Welcome to Lithuania

Float over the capital city of Vilnius in a hot-air balloon. Explore countless UNESCO cultural and natural heritage sites, from the dunes of the Curonian spit to the Struve Geodesic Arc. Attend one of the country’s many song and dance celebrations.

Lithuania is as real a Baltic experience as it gets. Both medieval and modern, Lithuanian exudes pagan history and folklore, ancient ruins and cozy, compact mid-sized cities. Then, there’s the abundance of nature, from thick forests to rolling farmland to golden-sand beaches.

Sightsee to your heart’s content, then tuck into the nation’s delicacies to refuel, including Saltibarsciai (a bright-pink cold beetroot soup), perhaps, with cepelinai (meat-filled potato dumplings).

Unique Facts

• Lithuanian is one of the oldest living Indo-European languages in Europe, if not the world.
• Basketball is very popular in Lithuania. NBA fans will have noticed that several Lithuanians play in the league, including Arvydas Sabonis.
• The oldest tree in Europe is here – the Stelmuze Oak, more than 1,500 years old.
• Lithuania is the only country in the world with an official scent, called, quite simply, “The Scent of Lithuania.” It has touches of wildflowers, ginger, raspberry, sandalwood and musk.
• The national animal of Lithuania is the stork, which nest in huge numbers in the country. Lithuanians believe that storks symbolize luck and harmony.

Language

Lithuania’s official language is Lithuanian.

When To Go

The best time to go to Lithuania is from May to September.

Airports

Vilnius Airport

Passport Validity

Passport must be valid for six months beyond entry date.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

Visa required.

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccine for all travelers when visiting Lithuania: Measles and routine vaccinations. Most travelers should receive Hepatitis A. Some travelers should receive Hepatitis B and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types C and F. Standard voltage: 230V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Lithuanian Litas

Getting Around

Road conditions range from well-maintained two- and four-lane highways to smaller dirt roads in the countryside.

Taxi, bus and shared-vehicle services are available.

Driver’s License

A valid US driver’s license is required.

US Embassy Info

U.S. Embassy Lithuania
Akmenu Gatve. 6
Vilnius, Lithuania
LT-03106
Telephone: +(370) (5) 266-5600
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(370) (5) 266 5500
Fax: +(370) (5) 266-5590
consec@state.gov

Local Visitor Info

https://www.lithuania.travel/en/offices

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

General Emergency: 112

Safety and Security

The crime rate is moderate in Lithuania. Common crimes of opportunity include pickpocketing and purse snatching at popular tourist attractions and on public transportation. Do not leave belongings unattended.