💶 How Much Money Do You Need to Show for the Lithuania Erasmus Visa? Updated Guide

Anıl GOKTAS
Dec 10, 2025
2 min read

For students planning to go to Lithuania with Erasmus. the most confusing question is how much money must be shown during the visa process. Especially after the changes in 2025. many students feel uncertain.

This guide combines official rules with real student experiences to give you the cleanest and most accurate information.

1️⃣ What Is the Official Lithuanian Requirement Based On

The Lithuanian Migration Department calculates the financial requirement as.half of the national minimum wage × number of months of stay + one full month of living expenses.

This formula works as follows.

• Minimum daily amount. 50 €• Minimum monthly amount (half of minimum wage). 519 €• Months of stay × 519 €• + 1 full month of living expenses (1038 €)

2️⃣ Sample Calculation (For a Student Staying 5 Months)

• 519 € × 5 months = 2595 €• + 1038 € (additional security)➡ Total required amount. 3633 €

If you receive an Erasmus grant.3633 € – grant amount = the amount you must show in your bank account.

3️⃣ Where Does the Rumor “You Must Show 7500 €” Come From

The extremely high numbers circulating in WhatsApp groups are based on outdated or misinterpreted information.The real required amount is much lower.

4️⃣ Realistic Amount for Students Without a Grant

Students without an Erasmus grant typically show 3000–4000 € and receive their visa without issues.

5️⃣ Which Bank Statements Are Accepted

• All banks are accepted• Papara and digital banks are accepted if an English statement is available• A printed statement with signature or stamp is an advantage but not mandatory

6️⃣ Real Student Feedback

• “I had a grant, I only showed the missing 1500 €.”• “I got approved easily with 3750 €.”• “Revolut, Paysera, TransferGo work fast for money transfers.”• “If the SWIFT limit is reached, you may need to go to a branch.”

📌 Conclusion. No panic. No need for extremely high amounts.Just use the formula + your grant amount to calculate the correct figure. It is simple and fully aligned with Lithuanian requirements.