Estonia Visa RequirementsFor Lithuania passport holders
Lithuanian citizens travel to Estonia visa-free with no stay limit. Baltic neighbors and EU/Schengen members.
Great news! Lithuania passport holders can enter Estonia without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Lithuanian passport or ID card accepted.
Estonia 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
Lithuania to Estonia: What You Need to Know
Lithuania and Estonia are Baltic EU and Schengen members. Lithuanian citizens travel freely with no visa, no border controls, and no stay limits.
Overland route: Travel from Lithuania to Estonia passes through Latvia along the Via Baltica. The entire Baltic land journey is approximately 6 to 7 hours by car from Vilnius to Tallinn.
How to Get There
Bus (Lux Express: Vilnius to Tallinn approximately 8 hours), car, or fly via Riga. Flights from Vilnius to Tallinn may connect via Riga.
Money & Banking
Estonia uses the euro (EUR). Cards widely accepted.
Practical Tips
Tallinn's medieval Old Town (UNESCO) is one of the best-preserved in Europe. The e-Estonia story (digital government, e-residency, Skype was founded in Estonia) is fascinating. Lahemaa National Park offers forests and manor houses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa to visit Estonia?
No. Lithuania and Estonia are EU and Schengen members and Baltic neighbors. Lithuanian citizens travel freely with no visa and no border controls.
What is e-Estonia?
e-Estonia is Estonia's globally recognized digital governance ecosystem. It includes digital identity (e-ID), digital signatures legally equivalent to handwritten signatures, online voting, digital healthcare records, the e-residency program (allowing non-residents to set up an EU-registered company digitally), and over 99% of government services available online. Lithuania has been studying Estonian models for its own digitalization.
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Tallinn?
By bus (Lux Express): approximately 8 to 9 hours via Riga. By car: approximately 6.5 to 7 hours. By plane: connections via Riga take approximately 3 hours total. The bus is the most popular option.
What should I eat in Tallinn?
Black bread (rukkileib) with Estonian cheeses, smoked fish, blood sausage (verivorst, especially at Christmas), and elk or wild boar dishes in traditional Old Town restaurants. The Balti Jaam market (near the train station) has excellent local food stalls. Estonia is also known for craft beer and craft gin.
What is Lahemaa National Park?
Lahemaa is Estonia's largest national park, located approximately 70 km east of Tallinn. It features coastal cliffs, ancient forests, manor houses (Palmse, Sagadi), bog walking trails, and traditional fishing villages. An excellent day trip from Tallinn.
Does Estonia use the euro?
Yes. Estonia adopted the euro (EUR) in 2011.