Lithuania
Vilnius, Trakai and Kaunas
Vilnius is lovely and laid-back, a perfect weekend for a couple. Add an easy day trip to Trakai or Kaunas by public transport.
Best time: May, June, July and August
Good to know
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Lithuanian
- Say hello
- LabasThank you: Ačiū
- Plugs
- Type C and F (two round pins)
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
When to go
- January: low season
- February: low season
- March: low season
- April: good
- May: best
- June: best
- July: best
- August: best
- September: good
- October: low season
- November: low season
- December: good
Late May to early September, when the days are long.
My Lithuania guide
Itineraries
Day-by-day routes from my own trips.
Visa & entry
- Lithuania is in the Schengen area. EU citizens only need a passport or ID card.
- UK, US and many other passports can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, counted across the whole Schengen area.
- Since April 2026 non-EU visitors are registered (photo and fingerprints) in the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the border, so allow extra time.
- ETIAS, a paid online travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, is expected to start in late 2026. Check before you book.
- Indian passports need a Schengen visa.
- EU official site: EES and ETIAS
- EU list: who needs a Schengen visa
- UK government travel advice
- US government travel advice
General info for the most common passports, checked November 2026. Rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
Lithuania FAQ
When is the best time to visit Lithuania?
Late May to early September, when the days are long.
What currency does Lithuania use?
Euro (€).
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
Lithuanian. Hello is "Labas" and thank you is "Ačiū".
Can you drink the tap water in Lithuania?
Safe to drink.
What plugs does Lithuania use?
Type C and F (two round pins). Pack a universal adapter if yours are different.
Do I need a visa for Lithuania?
Lithuania is in the Schengen area. EU citizens only need a passport or ID card. UK, US and many other passports can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, counted across the whole Schengen area. Rules change, so check the official site (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/) before you book.