Lithuania Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU See below No No
USA Yes Yes No

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Passports

EU nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Lithuania. However, transport providers like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.

Non-EU nationals: To enter Lithuania, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and with at least three months left, along with a return ticket and sufficient funds for the length of stay.

Lithuania is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.

Passport note

Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.

Visas

EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Lithuania. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.

Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Lithuania and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:

Africa: Seychelles.

Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Lithuanian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.

Types and cost

Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.

Validity

The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Transit

If you are transiting through a Lithuanian airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa depending on your nationality. Check with a Lithuanian embassy or consulate before travelling.

Application to

Visa applications must be submitted online through the Lithuanian Migris site or via the nearest Lithuanian embassy or consulate.

Schengen visas

Lithuania is a Schengen country, so the Schengen visa rules apply.

Temporary residence

EU nationals: Will need a national visa or a residence permit for more than 90 days.

Working days

Schengen visa applications are typically processed within 15 calendar days, but this may take up to 45 days in special cases. Apply well in advance.

Extension of stay

Short-stay Schengen visas can only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons.

Entry with pets

Pets from other EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Pets from non-EU countries must meet EU requirements, including a veterinary certificate and, where required, a rabies antibody test.

Embassies and tourist offices

British Embassy in Lithuania
Telephone: 5246 2900. Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-vilnius Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0830-1645; Fri 0830-1300.
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the UK
Email address: http://uk.mfa.lt Telephone: (0)20 7592 2840. Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1300 (consular section); Tues-Thurs 1500-1600 (visa section; appointments necessary).
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the USA
Telephone: (202) 234-5860. Website: http://www.usa.mfa.lt Opening times: Mon-Fri 1000-1200 (consular and visa sections).

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.