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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit LT?

No. German citizens need no visa to visit Lithuania. Both are EU and Schengen members, so Germans travel under EU freedom of movement using a valid German passport or national ID card. Germany and Lithuania are both members of the European Union and the Schengen Area. As an EU citizen, a German ordinary passport holder enjoys the right of free movement under EU Directive 2004/38/EC and may enter, travel and reside in Lithuania for up to three months with no visa, no registration and no entry fee. Travel is permitted with either a valid German passport or a German national identity card (Personalausweis); both are accepted as travel documents. Because internal Schengen borders normally have no systematic checks, you usually will not be asked for documents at the border, but you must still carry a valid passport or ID card at all times, as Lithuanian police may carry out spot identity checks. The Schengen 90/180 short-stay rule and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation do NOT apply to EU citizens such as Germans; ETIAS is only for visa-exempt non-EU nationals. If you intend to stay longer than three months (e.g. to work, study or settle), you must register your residence with the Lithuanian Migration Department, but for tourism and short visits no formalities are required.
VISA-FREETOURISMUNLIMITEDLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free (EU freedom of movement)
Maximum stay
Unlimited for short visits; registration required only beyond 3 months
per entry
Entries
Unlimited
from issue date
Visa fee
0 EUR
consular fee only
Processing time
None
standard track
Validity
Tied to validity of passport or national ID card
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your travel document is valid
Carry a valid German passport (Reisepass) or German national identity card (Personalausweis). Both are accepted for travel to Lithuania. The document must be valid on the day of travel.
· Passport or ID card· Valid on travel date
/02
No visa or ETIAS needed
As an EU citizen you do not apply for any visa, eVisa or ETIAS authorisation. ETIAS applies only to visa-exempt non-EU travellers, not to Germans.
· No application· No ETIAS for EU citizens
/03
Book travel and proof of accommodation (optional)
No proof of funds or accommodation is legally required for an EU citizen, but keeping a return ticket and hotel booking is sensible for any spot checks.
· Optional documents
/04
Travel to Lithuania
Flights and land travel within Schengen normally have no systematic border checks. You may still pass passport control on some routes or be subject to random police identity checks.
· Schengen internal border
/05
Carry your ID throughout the stay
Keep your passport or national ID card on you while in Lithuania; police may request identification during spot checks.
· Carry ID at all times
/06
Register only if staying over 3 months
For tourism and short visits nothing further is needed. If you remain longer than 3 months, declare your residence with the Lithuanian Migration Department (Migracijos departamentas).
· 3-month threshold· Migration Department
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Valid German passport OR national ID card (Personalausweis)
required
Document valid on the day of travel
required
Separate travel document for each child travelling
required
Return or onward ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking / address)
recommended
Travel health insurance or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
recommended
Means of subsistence for the stay
recommended
No visa application
not-needed
No ETIAS authorisation (EU citizens exempt)
not-needed
No entry or registration fee for short visits
not-needed
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist / short-stay visa fee0 EURNo visa required for EU citizens
ETIAS authorisation0 EURNot applicable to EU citizens, including Germans
Entry / border fee0 EURNo entry fee within the Schengen Area
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU freedom of movement
Germany and Lithuania are both EU members, so Germans have the right to enter and stay under Directive 2004/38/EC with just a passport or ID card.
High
/02
Both countries in the Schengen Area
Lithuania has been in Schengen since 2007 and Germany is a founding member, so internal border checks are normally absent.
High
/03
No visa or fee for short tourist stays
EU citizens pay nothing and file no application for short visits.
High
/04
ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens
The upcoming ETIAS scheme targets only visa-exempt non-EU nationals, so Germans are unaffected.
Medium
/05
Registration only beyond three months
Formalities arise only if the stay exceeds three months for work, study or residence.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Germany to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed via the EU Your Europe portal and Lithuanian MFA that German citizens travel visa-free under EU freedom of movement; both states are in the Schengen Area, ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do German citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
No. Germany and Lithuania are both EU and Schengen members, so German citizens travel visa-free under EU freedom of movement and may stay for short visits without any permit.
Can I travel with just my German ID card instead of a passport?+
Does the Schengen 90/180-day rule apply to me?+
Do I need ETIAS to enter Lithuania?+
Will my passport be stamped or checked at the border?+
What if I want to stay longer than three months?+
/11 — Passport tools

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