Lithuania Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Lithuania and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. Malta passport holders travel freely to Lithuania with no visa requirements.
Great news! Malta passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Malta national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Lithuania uses the euro.
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
Required Documents
Valid Malta Passport or National ID
National ID card accepted within the EU.
Current Travel Situation
Malta to Lithuania: What You Need to Know
Lithuania is the southernmost Baltic state, the largest of the three (2.8 million people), and shares with Malta a 2004 EU accession date. Vilnius, the capital, has one of Central Europe's largest surviving medieval old towns (UNESCO), a remarkable bohemian quarter (Uzupis) that declared itself an independent republic, and a profound Jewish history (Vilnius was known as "the Jerusalem of Lithuania" before the Holocaust). Lithuania and Malta have been EU partners for over 20 years and share perspectives as two of the EU's smaller member states.
How to Get There
Vilnius is about 3-4 hours by direct or one-stop flight from Malta. Ryanair serves Vilnius. The three Baltic capitals (Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius) make an excellent 10-day combined trip.
Money & Banking
Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). Vilnius is very affordable: cepelinai (potato dumplings) dinner EUR 8-14, craft beer EUR 2.50-4, hotel rooms EUR 50-100/night. Lithuania's amber (the Baltic has the world's largest amber deposits) makes distinctive and affordable souvenirs.
Practical Tips
Vilnius: Gediminas Tower (castle ruins, panoramic views of the old town), the Cathedral Square, Gedimino Prospektas (the main boulevard), St. Anne's Church (the red brick Gothic masterpiece), the bohemian Uzupis quarter and its Constitution of Rights (available in many languages including, reportedly, one written on water). The Hill of Crosses near Siauliai (2.5 hours north by bus): a pilgrimage site with over 100,000 crosses, deeply moving. Trakai Island Castle (30 minutes from Vilnius): a romantic medieval castle on a lake island, with kibinai (Karaite pastries) nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
No. Lithuania and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. No visa required.
What is the significance of the Vilnius Cathedral?
Vilnius Cathedral (Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Vladislaus) is the most important Catholic church in Lithuania, rebuilt multiple times from the 13th century onward, and housing the Chapel of St. Casimir (the patron saint of Lithuania and Poland). The cathedral sits at the end of Gedimino Prospektas, the main boulevard, on Cathedral Square.
What is the connection between Malta and Lithuania through the Catholic Church?
Both Malta and Lithuania are strongly Catholic nations. Lithuania's Catholicism has been a cornerstone of national identity and resistance to Soviet rule (the Hill of Crosses is the most powerful symbol of this). Both nations' Catholic identities are particularly strong given the pressure they faced historically.
What is Lithuanian amber jewelry?
Lithuania (along with Latvia and the Kaliningrad exclave of Russia) produces the world's finest Baltic amber. Lithuanian craftspeople produce amber jewelry in Vilnius's old town: rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in all shades from pale straw to deep cognac red and even rare blue. Prices range from EUR 10-200+ for handmade pieces at certified artisan shops.
Is Vilnius airport well-connected?
Vilnius is served by Ryanair, Wizz Air, Finnair, Lufthansa, and other carriers with connections across Europe. Direct and one-stop flights from Malta to Vilnius take 3-4 hours. The Vilnius airport is 7km from the city center (15-minute taxi or bus).
What is the Baltops or Baltic defense significance of Lithuania?
Lithuania joined NATO in 2004 (alongside its EU accession) and has been a frontline state since Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation and 2022 invasion of Ukraine. NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup is permanently stationed in Lithuania. The Suwalki Gap (the narrow land corridor connecting Poland to Lithuania, between Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad exclave) is one of NATO's most strategically sensitive points. This context shapes modern Lithuanian political consciousness.