🇱🇹 Embassy of Lithuania in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Working Hours, Visa & Consular Services

The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Abu Dhabi represents Lithuania in the United Arab Emirates and provides consular assistance to Lithuanian citizens, document-related services, and information about visas for travelling to Lithuania.

🕒 Embassy of Lithuania Working Hours – Day Wise

The embassy’s published general office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The lunch break is from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Important: The embassy’s general office hours are not the same as its consular reception hours. Visitors attending for consular services should book an appointment in advance. The embassy also states that working hours are shortened by one hour on the day before public holidays.

📞 Consular Telephone Consultation Hours

For consular enquiries, email consul.ae@mfa.lt or call +971 2 777 4000 during the published consultation hours.

🛂 Visa Services for Lithuania

The embassy provides visa information and is responsible for examining and deciding eligible visa applications within its consular jurisdiction. In the UAE, applications for short-stay Schengen visas are submitted through the official Lithuania Visa Application Centres operated by VFS Global in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

• Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C): For eligible visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, such as tourism, business or family visits.
• Airport transit visa (Type A): For eligible travellers who need to transit through the international transit area of an airport.
• National visa (Type D): For eligible long-stay purposes. Applications are handled through the external service provider designated by Lithuania’s Migration Department; check the current official instructions before applying.
• Visa application guidance: Information about eligibility, required documents, appointment booking, fees and application procedures.

Where to apply: Short-stay Schengen visa applications in the UAE are lodged at the Lithuania Visa Application Centres, not as walk-in submissions at the embassy.

Visit the official VFS Global Lithuania visa portal for the UAE

Read the Embassy of Lithuania’s official visa guidance

📄 Available Consular Services

Subject to eligibility, documentation and appointment requirements, the embassy’s published consular functions include the following services.

• Lithuanian passports: Processing applications for the issue or replacement of Lithuanian passports.
• Citizenship: Accepting applications relating to Lithuanian citizenship.
• Civil status registration: Requests to register births, marriages, divorces and other civil-status events involving Lithuanian citizens.
• Residence declarations: Processing declarations of place of residence for Lithuanian citizens living abroad for more than six months.
• Notarial services: Notarial acts, subject to the embassy’s rules and appointment availability.
• Document legalisation: Consular legalisation of eligible official documents issued in Lithuania and countries covered by the embassy’s accreditation.
• Consular certificates: Issuing eligible consular certificates and accepting requests for certain archival or criminal-record certificates.
• Emergency travel documentation: Repatriation certificates for eligible Lithuanian citizens.
• Assistance to Lithuanian citizens abroad: Consular guidance for citizens facing certain emergencies, detention or other serious difficulties overseas.
• Transport of human remains: Information and eligible permits for transporting human remains to Lithuania.

Not every service is available to every applicant. Contact the consular section first to confirm eligibility, required documents, fees and appointment procedures.

View the official list of consular officer functions

📍 Embassy of Lithuania in Abu Dhabi – Address & Contact Details

Official name: Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Arab Emirates

Address:
Villa 173, Mohammed Bin Ali Al Rumaithi Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 59431, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Telephone: +971 2 777 4000
General email: amb.ae@mfa.lt
Consular email: consul.ae@mfa.lt
Official website: uae.mfa.lt

🗺️ Google Maps – Embassy Location

Use the embedded map below to find the Embassy of Lithuania in Abu Dhabi and plan your route.

📍 Open the Embassy of Lithuania in Google Maps

📅 Appointment Booking & Visitor Information

• Book an appointment before visiting for consular services.
• Use the official consular appointment system: Lithuanian Embassy appointment booking.
• For short-stay visa applications, follow the VFS Global process and check the latest appointment requirements.
• Bring your valid passport, relevant original documents, copies and any required application forms.
• Check official public-holiday notices before travelling to the embassy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the working hours of the Lithuanian Embassy in Abu Dhabi?

The embassy’s general office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

2. When can visitors attend the consular section?

The published in-person consular reception hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. An appointment is required.

3. Can I submit a Lithuania Schengen visa application directly at the embassy?

In the UAE, short-stay Schengen visa applications are submitted through Lithuania’s VFS Global Visa Application Centres in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Check the official visa guidance for eligibility and current procedures.

4. What is the consular section’s email address?

You can email consul.ae@mfa.lt for consular enquiries. Embassy of Lithuania in UAE

5. Is the embassy open on Saturday and Sunday?

The published regular office schedule lists working hours Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are not listed as regular working days. Check official notices for holiday-related changes or emergency guidance.

6. Where is the Embassy of Lithuania located in Abu Dhabi?

The embassy is at Villa 173, Mohammed Bin Ali Al Rumaithi Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Use the embedded Google Map above or the Google Maps directions link.