everyday questions and student life at VCD.

• Currency: euro (EUR). Card payments are accepted almost everywhere.
• Bank: you can usually keep your home bank card. Many students also use Revolut or Wise.
• SIM card: prepaid cards from Pildyk (Telia), Labas (Bitė) or Ežys (Tele2) are sold at kiosks and supermarkets. You need a Lithuanian number for the m.Ticket app.
• Emergency: 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
• City guide: Go Vilnius for culture, events and city services.
• Study in Lithuania: studyin.lt for general information for international students.