Lithuania
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Lithuania’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
Most visits to Lithuania are trouble free.
Terrorist attacks in Lithuania can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Petty crime is common. See Crime
If you’re living in or moving to Lithuania, visit our Living in Lithuania guide in addition to this travel advice.
Call 112 if you need to contact the emergency services.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-09-05 13:20
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-09 13:45
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-10-30 16:21
Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-08-11 15:43
Updated information, with links to FCDO Travel Advice for Russia (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-08-10 14:29
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-17 14:09
Removal of information regarding temporary restrictions introduced during the NATO Summit (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-30 13:06
A NATO Summit is being held in Vilnius on 11-12 July. Information on restrictions (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 10:54
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-14 08:16
Information on terrorism in Lithuania (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-05-30 09:43
End of the State of Emergency (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-24 16:15
Update on the State of Emergency (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-20 12:50
Change of information on terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).
2022-12-16 15:01
Updated information regarding the State of Emergency (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2022-10-04 09:15
Updated information regarding the State of Emergency (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2022-05-12 15:27
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-06 13:10
Updated information on the lifting of COVID-19 related domestic and entry restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-11 16:53
Updated information on procedures when testing positive for COVID-19 in Lithuania and entry requirements for British nationals travelling to Lithuania from Belarus, Ukraine or Russia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-01 14:39
Updated to reflect changes regarding Coronavirus facemask and isolation requirements coming into force on Monday 4th April (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-03-11 18:30
Changes to the ‘Safety and security’ section. While most individuals will not be significantly impacted by the State of Emergency, you should ensure that you are aware of any restrictions that may impact your time in Lithuania.
2022-02-28 11:03
New information on Lithuania announcing a State of Emergency on 24 February (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’, ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-23 16:28
Update to information following the relaxation of COVID-19 entry rules (‘Entry requirements’ page)