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United Kingdom to Lithuania visa requirements

UK ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Lithuania for tourism. As a Schengen country, Lithuania allows visa-free stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. British citizens travelling on a full "British citizen" passport can enter Lithuania visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, for tourism, visiting family, business meetings or short-term study. Lithuania is part of the Schengen area, so the 90/180 allowance is shared across all Schengen states combined: days spent in France, Germany, Spain and other Schengen countries count toward the same 90-day total. Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before your date of arrival and remain valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure from the Schengen area. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES), a biometric border-registration scheme, is rolling out across Schengen and on first entry you may have fingerprints and a photo recorded. Separately, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is expected to launch in late 2026; once it is live, British travellers will need to obtain an ETIAS authorisation (around 20 euros, valid 3 years) before travel, but it is not yet in force as of 30 May 2026 and there will be a transitional grace period. At present no visa or pre-travel authorisation is required.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast 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 short stay (Schengen)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (no visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None - no application required
standard track
Validity
90/180 rolling allowance shared across all Schengen states
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check your passport validity
Confirm your British citizen passport was issued less than 10 years before your arrival date and is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area.
· Issued < 10 years ago· Valid 3+ months after exit
/02
Confirm you are within the 90/180 limit
Count any days already spent in Lithuania or other Schengen countries in the previous 180 days. The 90-day allowance is shared across the whole Schengen area.
· 90 days max· Rolling 180-day window
/03
Book onward travel and accommodation
Arrange a return or onward ticket and proof of where you will stay. Border officers may ask to see these.
· Return/onward ticket· Accommodation proof
/04
Arrange travel insurance and funds
Carry travel insurance and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, as border officials may request them.
· Travel insurance· Proof of funds
/05
Complete EES biometric registration on arrival
On your first entry under the EU Entry/Exit System you may register fingerprints and a photo at a booth. This is free and valid for 3 years.
· Free· Biometrics on first entry
/06
Watch for ETIAS before late-2026 travel
Once ETIAS goes live (expected late 2026), apply online for an authorisation before you travel. It is not required as of May 2026.
· ~20 euros when live· Apply online before travel
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
United Kingdom -> Lithuania · Visa-free short stay (Schengen)
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RequiredValid British citizen passport (issued < 10 years ago)
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPassport valid 3+ months beyond departure from Schengen
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredWithin 90 days in 180 across the Schengen area
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedReturn or onward travel ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking / host details)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedTravel insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RequiredETIAS authorisation (once system is live, expected late 2026)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Kingdom - Visas
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Short-stay tourist visa0No visa required for British citizens for stays up to 90 days
EES biometric registration0Free biometric registration on first Schengen entry, valid 3 years
ETIAS authorisation (future)~20 EURNot yet required; expected late 2026, valid 3 years, free for under-18s and over-70s
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Schengen visa waiver for UK nationals
The EU grants British citizens visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
High
/02
Tourism within the short-stay limit
Tourism, family visits and business meetings all fall within the permitted visa-free purposes.
High
/03
Lithuania is a full Schengen member
As a Schengen state, Lithuania applies the common short-stay rules rather than a separate national visa for short visits.
High
/04
Stays under 90 days
Trips kept within the 90/180 allowance need no visa; longer stays require a national long-stay visa or residence permit.
Medium
/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
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/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United Kingdom to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed visa-free short-stay status for British citizens against GOV.UK Lithuania entry requirements and the Lithuanian Embassy in the UK. Noted EES rollout and pending ETIAS launch expected late 2026.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do British citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
No. Holders of a full British citizen passport can enter Lithuania visa-free for tourism or short visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long can I stay in Lithuania without a visa?+
Do I need ETIAS to visit Lithuania now?+
What passport validity do I need?+
What is the EES and will it affect me?+
What might border officers ask for?+
/11 — Passport tools

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