Lithuania
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guideguide. andYou anymay specificalso travelfind adviceit thathelpful applies to you: to:
- see general advice for women travellers
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- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help Britishyou nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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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)