Hungary→Lithuania
Hungary to Lithuania
Do I need a visa for Lithuania?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Lithuania for tourism; one entry permits a stay of up to 90 days.
This visa-free entry does not permit paid work or study while you are in Lithuania.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter on a passport, a national identity card or a temporary passport. A driving licence is not accepted as a travel document for entry.
Your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Are vaccinations required for Lithuania?
No vaccinations are required to enter Lithuania for this tourist route.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days for Hungarian tourists.
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults (passport, national identity card or temporary passport) and do not require any additional parental-consent documents to enter for tourism.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Lithuania but it is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID instead of a passport?
A Hungarian national identity card is accepted for entry to Lithuania; a driving licence is not accepted as a travel document.
How long must my passport or ID be valid?
You must hold a travel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry; accepted documents are a passport, a national identity card or a temporary passport.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for the trip?
Lithuanian authorities will not ask you to show proof of funds on this route, so you will not be required to present bank statements or cash as a condition of entry.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for tourists arriving from Hungary.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry for Hungarian tourists to Lithuania.
Does my child need extra papers or a consent letter to travel?
Children under 18 travelling for tourism need the same accepted travel documents as adults (passport, national ID or temporary passport); no additional parental consent or notarised permission is required.
Is a temporary passport acceptable for travel?
A temporary passport issued by consular authorities is an accepted travel document for entry, provided it is valid for the travel period.
Can I use my driving licence or other ID like a birth certificate?
A driving licence and birth certificates are not accepted as travel documents for entry to Lithuania; you must use a passport or national ID.
Where can I get consular help from Lithuania while in Hungary?
Lithuania maintains an embassy and consular representation covering Hungary; the embassy website is listed on this page for consular help, not for applying for travel permission.
What if my passport or ID expires before my trip?
If your passport or identity card has expired, it will not be accepted for entry; you must travel with a currently valid passport or identity card.
Will I receive a visa or stamp beforehand or need an online form?
You will board with your travel document only; no visa sticker, electronic authorisation or extra entry permit is required before travel.
Do I have to show a return or onward ticket?
There is no requirement to show proof of onward travel recorded in the sources for this route.
Any other practical documents I should carry?
Although not required for entry, it is recommended to have comprehensive travel and accident insurance for your trip to Lithuania.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required before travel; you board with your travel document only and receive entry under the visa-free rules at the border.
Lithuania maintains an embassy and consular representation covering Hungary; the embassy website is listed on this page for consular help only.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Lithuania — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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