Lithuania

Travel information

Basics

Lithuania


Lithuania is located in Norther Europe.

Official language is Lithuanian. Lithuania uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+02:00 with daylight saving time.

Sockets & plugs

Lithuania uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.


Sockets & plugs - Type C
Type C
Sockets & plugs - Type F
Type F

Money

Currency

Lithuania uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.

Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.


Credit & debit cards

Widely accepted

Credit cards are widely accepted within Lithuania (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Maestro, MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, RuPay and UnionPay are unknown.


Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Lithuania. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.


ATMs

Common

Automatic teller machines (local name: Bankomatas) are common in Lithuania. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.


Communications

Internet

Internet speed in Lithuania is on average 14.3 Mbps.

WiFi

WiFi coverage in Lithuania is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.


Mobile phone

You can buy a SIM card for about €1.75, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Bitė, Tele2 or Telia.

Mobile phones

Lithuania uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Lithuania upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Dial code

+370

To call Lithuania, dial +, then 370 (the country code for Lithuania), then the area code (without the initial 8) and the local number.

International call
+ 370 312 1234567
Local call
8312 1234567

For local calls within Lithuania, start with the area code (with the initial 8). In the case above area code is 312 .

Health & safety

LGBTIQ+

Sexuality, marriage & acceptance

Homosexuality is legal in Lithuania.

Only foreign same-sex marriages are recognized.

Homosexuality
Legal
Marriage
Foreign only

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required to enter this country

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.


Hepatitis A
Routine immunizations

These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.

Hepatitis B
Rabies

Other

Emergency numbers

Universal
112
Police
02
Ambulance
03
Fire department
01