Russian embassy in Lithuania on the education of compatriots. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
From March 16, 2020 in the consular department of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Russian Federation is only consular assistance to citizens of the Republic of Lithuania for urgent matters . Before visiting the embassy, please contact us by phone: +7 495 785 86 25.
From March 16, 2020 third-country nationals at the Embassy not accepted: on the issuance of visas, applications for the issuance of a simplified transit document and a simplified railway travel document (in transit trains, simplified railway travel documents are issued in the usual manner), on issues of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania and a residence permit. Applications are also not accepted at Lithuanian Visa Application Centers on the issuance of Schengen or national visas.
The resumption of the reception on consular issues will be announced later. Follow the information.
Registration of citizens who cannot return to Lithuania on their own begins. We ask Lithuanian citizens to immediately contact the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Russian Federation by e-mail: .
Please include your full name, date of birth, contact phone number and email address, and exact location. When it becomes possible to organize a trip to Lithuania, the embassy will contact the citizens individually and inform about the conditions of the trip. We also ask citizens of the Republic of Lithuania to find a living space to isolate if quarantine is introduced in the Russian Federation, follow the information of local authorities and follow their instructions.
Please note that upon your return to Lithuania, you will be subject to a mandatory 14-day self-isolation.
The embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Moscow hosted a concert by cellist Justas Kulikauskas in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Restoration of the country's independence. Members of the Lithuanian community, diplomats of foreign states, representatives of state institutions and non-governmental organizations, cultural and art figures, businessmen, representatives of the academic community and public figures gathered for the celebration.
Added 2020.02.29
On February 28, the National Dictation action was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Moscow. People of different ages and backgrounds responded to this 13th civic initiative, drawing attention to the uniqueness of the Lithuanian language and promoting literacy. Not only representatives of the Lithuanian community, the Embassy staff, but also students and teachers of Moscow universities responded to their efforts in writing the National Dictation. After the dictation, members of the Lithuanian community shared their impressions and were proud that they did not forget their native language, constantly showing concern for its preservation.
Added 2020.02.27
On February 27, in Moscow, Vytautas Žalis, Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Lithuania in the Russian Federation, together with the ambassadors and diplomats of the countries of the European Union, the United States, Canada, Norway and other states, laid flowers at the site of the assassination of Boris Nemtsov, former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, an outstanding leader political opposition in the country.
Added 2020.02.20
The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Moscow solemnly celebrated the 16th of February - the Day of Restoration of the State. The celebration was attended by ambassadors of diplomatic missions of foreign states in Moscow, diplomats, representatives of government agencies and non-governmental organizations, civil society, artists and culture, business, and the academic community.
Added 2020.02.17
In the Moscow Church of St. Louis, a solemn service was held on the occasion of February 16, the Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania. Numerous representatives of the Lithuanian community and the staff of the Embassy filled the temple, congratulated each other on the 102nd anniversary of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania. The participants prayed for the Lithuanian state, its people and the Lithuanian community in Moscow.
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Added 2020.03.07
On March 5-6, experts from various fields gathered in Vilnius appealed to the international community to create conditions for traumatized societies to heal their wounds.
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Added 2020.03.06
On March 5, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius participated in an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Zagreb, during which special attention was paid to the EU's common policy towards Russia.
Added 2020.02.04
On February 4, Minister Linas Linkevičius, who is on a visit to Belarus, raised the issue of the unsafe Astravets nuclear power plant during meetings with Belarusian Prime Minister Sergei Rumas and Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei.
Added 2020.02.03
On February 3, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius, together with Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei, visited Rimdžiunai, where the Lithuanian cultural center Gervečiai, a Lithuanian secondary school, a kindergarten, and a cultural center, operates based on Lithuanian funds.
Added 2019.12.05
On December 5, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius in Bratislava (Slovakia), at a meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), emphasized that Russian aggression against Ukraine and other neighboring countries remains the most important security problem in the OSCE region.
Added 2019.11.29
The Russian Consulate in Lithuania builds its activities in several directions. First, support for citizens of the Russian Federation who are abroad. Secondly, issuance of visas of various categories, registration of travel documents, registration for a foreign passport. Thirdly, the conclusion of marriages between Russians, the issuance of death and birth certificates.
Both citizens who have a Russian passport and citizens of Lithuania who wish to visit the Russian Federation can apply to the Consulate of the Russian Federation in Lithuania.
There are two Russian consulates on the territory of the Republic of Lithuania: in the capital (in Vilnius) and in Klaipeda.
In Vilnius, the Consulate of the Russian Federation operates at the embassy and is located at:
- Latvių g., 53
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation is located in Klaipeda, you can find it at:
- Šermukšnių g., 4 (Shermukšnu st., 4)
The choice of consulate for applying depends on the county in which you are located. In emergency situations, Russian citizens can contact any of them.
How to get there
Finding the consular department of the Russian Federation in Vilnius is not difficult. The following types of public transport go here:
- To the stop "Zhverinas" - buses 49 and 69, trolleybuses 9 and 19.
- To the stop "Selu" or "Latvu" - trolleybuses 1, 3 and 7.
You can study the schedule and routes of public transport in the Lithuanian capital on the website:
Opening hours
All visitors to the consulate should remember that the reception is strictly by appointment (you must fill out a form on the official website of the consulate).
Receiving visitors to Consulate of Russia in Vilnius carried out according to the following schedule:
Visas to Russia for foreigners - Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.
- Reception of documents - 09:00-10:30
- Issuance of documents - 13:15-15:00
Citizenship, passports, notaries, retrieval of documents — Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.
- Reception of documents - 08:15-11:50
- Issuance of documents - 13:15-15:50
The address: st. Latviu 53, Vilnius 08113 (separate entrance)
Phones for information:(+370 5) 272-38-93 (from 9:00 to 12:00)
Hotline for receiving emergency messages (for Russian citizens):(+370 6) 833-81-65
Fax machine:(+370 5) 272-33-75
Email:[email protected]
Before visiting the Consular Section, you need to make an appointment
(Record online via this link).
Please note that the registration is for one person ( if documents are submitted for a family of four, four entries must be taken).
WORKING SCHEDULE OF THE CONSULAR DEPARTMENT: (reception is by appointment on the website of the Embassy) Attention!From November 1, 2018, the procedure is established cashless payments for services provided by the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Lithuania. Payment is made only by bank payment card and no commission is charged from the applicant.
If the visitor does not have a bank card, to pay for the service, you can contact the nearest bank branch.
Please note that when paying at a bank branch, a commission is charged for the transfer in accordance with the bank's tariffs.
Reception of visitors on visa issues:
Reception of documents: 9:00 - 10:30 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Issuance of documents: 13:15 - 15:00 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Reception of visitors Citizenship and Passports:
Reception of visitors on notarial issues, documents retrieval:
Reception of documents: 8:15 - 11:50 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Issuance of documents: 13:15 - 15:50 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Reception of visitors on the issues of processing documents for temporary residence in the Russian Federation:
8:15 – 11:50 – Wednesday
Reception of visitors on issues of assistance in voluntary resettlement to the Russian Federation of compatriots living abroad:
8:15 - 11:50 and 13:15 - 15:50 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (by prior arrangement)
Note: Paperwork during working hours outside the above schedule is carried out only in the interests of the participants of the Great Patriotic War, as well as in urgent cases (illness, death of close relatives, other cases in agreement with the head of the consular department).
On the right to pay lifting allowance, one-time duty-free importation of goods for personal use, the procedure and terms for issuing a temporary residence permit outside the quota, the accelerated acquisition of Russian citizenship or a residence permit, which are provided to participants in the State program to assist voluntary resettlement of compatriots in the Russian Federation, living abroad (hereinafter referred to as the State Program).
We inform you that the decision to participate in the State Program is made voluntarily at basis conscious choice their places of residence, work and (or) study and the realization of their potential labor, educational, creative and other opportunities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The list of Russian regions that ensure the implementation of the State Program is posted on the website http://mvd.rf/mvd/structure1/Glavnie_upravlenija/guvm/compatriots/information-pack/federalnie-okruga-i-subekti . By selecting a region from the list, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the regional resettlement subprogram. Please note that it contains the criteria for selecting candidates, requirements for their level of education and work experience, a list of the most sought-after professions, as well as data on the possibility of local authorities providing support in housing and employment.
Additional information about the State Program can be found on the website of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation: http://mvd.rf/mvd/structure1/Glavnie_upravlenija/guvm/compatriots
Consultation and acceptance of documents under the State Program is carried out on weekdays from 8:15 to 11:30 and from 13:15 to 15:30 by prior agreement by e-mail [email protected] or phone (+370 5) 272-38-93. Please provide your name, phone number, the region to which you would like to move, the desired time of visit to the consular department.
The list of documents that are submitted for consideration of the possibility of participation in the State Program:
2) notarized copies of the passports of the applicant and his family members included in the application, with the presentation of the originals of these documents (it is enough to certify a copy of the main spread of the passport);
3) notarized copies of documents confirming the relationship of the applicant and his family members included in the application, with the presentation of the originals of these documents; notarized copies of documents on the marital status of the applicant and his family members, with the presentation of the originals of these documents.
4) notarized copies of documents on education, professional training, work experience, academic title and degree, as well as information characterizing the identity of a compatriot living abroad and members of his family, his professional skills and abilities (if such documents available) with the presentation of the originals of these documents. A certificate from the Office of the State Social Insurance Fund of the Republic of Lithuania (SoDra) on insurance payments is accepted as a document confirming the length of service. Letters of recommendation, testimonials from places of work can also be submitted. It is desirable to document the work experience for at least the last 10 years;
5) two color matte photographs of the State Program participant sized 3.5 by 4.5 cm (photographs of family members of the State Program participant included in the application are not required).
All documents drawn up in a foreign language (the text of which is not duplicated into Russian) are provided with a notarized translation into Russian.
Notarized translations must be bound at the same level (top or middle).
Consideration of the application is free of charge.
