Traveling to Lithuania? You may need a visa – find out if you do, which type, and how to apply so you can get the paperwork out of the way and focus on your trip.  

Travel options 

Here are various options for arriving in Lithuania: 

• By Air. International Airports: There are 3 international airports in Lithuania - Vilnius International Airport (VNO), Kaunas (KUN) and Palanga (PLQ). 
• By Train.  Lithuania is connected by rail to neighboring countries like Poland and Belarus. The main international train routes arrive at Vilnius and other major cities. 
• By Bus. Several international bus companies operate routes to Lithuania from neighboring countries and beyond, arriving at major bus stations in cities like Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda. Bus operators offering regular rides to Lithuania from other European cities: Eurolines, Ecolines, Lux Express, FlixBus.
• By Car. If you’re traveling from nearby countries, you can enter Lithuania by car through various border crossings. Major routes connect Lithuania with Poland, Latvia, Belarus, and Russia. 
• By Ferry.  Ferries operate between Lithuania and other Baltic Sea countries, such as Sweden and Germany, arriving at the port in Klaipėda. 

Entry requirements 

You can visit Lithuania with: 

• An identity card from certain countries
• A Lithuanian residence permit
• A visa (if needed)
• A local border traffic permit

If you’re coming from outside the Schengen Area, make sure your documents have been issued within the last 10 years. 

Types of visas, which allow you to travel to Lithuania 

• Schengen Visa: Allows entry into Lithuania and stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, or transit through Lithuania or other Schengen countries. 

• National Visa D: Permits entry into Lithuania and a stay for the period specified on the visa, but not exceeding twelve months.  

Find out if you need a visa to enter Lithuania here.

In solidarity with Ukraine and its people undergoing Russian military aggression, Lithuania has suspended visa issuance for Russian and Belarusian citizens. 

Travel documents for minors  

Children’s travelling without parents is regulated not only by legal acts but also by the internal regulations of international carriers. Some carriers may have stricter rules, like requiring an age limit or an accompanying person.    

• In the Schengen Area, minors can travel alone with just a passport or ID. However, some carriers might have stricter rules, so it's a good idea to check with them in advance. 

• When traveling from Lithuania to non-Schengen countries, if a minor is accompanied by one parent, no consent from the other parent is needed. For solo travel or travel with someone other than a parent, written consent from at least one parent or guardian is required, and it must be notarized. If the child's surname differs from the accompanying adult's, a birth certificate should also be carried.