Lithuania Visa RequirementsFor Sao Tome and Principe passport holders
Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need a Schengen visa for Lithuania. Vilnius' baroque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apply through a Schengen embassy or representative in Sao Tome.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders require a visa to enter Lithuania.
Apply for a Schengen visa at the French, Italian, or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome, which represents Lithuania for visa purposes. Standard Schengen fee EUR 80. Processing 10 to 15 business days. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
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
Sao Tome and Principe to Lithuania: What You Need to Know
Lithuania is a Schengen member requiring Saotomean passport holders to obtain a Schengen visa. Lithuanian consular representation in Sao Tome is through another Schengen member. A single Schengen visa covers Lithuania and all other member states.
How to Get There
Sao Tome connects to Lithuania via Lisbon, Warsaw, or Riga. A Schengen visa permits free movement throughout the Baltic states. Buses and trains connect Vilnius to Riga and Tallinn.
Money & Banking
Lithuania uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Cards accepted in urban areas. Currency exchange at Vilnius Airport and city banks.
Practical Tips
1. Apply through the French, Italian, or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome.
2. Vilnius is a compact baroque capital ideal for a 2 to 3 day visit.
3. The Hill of Crosses near Siauliai is a profound cultural landmark.
4. Lithuania uses the Euro.
5. The Baltic circuit (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) can be completed in 7 to 10 days.