Lithuania→Germany
Lithuania to Germany
Do I need a visa for Germany?
A Lithuanian citizen does not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Germany for a tourist stay. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This tourist entry does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may travel on an ordinary Lithuanian passport or on your Lithuanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Germany?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Germany for this route. Recommended vaccinations are listed by the Lithuanian National Public Health Centre in its guidance on prevention of infectious diseases for travellers.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry permits a stay of up to 90 days.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need no documents beyond an accepted passport or national identity card for this tourist route; no parental-consent letter or notarised permission is required.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry. The source suggests cover for health, personal property and documents.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or a driving licence to enter Germany?
A Lithuanian may enter Germany using either an ordinary passport or a national identity card; a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of money at the border?
German authorities do not require you to show proof of funds for this tourist route; you will not be asked to present bank statements or cash at entry as a rule.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for a short tourist visit to Germany on this route.
Is travel insurance compulsory?
Travel insurance is recommended but not a condition of entry; you may wish to buy cover for health, personal belongings and documents before you travel.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Germany for this route. Vaccination recommendations are published by the Lithuanian National Public Health Centre for travellers; consult their guidance for suggested vaccines.
My child is travelling with me — do they need extra documents or a consent letter?
If you are under 18, you need no extra paperwork beyond an accepted passport or national identity card; no parental-consent letter or notarised permission is required for this route.
What happens if my passport is damaged or I only have a temporary passport?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise unacceptable, you must travel on an accepted travel document (ordinary passport or national identity card); a temporary passport is not accepted for entry on this route.
Can I transit through Germany on the way to another country?
Transit rules are not stated in these sources for this route. Check the German embassy or consulate information before you travel if you plan to transit through Germany.
Where can I get consular help if I need it?
German consular help is available: the German Embassy in Vilnius and honorary consulates are listed for consular matters, and the Lithuanian embassy and consulates in Germany provide consular services to Lithuanians there; these are for consular assistance, not for applying for a travel permission.
Does Lithuania have consular contacts in Germany?
The Lithuanian embassy and general consulate in Germany and several Lithuanian honorary consuls are listed for consular questions; their websites are published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How long must my passport be valid for this trip?
The passport-validity rule for non-EU nationals is stated on the source, but no specific minimum validity period for Lithuanian travellers is provided in the verified facts for this route; follow the accepted-document rule and travel with an ordinary passport or national ID card that covers your trip.
Can I work or study while I am in Germany as a tourist?
This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study in Germany; you may not undertake paid employment or enrol in study on this permission.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required for entry on this route: you board with your travel document only. For consular help while in Germany or before you travel, Lithuanian and German embassies and honorary consuls are listed on official pages; these contacts are for consular assistance, not for applying for entry permission.
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 travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Germany — 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 knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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