Lithuania Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
92
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
92
Visa required in advance
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Lithuania's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Lithuania tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Lithuania Visa-Free (92)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Lithuania without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Lithuania Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

    Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcekeliauk.urm.lt ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) for business

    Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcekeliauk.urm.lt ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (Type A)

    Airport transit onlyofficial sourcekeliauk.urm.lt ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Lithuania Transit Visa

Lithuania publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Schengen Type A Visa (Airport Transit Visa)

Transit through the international transit areas of Lithuanian airports (primarily Vilnius) without entering Schengen territory; required only for nationals of countries listed on the Airport Transit Visa list.

~$99

Type A visa covers airside transit only; holder does not enter Schengen territory. Multiple airport transit visas may be issued with a maximum validity of 6 months. Fee EUR 90. Required only for nationals of countries on the EU airport transit visa list (e.g. Afghanistan, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and others). Processing 15-45 calendar days.

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FAQ

Lithuania Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Lithuania?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Lithuania visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Lithuania tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Lithuania without a visa?

92 countries can visit Lithuania without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Lithuania.

How do I apply for a Lithuania tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Lithuania, you typically need to apply at a Lithuania embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Lithuania without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Lithuania varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Lithuania Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Lithuania visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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