Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Lithuania depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for LithuaniaEmergency Numbers
- General
- 112
Currency
- Name
- Euro
- Code
- EUR
- Symbol
- €
Lithuania uses the Euro (joined Eurozone 2015). ATMs widely available. Cards accepted almost everywhere in Vilnius and major cities. Cash preferred in markets and rural areas.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2) — EEST (UTC+3) in summer
Best Time to Visit
May–September is best — Vilnius's baroque Old Town (UNESCO, one of the largest and best-preserved in Central Europe), Trakai Island Castle (15th-century island fortress on a lake), the Curonian Spit (UNESCO — a narrow sand dune spit separating a lagoon from the Baltic Sea), and the Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas — an extraordinary pilgrimage site with over 100,000 crosses) are at their best in warm weather.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | — |
| Taxis | Round up | — |
Dress Code
- Casual throughout
- Smart casual for Vilnius's restaurants
Social Etiquette
- Lithuania was the last pagan country in Europe to convert to Christianity (1387) — pagan traditions still run deep in folk culture, festivals, and the reverence for nature
- The Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas) began as a place of resistance to Soviet occupation — 100,000+ crosses have been placed there since the 19th century; the Soviet authorities bulldozed it three times; Lithuanians rebuilt it every time
- The Curonian Spit is a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with Russia's Kaliningrad — a 98km narrow sand dune peninsula with the highest dunes in Europe
- Lithuania was the first Soviet republic to declare independence (March 11, 1990) — the Sąjūdis independence movement is a source of fierce national pride
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- LGBTQ+ rights: same-sex activity legal; civil partnerships since 2024; social attitudes vary between Vilnius (more liberal) and rural areas
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Lithuanian) | Labas / Labas rytas | LAH-bahs / LAH-bahs REE-tahs — 'hello / good morning' |
| Thank you (Lithuanian) | Aciu | AH-choo — one of the most memorable thank-yous in Europe |
| Please (Lithuanian) | Prasau | prah-SHOW |
| Cheers! (Lithuanian) | I sveikata! | ee SVAY-kah-tah — 'to your health' |
| Amber (Lithuanian) | Gintaras | gin-TAH-rahs — the Baltic amber trade defined Lithuania's ancient connections with Rome |
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