What is the difference between a Lithuanian Schengen visa and a country visa?

The Schengen visa is a type of visa only available to Schengen member states, after obtaining a valid visa, the applicant can travel to other Schengen member states within a certain period of time, but recently some applicants will ask what is the difference between the Lithuanian Schengen visa and the country visa:

If you are planning a short-term visit to Lithuania, you can apply for a Schengen visa. Lithuania is one of the 26 European countries in the Schengen area. These countries also issue uniform visas. The Schengen visa period of stay is up to 90 days in 180 days.

Difference 1: Different types of visas

The Schengen visa includes tourism purposes such as sightseeing and business. The visa can enter and leave all Schengen Convention countries. Common Lithuanian Schengen visa types include tourism, business, visiting relatives and friends, culture, study, medical and other visa types. Country visas include visas for travel purposes such as students and dependent residence. The scope of entry and exit validity is limited to single countries. Common country visa categories are students, research, sports, journalists and other visa categories.

Difference two: the effective time is different

The validity time of Schengen visa is short-term. Holders can only go to Schengen countries within the specified time. Generally, the Schengen visa issued by Lithuania is within 180 days. After holding a Lithuanian visa, the valid time that applicants can obtain is long-term, which may be 3 months, one year, five years, etc.

Difference three: travel range is different

After holding a Schengen visa, the applicant can enter different Schengen countries, and the customs will not have restrictions. However, after obtaining the Lithuanian national certificate, the holder can only enter Lithuania, not other Schengen countries.

Difference four: different stay time

Schengen visa allows the holder to stay in Schengen area countries for a total of no more than 90 days (according to the approval of the embassy) of short-term visa, while Lithuanian national visa may be longer according to the needs of the applicant.