Lithuania Visa RequirementsFor Greece passport holders
Greek passport holders travel to Lithuania without any visa. Both are EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Greece passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. A valid Greek passport or national identity card is accepted. For stays exceeding three months, registration at the Migration Department is required. The EHIC card covers emergency medical treatment.
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
Greece to Lithuania: What You Need to Know
Lithuania and Greece are both EU and Schengen members. Greek nationals enjoy full freedom of movement to Lithuania. Vilnius, with its baroque old town, and the Curonian Spit are the main tourist draws. Lithuania shares borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and the Kaliningrad exclave of Russia; note that the border with Belarus and Russia is closed for travellers coming from those countries.
Money & Banking
Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Card payments are widely accepted. Cash is useful for smaller markets and rural areas.
Practical Tips
Connecting flights via Warsaw, Riga or Helsinki link Greece to Vilnius (VNO). The Baltic states are often combined in one itinerary. Vilnius and Kaunas are the main destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa to visit Lithuania?
No. Both are EU and Schengen members. Greek nationals travel freely.
What currency does Lithuania use?
Lithuania uses the euro (EUR).
What are the main tourist attractions in Lithuania?
Vilnius with its baroque old town (UNESCO listed), the Curonian Spit (also UNESCO), Kaunas and Trakai Castle are the top attractions.
What makes Vilnius different from other European capital cities?
Vilnius has the largest Old Town of any city in Northern Europe (3.6 sq km, UNESCO listed), yet remains far less crowded with tourists than Prague, Krakow, or Tallinn. The city's Baroque architecture, resulting from Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth heritage, gives it a distinctly different character from other Baltic capitals.
Is it safe to travel near the Lithuanian-Belarusian border?
The border with Belarus is closed. There is some tension in border areas due to the migration crisis. Stick to normal tourist itineraries and check current advisories.
How do I get from Greece to Lithuania?
There are no frequent direct flights from Greece to Vilnius. Connections via Warsaw (LOT), Riga (airBaltic), or other hubs are standard. Total journey approximately 4-6 hours.
Can Greek nationals work in Lithuania?
Yes. As EU citizens, Greek nationals have freedom of movement rights in Lithuania.
What is special about Lithuanian cuisine?
Lithuanian cuisine is hearty and reflects the country's agricultural heritage: cepelinai (potato dumplings stuffed with meat, shaped like zeppelins), cold beet soup (saltibarsciai, pink in color), kibinai (Karaite pastries from the Trakai region), and dark rye bread. Lithuanian craft beer has experienced a strong revival with numerous local microbreweries.
How do I reach Vilnius from Greece?
Connections typically transit via Warsaw (WAW), Riga (RIX) or Helsinki (HEL). No direct flights currently operate from Greece to Vilnius.
What day trips are possible from Vilnius?
Trakai Island Castle (30 min, scenic medieval castle on a lake island), the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai (2 hours, extraordinary pilgrimage site), Kaunas (Lithuania's second city, 1.5 hours by bus, excellent interwar modernist architecture), and the Curonian Spit (3 hours, UNESCO dune landscape on the Baltic coast) are all rewarding.
Is Lithuania safe for tourists?
Yes. Lithuania has low crime rates by European standards and is generally safe for tourists. Standard urban precautions apply in busy areas. The country has a well-functioning police force and emergency services.