Is your driving licence valid in Lithuania? 

Getting settled in a new country can be overwhelming, but driving in Lithuania doesn’t have to be. If you have a driving license from an EU or EEA country, you're in luck — your license is recognized here, so you can get behind the wheel with no hassle. Whether you're staying for a short while or making Lithuania your home, here's what you need to know about using or exchanging your license as a new resident. Just be aware that there are some specific rules for UK-issued licenses. However, if you wish to exchange your foreign driver licence to Lithuanian one, you can do it only if you are a resident in Lithuania. 

Exchanging driving licence 

If you need to exchange your driving licence issued outside the EU or EEA countries for a Lithuanian licence, you will need to pass both a theory and a practical exam at Regitra. You can skip the tests if your license meets any of the following criteria: 

• It was issued in Switzerland
• It was issued in South Korea (for category B and BE drivers)
• It was issued in the UAE to citizens of Lithuania or the UAE (for categories A1, A2, A, B, and D1)
• It was issued in Moldova (for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, and B)
• It was issued in Ukraine to citizens of Lithuania or Ukraine (for categories A, B)
• All categories on your license were obtained in an EU or EEA country

To exchange your driver’s license, you’ll need to bring the following: 

• Your personal ID
• A valid medical certificate that shows you’re fit to drive. You can get this from your medical facility 
• A first aid certificate (only needed if you're taking driving tests) 
• Your current driving license along with a translation into Lithuanian

Medical certificate for drivers 

To get a driver’s license in Lithuania, you’ll need a valid medical certificate from a healthcare facility here. Unfortunately, health checks done abroad aren’t accepted, so you’ll need to visit a local medical facility for this. 

For driver’s licenses in categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B, BE, the medical certificate is valid for 10 years if you’re under 65. When the certificate expires, your driver’s license will be temporarily suspended, but you won’t lose your right to drive. 

Don’t worry — your non-Lithuanian driver’s license won’t be suspended just because you don’t have a Lithuanian medical certificate. 

IMPORTANT:

• Only a valid national driving license from a non-EU country can be exchanged 
• If your license expires after moving to Lithuania, you have up to one year from your arrival to exchange it