Europe
Lithuania
Baroque Vilnius, the Curonian Spit's dunes and moderate prices. Safe, fast internet and good English among under-40s make it an easy, budget-friendly base with links to Riga and Warsaw.
- US travel advisoryLevel 1Exercise normal precautionsDetails
- Visa93 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyEURUS$1 ≈ €0.89Details
- Price level58%of US prices (World Bank PPP)Details
- English4/5Widely spokenDetails
- PlugsType C, F230 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency112Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water comes from groundwater and is safe nationwide.Details
- LGBTQ+LegalVilnius is increasingly open, with a small scene and Pride events; elsewhere attitudes are conservative and discretion is common.Details
- Internet188 MbpsMedian fixed broadband · mobile 123 MbpsDetails
- DrivingOn the rightEU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
Where to go in Lithuania
3 places with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
When to visit Lithuania
May–September for the Curonian Spit, lakes and festivals; December for Vilnius Christmas lights. Winters are cold, grey and dark.
Good to know
Entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a face photo to the Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry.
- ETIAS pre-travel authorisation isn't required yet and has no confirmed start date; check the EU site before you fly.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Shops sell alcohol only 10:00–20:00 (Sundays 10:00–15:00), and only to people aged 20+.
- Drinking alcohol in public places is banned.
- Headlights must be on at all times when driving.
Etiquette
- Give odd numbers of flowers; even numbers are for funerals.
- Take shoes off in homes.
- Basketball is close to a religion; big games pack bars.
Tipping
About 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis.
Neighbouring countries
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Migration Department of Lithuania
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Bolt in Vilnius
- Lithuania Travel
- World Bank open data
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