Embassy
Embassy of the United Kingdom, Vilnius
Vilnius
Antakalnio gatvé 2 LT-10308
Lithuania visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Lithuania. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
LTU
Lithuania
No visa needed
People from visa-free countries can visit with the right passport.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Lithuania.
Ways into Lithuania
Short visits share a 90-day limit across the Schengen area.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free short visitPeople from visa-free countries can visit with the right passport.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether your country and passport allow visa-free travel.
- Carry your passport and proof of your visit.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Proof of visit
- Proof of funds if asked
- The limit is 90 days in any 180 days across Schengen.
- Some countries require biometric passports; other passport rules also apply.
Other routeExisting Schengen travel documentAn accepted Schengen visa or residence permit can cover your visit.
- Stay
- 90 days
How to apply
- Check that your document covers Lithuania and your dates.
- Check your remaining stay and allowed entries.
- Carry your passport and original visa or residence permit.
Documents required
- Passport
- Accepted visa or residence permit
- Stay within your remaining allowance: at most 90 days in any 180 days.
- An ordinary UK residence permit does not replace a Schengen visa.
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026
- State Border Guard Service: Tasks and functions
- State Border Guard Service: When crossing a national border
- Migration Department: Visa responsibilities
- MIGRIS: Official migration application system
- Foreign Ministry: Visas and application restrictions
- Foreign Ministry: Nationality visa checker
- Foreign Ministry: Visa types
- Foreign Ministry: Application and supporting documents
- Foreign Ministry: Visa and service fees
- Foreign Ministry: Decision times
- Foreign Ministry: European citizen family members
- Foreign Ministry: Facilitated transit documents
- Foreign Ministry: Information for visa holders
- Foreign Ministry: Crossing the border
- Lithuanian Embassy in the United States: Visas
- Lithuanian Embassy in the United Kingdom: Visas
- Lithuanian Embassy in India: Visas
- Lithuanian Embassy in India: Short-stay supporting documents
- Lithuanian Embassy in Ireland: Visas
- Lithuanian Embassy in Ireland: Tourist checklist
- Lithuanian Embassy in Ireland: Business, family, study and medical checklist
- Migration Department: National visa grounds and residence-permit changes
- Migration Department: National visa procedure
- Migration Department: National visa fees and exemptions
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- Interior Ministry: External-border controls for Russian citizens
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- European Union Visa Code
- European Commission: Applying for a Schengen visa
- European Commission: Common airport transit nationality list
- European Commission: Additional airport transit requirements
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- European Commission: International service provider in Lithuania
- Official ETIAS information and current operational status
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time+10h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageLithuanian
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Lithuania trip
Best time to go: Summer averages 16°C but has the most rain. Spring is the driest season. Winter averages -5°C, with snow and sleet. Bring warm clothes and waterproof clothing at any time of year.
- Vilnius Old TownExplore a partly pedestrianised historic district with churches, the university quarter, a cathedral and a castle. It is recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a World Heritage Site.
- UžupisThis artistic district in eastern Vilnius playfully declares itself an independent republic.
- Trakai Island CastleIts red towers and waterside setting make it one of the country's most attractive castles.
- Curonian Spit and Hill of WitchesA short ferry ride from Klaipėda reaches this long strip of dunes and forest. Near Juodkrantė, wooden sculptures illustrate local stories and legends.
Scams to watch for in Lithuania
- Theft in crowds or of unattended belongingsMoney or valuables can be stolen when they are left unattended, displayed openly or poorly watched in a crowd. No specific distraction method is described.
- Higher fares for street-hailed taxisA taxi taken from the street may charge more than one booked by phone or app. In Vilnius, the fare may be twice as much. A longer route alone does not prove a scam: city traffic restrictions can require detours.
- Street sales and donation approachesStrangers may approach visitors to sell something or ask for donations. These approaches are flagged as a reason for caution, but no specific false story, payment trick or theft method is described.
About Lithuania
Lithuania is a Baltic republic on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, just north of Poland.
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- Lithuanian
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +370
Other Europe passports
Going to Lithuania
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
British citizens do not need a visa for Lithuania. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Lithuania?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do lithuanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Lithuanian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Lithuania?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Lithuania are easier for british citizens?
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Lithuania?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Lithuania?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Lithuania?
Lithuanian.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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