Lithuania Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders travel to Lithuania visa-free under the Schengen Agreement. Vilnius offers a stunning baroque Old Town and a vibrant arts and food scene.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Portuguese citizens may use their national ID card. Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). As EU citizens, Portuguese nationals may live and work freely in Lithuania. Lithuania borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus; those borders are closed or severely restricted.
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
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Portugal to Lithuania: What You Need to Know
Lithuania and Portugal are both EU and Schengen members using the euro; Portuguese citizens face no border controls or visa requirements. Vilnius has one of the largest and best-preserved baroque Old Towns in Europe (UNESCO). The city also has a unique Uzupis district, which declared itself an independent republic in 1997 (with its own constitution inscribed on plaques in 26 languages, including Portuguese). The Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, a pilgrimage site covered with hundreds of thousands of crosses, is one of Lithuanias most haunting and powerful experiences. The Curonian Spit (UNESCO), a narrow sand dune peninsula shared with Russia (Kaliningrad), offers stunning Baltic landscapes. Flights from Lisbon to Vilnius with Ryanair take approximately 4 hours.
How to Get There
From Vilnius, Riga is 4 hours by bus. Kaunas (Lithuania second city) is 1.5 hours by bus. Warsaw (Poland) is 9 hours by bus. Kaliningrad (Russia) border crossings are restricted. The Lux Express bus connects Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn as part of the Baltic circuit.
Money & Banking
Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). Cards accepted widely. Lithuania is among Europe most affordable countries: a restaurant meal EUR 8-18, a beer EUR 2-4.
Practical Tips
Vilnius city centre is compact and very walkable; the Old Town, Gediminas Tower, and Cathedral Square are all within easy walking distance. A Vilnius Card covers transport and museum entries. The Hill of Crosses is best visited on a day trip with a rental car or a guided tour from Vilnius or Riga. Trakai Castle (a red brick island castle, 1 hour from Vilnius) is an excellent half-day trip. Emergency number is 112.