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Lithuania Visa Requirements for Belarus Citizens

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Belarus passport holders need a visa for Lithuania, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 of 20 April 2023 on restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine, Lithuania's visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from citizens of Russia and Belarus, except where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mediates the submission of the application.

“According to a Law of the Republic of Lithuania No XIV-1888 on introducing restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine adopted on 20 April 2023, the acceptance of Schengen visa applications of citizens of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus at the visa authorities of the Republic of Lithuania abroad is suspended, except in cases when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania mediates the submission of the visa application.”

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania — Visas: restrictive measures for citizens of Russia and Belarus · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Schengen short-stay visa — European Union and Belarus visa facilitation agreement

Embassy
Fee
35 EUR
Max stay
90 days
Extension
Possible

The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35, or EUR 70 when the applicant has requested a decision within two days and the consulate has accepted, and waives it for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions as regards members of Belarusian official delegations and certain officials.

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What the Lithuania visa rules mean for Belarus travellers

Belarus citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Lithuania. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Schengen short-stay visa — European Union and Belarus visa facilitation agreement, which costs 35 EUR with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Lithuania applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says Lithuania follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave th…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
  • Travel insurance: Under the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,00…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The UK government says that at Lithuanian border control British travellers may need to show a return or onward ticket and proof of acc…

Lithuania entry rules compared

Lithuania lets 93 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 105. Belarus citizens are treated the same way as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia. Overall the Belarus passport ranks #115 in the world with 43 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Europe? With a Belarus passport you can also visit 8 countries in the region without a visa, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Russia and Ukraine.

In the other direction, Lithuania citizens can visit Belarus visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of LithuaniaEntry requirements for Lithuania

Passport validity

10 years

The UK government says Lithuania follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

UK FCDO — Lithuania travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

EUR 30,000.

Under the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. Canada's travel advice says you may be requested to show proof of medical insurance upon entry to Lithuania, and may otherwise be required to obtain health insurance from a Lithuanian insurer on arrival.

Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009), consolidated text — EUR-Lex✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The UK government says that at Lithuanian border control British travellers may need to show a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

UK FCDO — Lithuania travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: EES — Entry/Exit System (biometric registration)

The EU's Travel Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and your passport will not be stamped. The UK government says you do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and that there is no cost for EES registration.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Lithuania travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: ETIAS — European Travel Information and Authorization System

The EU's ETIAS site says an ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, but that ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

ETIAS — Official EU website✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

24 hours

Accommodation providers must make sure every guest, except accompanying minor children, shows a valid identity document. Within 24 hours of the day of accommodation, the provider must submit the guest's identity-document data electronically to the National Tourism Information System, a state information system. Rural-tourism providers are excluded from this rule.

Seimas (e-seimas.lrs.lt) — Law on Tourism VIII-667, consolidated edition from 2025-11-01✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

5 years

Breaching the rules on foreigners' entry, stay, transit or departure is punished by a warning or a fine of seventy to three hundred euro. A foreigner must leave Lithuania before the end of the permitted stay, unless they receive a document confirming their right to stay. A foreigner who has been expelled from Lithuania is banned from entering it for a period of up to 5 years.

Seimas (e-seimas.lrs.lt) — Code of Administrative Offences, consolidated edition (PDF)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

EUR 10,000

The EU says that if you enter or leave the EU with EUR 10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies) you must declare it to the customs authorities of the EU country you are entering or leaving.

Your Europe (EU) — travelling with cash✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Lithuania?

Belarus passport holders need a visa for Lithuania, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 of 20 April 2023 on restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine, Lithuania's visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from citizens of Russia and Belarus, except where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mediates the submission of the application.

How much does a Lithuania visa cost for Belarus citizens?

Schengen short-stay visa — European Union and Belarus visa facilitation agreement: 35 EUR, processing —.

How do Belarus citizens apply for a Lithuania visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Lithuania before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Lithuania?

The UK government says Lithuania follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.