Poland Visa RequirementsFor Lithuania passport holders
Lithuanian citizens travel to Poland visa-free with no stay limit as EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Lithuania passport holders can enter Poland without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Lithuanian passport or ID card accepted.
Poland 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
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Lithuania to Poland: What You Need to Know
Both Lithuania and Poland are EU and Schengen members sharing a land border and deep historical ties.
Historical connection: Vilnius (Wilno in Polish) was part of Poland for much of the 20th century (1920-1939), and Poland has historically been the dominant regional power in this area. Today Lithuania and Poland maintain close diplomatic relations within NATO and the EU, despite occasional friction over the Polish minority in Lithuania and vice versa.
Suwalki Gap: The narrow land corridor between Lithuania/Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad is NATO's most sensitive geographic point. Lithuania and Poland coordinate closely on its defense.
How to Get There
Direct flights from Vilnius (VNO) to Warsaw (WAW) with LOT Polish Airlines and airBaltic. Flight time approximately 1 hour. Also convenient by car (approximately 5 hours).
Money & Banking
Poland uses the Polish Zloty (PLN). Cards widely accepted. Extremely affordable.
Practical Tips
Warsaw (POLIN Museum, the Old Town rebuilt after WWII, the Vistula riverbank), Krakow (Wawel Castle, the Jewish Quarter Kazimierz, Wieliczka Salt Mine UNESCO), Gdansk (historical Hanseatic port), the Bialowieza Primeval Forest (UNESCO, European bison), and Zakopane (Tatra Mountains) are outstanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa to visit Poland?
No. Both Lithuania and Poland are EU and Schengen members. Lithuanian citizens travel visa-free with no stay limit.
What is the complex historical relationship between Lithuania and Poland?
Lithuania and Poland share deep and complex history: Vilnius (Wilno) was part of Poland from 1920 to 1939 and has a significant Polish-speaking minority. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland formed a Commonwealth for over 200 years (1569-1795). Today, both countries are close NATO and EU allies. Occasional tensions exist over minority rights.
What is Krakow and why should I visit?
Krakow is Poland's former royal capital, with a spectacular UNESCO-listed Old Town (the Royal Road, Wawel Castle, the Cloth Hall on the Market Square). The nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial, the Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO), and the vibrant Kazimierz Jewish Quarter make it one of Central Europe's most essential cities.
How do I get from Vilnius to Warsaw?
Direct flights from Vilnius (VNO) to Warsaw (WAW) with LOT Polish Airlines and airBaltic. Flight time approximately 1 hour. By car: approximately 5 hours via the Via Baltica.
Is there a direct route from Vilnius to Krakow?
Direct flights from Vilnius to Krakow (KRK) are available seasonally with Ryanair. Otherwise connect via Warsaw. Flight time from Warsaw approximately 50 minutes by train or 1.5 hours by train from Warsaw.
What is Poland's Bialowieza Forest?
Bialowieza Primeval Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site straddling the Poland-Belarus border. It is the last primeval forest in Europe, home to the European bison (zubrz) which was reintroduced after near-extinction. The Polish side (Bialowieza National Park) offers guided forest walks. Access from Bialystok (eastern Poland) takes 3 hours from Warsaw.