Lithuania Visa RequirementsFor Estonia passport holders
Estonian citizens travel to Lithuania visa-free with no stay limit. Baltic neighbors and EU/Schengen members.
Great news! Estonia passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Estonian passport or ID card accepted.
Lithuania is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Estonia to Lithuania: What You Need to Know
Estonia and Lithuania are Baltic EU and Schengen members. Estonian citizens travel freely with no visa, no border controls, and no stay limits. Lithuania is Estonia's southern Baltic neighbor.
Documents: Estonian passport or national ID card accepted.
Via Latvia: Overland travel from Estonia to Lithuania passes through Latvia (or via Kaliningrad, which requires a Russian visa — use the direct Baltic route).
How to Get There
Flights from Tallinn (TLL) to Vilnius (VNO) via Riga or Warsaw take approximately 3 hours total. Direct flights are limited. Bus (Lux Express) is a popular overland option at 8 to 9 hours.
Money & Banking
Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). Cards widely accepted. Vilnius is affordable by Western European standards.
Practical Tips
Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, has a magnificent UNESCO Old Town, the largest in the Baltics by area. Kaunas, Klaipeda (Baltic port), the Curonian Spit (UNESCO), and Trakai Castle are other highlights.
Travel time: Tallinn to Vilnius by bus is approximately 8 to 9 hours (Lux Express). By plane, approximately 1 hour with connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Estonian citizens need a visa to visit Lithuania?
No. Estonia and Lithuania are EU and Schengen members and Baltic neighbors. Estonian citizens travel freely with no visa and no border controls.
What is special about Vilnius compared to Tallinn?
Vilnius has the largest Old Town in the Baltics by area (UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is known for its Baroque architecture, the Gate of Dawn, Gediminas Castle Tower, the Uzupis artists' republic, and a vibrant food and nightlife scene.
How long does the Tallinn to Vilnius journey take?
By bus (Lux Express), the journey from Tallinn to Vilnius is approximately 8 to 9 hours through Latvia. By plane, the journey takes approximately 3 hours total with connections via Riga or Warsaw.
What is the Curonian Spit?
The Curonian Spit is a 98 km UNESCO World Heritage narrow strip of land shared between Lithuania and Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. It is famous for its remarkable dune landscape (the tallest moving sand dunes in Europe), pine forests, and the small resort town of Nida.
Does Lithuania use the euro?
Yes. Lithuania adopted the euro (EUR) in 2015. Cards are widely accepted.
Can I take a bus directly from Estonia to Lithuania without changing?
Yes. Lux Express operates direct buses from Tallinn to Vilnius and Kaunas, passing through Riga. No visa or border control is encountered on the route.