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Witnessing your application

Before you submit your application form, you must have it witnessed by an appropriate person. The witness must be from one of the following professions only and:

(a) must be currently residing and practicing in Lithuania,
(b) must not be related in any way to the applicant,
(c) must either know the applicant in person or know a third party who knows the applicant in person.

  • Medical Doctor
  • Bank Manager
  • School Principal or Class Teacher
  • Head of Department at a university/college
  • Notary public or Solicitor (must be registered with the local law society)

Your witness needs to:

  • Fully complete Section E of your application form - 'Certificate of Identity'
  • Sign and date your 2 passport-sized photographs. (For applicants under 18, a parent must also sign the photographs and submit 2 passport-sized photographs of himself/herself. The parent’s photos must also be signed and dated by the witness.)
  • Witness you signing Section 7 (if applicable) and Section 9 of your application form
  • Provide a business/work address and contact number. Private address for a witness will not be accepted.

Remember...

If your application hasn't been properly witnessed, it will be returned to you.