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Lithuania visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens do not need a visa for Lithuania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usa.mfa.lt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Lithuania: visa decisions in the United States
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 821 | 791 | 15 | 1.9% | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 839 | 766 | 58 | 7.0% | 17.5% |
| 2025 | 744 | 687 | 52 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
In 2025, Lithuania’s embassy and consulates in the United States (Chicago) received 744 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 687. 7.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 7.0%. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (839).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.9% of the applications lodged in the United States that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Greece to 20.5% at those of Sweden. Lithuania’s consulates worldwide refused 14.4%. Lithuania was the 20th most applied-for Schengen state in the United States.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in the United States, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Lithuanian citizens travelling to the United States
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Travel advice for Lithuania
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the United States to Lithuania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Lithuania at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Lithuania (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Lithuania (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Lithuania
US citizens may stay in Lithuania for up to 90 days. Days in Lithuania count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Lithuania and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of US citizens in Lithuania count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Lithuania’s neighbours for US citizens
Poland and Latvia admit US citizens visa-free. Russia requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lithuanian citizens travelling to the United States
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
US citizens do not need a visa for Lithuania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can US citizens stay in Lithuania?
US citizens can stay in Lithuania for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Lithuania visa-free?
Yes, US citizens can enter Lithuania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.