Schengen C Visa · Business Route via Lithuania
We help applicants from India, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria and many other countries apply for a Schengen C visa through a genuine business connection to Lithuania. Choose full company formation, the most solid route, or an official business invitation letter confirmed by Lithuania's Migration Department. Documents are ready in a few days.
Who this is for
A Schengen C visa application is stronger when it is backed by a genuine purpose, real paperwork and a company that actually exists. That is what we build for you, before you apply.
We work most often with applicants from India, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria, and a number of other countries where a standard tourist application can be harder to get approved on its own. In these cases, a business purpose that is properly documented, and confirmed by a Lithuanian institution, gives your application a much stronger foundation.
Consular officers reviewing a Schengen C visa application generally weigh three things: whether the stated purpose of the trip is real and specific, whether it is backed by evidence they can independently check, and whether the applicant has a clear reason to return home once the visit is over. A vague tourism itinerary rarely satisfies all three. A registered Lithuanian company, or an invitation letter confirmed directly by a state authority, satisfies all three at once, because the connection to Lithuania exists in an official register, not only in the application file.
By country
Every consulate looks at applications differently depending on where they are submitted. Here is what tends to matter most for applicants from our most common countries.
Demand for Schengen C visas from India is high, and consulates look closely at travel purpose and ties to your home country. A registered Lithuanian company or a confirmed business invitation gives Indian applicants a documented, specific reason to travel that a general tourist application often lacks.
Applicants from Pakistan often benefit most from a clear business purpose, since it gives the consulate a specific, checkable reason for the trip. Company formation adds an ongoing, verifiable business presence rather than a single planned visit.
International banking and travel documentation can be harder to arrange from Iran. A Lithuanian company or confirmed invitation gives you a concrete point of contact and paperwork inside the EU, which simplifies both the visa application and any future business dealings.
Financial ties and travel purpose are closely reviewed for applicants from Nigeria. A registered company or an invitation confirmed by a Lithuanian state institution gives your application a documented purpose that stands on its own, separate from personal finances alone.
Consulates reviewing applications from Bangladesh often ask for clear evidence of why the trip is necessary and who is receiving the applicant. A company registration or an invitation confirmed by the Migration Department answers both questions directly, with paperwork that is easy for a visa officer to verify.
For applicants from Egypt, a well-documented business purpose can matter more than the length of a bank statement. A registered Lithuanian company gives you an ongoing reason to travel and return, rather than a single unverifiable claim about business intentions.
Applicants from Ghana benefit from documentation that ties the trip to a specific, named institution rather than a general business plan. A Migration Department-confirmed invitation or a registered company both provide exactly that kind of named, checkable connection.
Sri Lankan applicants often face close scrutiny of their intent to return home after the trip. A genuine, ongoing business connection to Lithuania, whether through company ownership or a confirmed invitation, gives the consulate a concrete, documented reason for a short, purposeful visit.
For applicants from Kenya, consulates typically want to see that a business trip is real and specific, not a loosely described intention. Company formation or a confirmed invitation letter both establish that specificity, with an official Lithuanian record behind the application.
The core idea is the same in every country we work with: a genuine, documented business connection to Lithuania gives your Schengen C visa application a stronger foundation than a standard tourist request. Consulates are trained to look for verifiable purpose, a named institution behind the trip, and a plausible reason to return home afterward. Both of our routes are built to satisfy all three at once. If you do not see your country listed above, contact us and we will tell you honestly whether this route fits your situation, based on our experience with applicants from your region.
Two routes, one goal
Both routes lead to the same thing: a genuine business connection to Lithuania that supports your Schengen C visa application. One is faster to start. The other is the most solid foundation you can have.
We register a real Lithuanian company with you as founder or director. As the owner of a genuine, active EU company, you have a strong, natural reason to travel to Lithuania for meetings, banking and business matters.
This route is the right choice if you want more than a single trip. A registered UAB gives you an ongoing legal presence in the EU that you can use for future visa applications, business banking, and trade, not just this one visit. It is also the route most likely to satisfy a consular officer who has seen a previous application refused for lacking a solid, verifiable purpose.
We prepare a formal business invitation and submit it to Lithuania's Migration Department for confirmation. Once confirmed, you use it to apply for your Schengen C visa at your local Lithuanian consulate.
This route suits applicants who need a fast, clearly scoped solution for one specific trip and do not need an ongoing company. Because the invitation is confirmed by a Lithuanian state authority rather than a private company, it carries the same institutional weight as a company registration, without the extra setup. Many applicants start with an invitation letter and move to company formation later, once their business in Lithuania grows.
| Invitation letter | Company formation | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready in | A few days | A few business days |
| What you get | A confirmed business invitation | A real, registered company |
| Strength of purpose | Good, single trip | Strongest, ongoing |
| Confirmed by | Migration Department | State company register |
| Good for | One clear business visit | Repeat travel and future business |
| Visa type | C (short stay Schengen) | C (short stay Schengen) |
Neither route is objectively better, the right choice depends on what you actually need. If this is a one-time visit tied to a specific meeting, contract, or opportunity, the invitation letter is usually the faster and simpler option, with no ongoing obligations once your trip is over. If you expect to keep returning to Lithuania, want to build a longer-term EU business presence, or have previously had a Schengen application refused, company formation gives you a stronger, reusable foundation that supports future applications as well as this one. If you are unsure which fits your plans, tell us your situation and we will recommend one honestly, even if it is the lower-cost option for us.
Why Lithuania
Lithuania is a full member of the European Union and the Schengen area. A Schengen C visa issued through Lithuania lets you travel across all 29 Schengen countries, not just one.
Lithuania joined the European Union in 2004 and the Schengen Area in 2007, and has spent the years since building a reputation as one of the more efficient, digitally minded states in the bloc for company registration and business services. Government processes here run largely online, English is standard in business and legal correspondence, and the Migration Department has a well-established process for confirming business invitations for foreign visitors. None of that is unique to visa applicants, it is simply how the country operates, which is exactly why it works so well as a documented, stable base for your Schengen application.
One visa, 29 countries. You are not limited to Lithuania once your visa is issued.
Invitations are confirmed by Lithuania's own Migration Department, not by us alone.
Business runs in English. Paperwork is prepared quickly and correctly the first time.
If you choose company formation, you own a real business, not a piece of paper.
Part of Bizbon, which registers companies and handles business immigration to Lithuania every day.
From your first message to your finished documents, you work with the same team.
Lithuania has a predictable legal system and a straightforward company register, so your documents hold up to scrutiny.
Once your visa is issued, Vilnius is a short flight or train ride from most other Schengen capitals.
Member of the European Union
Full Schengen Area access
About Lithuania
None of these facts are exotic on their own, and that is the point. A Schengen application built on a well-known, predictable EU member state is easier for a consular officer to verify quickly than one built on an unfamiliar or opaque jurisdiction. Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, is home to a growing number of foreign-owned companies, an English-speaking business community, and a state registry that any consulate can check in minutes. That familiarity works in your favor at every stage of the process.
How it works
A clear process with a fixed price, so you know what to expect before you start.
Company formation or invitation letter. We tell you which route fits your situation best, based on your travel purpose, timeline and whether you plan to return to Lithuania again.
You share your passport details and travel purpose. We prepare the paperwork and flag anything that a consulate is likely to question, before it becomes a problem.
We register your company with the state register, or submit your invitation to the Migration Department for confirmation, and keep you updated at each stage.
You take your finished documents to your local Lithuanian consulate to apply for your C visa. We stay reachable in case the consulate has follow-up questions.
What to expect
Once your documents are ready, the timeline moves into the consulate's hands. Here is roughly what that looks like.
Most Lithuanian consulates and visa application centres let you book online. Appointment availability varies by location and season, so it is worth booking as soon as your documents are confirmed.
Standard Schengen C visa processing is usually up to 15 calendar days from your appointment, though it can extend to 30 or, in rare cases, 60 days if the consulate requests additional information.
Once a decision is made, you collect your passport with the visa affixed, or receive a refusal with a stated reason. We stay reachable throughout this stage in case the consulate has follow-up questions.
Processing times are set by each consulate, not by us, and can shift with seasonal demand, so we always recommend applying with some buffer before your intended travel date rather than at the last possible moment. If your consulate requests additional documents after submission, tell us immediately. In most cases we can prepare a supplementary letter or updated company document within a day or two.
Preparation
The exact checklist depends on which route you choose, but both start from the same basic paperwork. Here is what to have ready before you contact us.
You do not need to have every item finalised before you contact us. Most applicants start with a short conversation about their goals and travel timeline, and we tell you exactly what is still missing before we begin preparing anything. We also apostille or notarise documents where a consulate requires it, so you are not left tracking down a formal requirement on your own at the last minute.
If any part of your paperwork is in a language other than English or Lithuanian, we can also arrange a certified translation as part of the same process, rather than sending you to a separate translation service and hoping the formatting matches what the consulate expects.
Avoid these
We see the same avoidable problems come up again and again in applications that were prepared without proper guidance.
Writing "business trip" without naming a specific company, contact, or activity gives the consulate nothing to verify. A confirmed invitation or a registered company replaces vague language with a documented fact.
Reapplying after a refusal with an unchanged file rarely works. If your purpose of travel was the weak point the first time, it needs to be strengthened, not simply resubmitted.
An invitation from a business contact that a consulate cannot independently confirm carries little weight. An invitation confirmed directly by Lithuania's Migration Department removes that doubt entirely.
Company registration and Migration Department confirmation both take a few business days. Starting early gives you room to correct small issues before they become a missed appointment.
None of these mistakes are unusual, and none of them are a sign that your case is weak. They are simply the most common gaps between what a strong application needs and what a first-time applicant, understandably, does not know to prepare. Every checklist and process step on this page exists because we have seen what happens when one of these gaps is missed, and built our process specifically to close it before your file ever reaches a consulate.
An honest note about visa decisions. No company can guarantee that a consulate will issue your visa. That decision is always made by the consular officer, based on your own circumstances. What we do is prepare complete, correct and genuine documents, a real invitation confirmed by the Migration Department, or a real registered company, so that your application is as strong as it can be.
We say this plainly because the visa services industry has a reputation, in some corners, for overpromising. We would rather you choose us with realistic expectations than be disappointed later. What we can promise is that every document we prepare is genuine, every invitation is actually confirmed by the Migration Department before it reaches you, and every company we register is a real, active Lithuanian business, not a shell created only to look convincing on paper.
Key terms explained
Questions
A C visa is a short-stay Schengen visa. It allows you to travel within the Schengen area, which includes Lithuania and 28 other European countries, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. We work only with C visa applications, not long-stay national visas.
A business invitation letter is faster to arrange and does not require a company. It is confirmed directly by Lithuania's Migration Department and supports a single, clear business trip. Company formation takes a little longer to set up but gives you a real, registered Lithuanian company, which is the strongest possible foundation for a business visa, and useful for future trips, not just one.
No, and any company that promises a guaranteed visa is not being honest with you. The final decision always belongs to the consular officer at your local Lithuanian consulate. What we guarantee is that your documents, whether an invitation letter or a registered company, are genuine, complete and correctly prepared.
Most invitation letters and company registrations are ready within a few business days once we have your details. You then take the finished documents to your local Lithuanian consulate to apply for your C visa.
We most often work with applicants from India, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and a number of other countries. If you are unsure whether we can help from your country, ask us directly.
Often yes. A previous refusal usually means the earlier application did not have a strong enough documented purpose. Company formation and confirmed invitation letters are exactly the kind of solid documentation that can support a new, stronger application. Tell us about your earlier application and we will advise you honestly.
This service is specifically for the Schengen C (short-stay) visa. A residence permit is a separate, longer process with its own requirements. If you are interested in living in Lithuania, not just visiting, ask us and we will explain your options through Bizbon.
Typically your passport details, a passport photo, and information about your travel purpose. If you choose company formation, we will also ask a few questions about the business you want to run. We will send you an exact checklist once you contact us.
No. We handle the registration for you, and you do not need to be in Lithuania to set up your company. Your first trip to Lithuania comes after your visa is approved.
Pricing depends on which route you choose. Ask us for a clear, fixed price with no hidden costs, usually within one business day.
Every Schengen member issues the same C visa, but the supporting route matters. Lithuania has a straightforward, well-documented process for both company formation and Migration Department-confirmed invitations, English-speaking authorities, and consular offices covering India, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria and neighbouring countries. A visa issued by Lithuania carries the same Schengen-wide travel rights as one issued anywhere else in the area.
Yes. Family members can apply alongside the main applicant, each with their own supporting documents. If your family's visit is connected to the same business purpose, such as a company you are forming together, tell us and we will explain how to document that clearly for each application.
You travel to Lithuania within the visa's validity window and, once there, are free to move across the rest of the Schengen area for the length of your stay, up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you registered a company, you can also use the trip to open a business bank account, sign documents in person, or meet local partners.
Yes. Your passport details, business information and contact details are used only to prepare your invitation letter or company registration and are not shared beyond what is required by the Migration Department or the relevant Lithuanian registry.
Yes. Many applicants start with a business invitation letter for their first trip, then move to company formation later once they have an ongoing reason to keep working with Lithuania. There is no penalty for starting with the faster route.
Your allowed stay is 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, counted across the entire Schengen area rather than per country. If you have travelled to other Schengen countries recently, tell us the dates so we can help you plan a trip that stays within the limit.
No personal address is required for the invitation letter route. If you register a company, it needs a registered address in Lithuania, which we provide as part of the formation service, so you do not need to arrange premises yourself.
Most consulates require at least six months of remaining validity beyond your planned travel dates. If your passport does not meet that, renew it first. We can still prepare your documents in parallel so you lose no time once your new passport arrives.
Some banking steps can be started remotely once your company is registered, but most banks require an in-person meeting to fully activate a business account. Many applicants combine this with their first visa-approved trip to Lithuania.
This is uncommon when the application is prepared correctly, but if it happens we review the reason with you and correct the issue before resubmitting. There is no extra cost for a resubmission caused by an error on our side.
Yes. INYDU is run by Bizbon, which handles business immigration and company registration in Lithuania on an ongoing basis. Your invitation letter or company registration is prepared by the same team that works with the Migration Department and state register every day, not a separate visa-only outsourcer.
Tell us right away. In most cases we can prepare a supplementary letter, updated company document, or clarification within a day or two, well within the consulate's response window.
Get started
Tell us your country and which route interests you. A registered company, or a confirmed business invitation letter. You get a clear plan and price, usually within one business day.
INYDU is run by Bizbon, a Lithuania-based company that handles business immigration, company registration and legal services for foreign founders and applicants every day, not only Schengen visa cases. That means the people preparing your invitation letter or registering your company are the same team that deals directly with Lithuania's Migration Department and state company register on a routine basis, not a call centre reading from a script.