Lithuania→United Kingdom
Lithuania to United Kingdom
Do I need a visa for United Kingdom?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to the United Kingdom, but you must have an approved electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure. The ETA is an online authorisation linked to your travel document. This short‑visit permission does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter on a Lithuanian passport or on a national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route. The ETA must be linked to the travel document you will use at check‑in and border control.
Are vaccinations required for United Kingdom?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter the United Kingdom. It is recommended that you are up to date with tetanus and diphtheria vaccinations (and pertussis where advised).
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults: a passport or a national identity card. No additional parental‑consent or notarised paperwork is required for this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to the United Kingdom but it is not a condition of entry. Buy cover that meets your needs for health, belongings and documents.
Where do I get the visa?
The ETA application is made through the official application portal linked on this page; there is no in‑person application at an embassy or consulate for the ETA. Embassy websites and the embassy in Vilnius are sources of consular help, not an alternative application route.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the required ETA?
You apply for the ETA through the official application portal. The ETA is an online authorisation linked to your travel document and is normally granted within minutes to hours.
Can I use my driving licence or a temporary passport instead of a passport?
You must travel on a passport or a national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Which travel document do I present at check‑in and border control?
The ETA is linked to the travel document you use; at check‑in and border control you will need the passport or national ID that matches the ETA.
How long must my passport be valid for the UK trip?
No specific passport‑validity period is stated in the verified facts for this route. The ETA is linked to your travel document and may expire if that document expires.
Will I need to show bank statements or cash when I arrive?
There is no requirement to show proof of funds on arrival for this route; you will not be asked to provide bank statements or cash as a condition of entry.
Do I have to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or paper arrival card is required for this route.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter the UK?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry to the United Kingdom for Lithuanian tourists.
Are any vaccines required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to the United Kingdom. Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) / diphtheria and tetanus boosters are recommended.
What do children need to travel to the UK?
Children under 18 travelling to the United Kingdom only need one of the accepted travel documents (passport or national identity card); no additional parental‑consent paperwork is required for this tourist route.
What do I need to show at airline check‑in?
You should ensure the ETA is approved before you travel and that it is linked to the same passport or national identity card you will use; airline check‑in and border officers will check the document that the ETA is associated with.
Who do I contact if I have problems with the ETA or need consular help?
If you need help with the ETA application or consular matters, the British embassy in Vilnius and the Lithuanian embassy in London are listed as points of contact; the official application portal is the place to submit the ETA.
Can I apply for the ETA at an embassy or visa centre?
The UK’s ETA system is an online authorisation applied for through the official portal; there is no in‑person application for the ETA at an embassy or visa centre.
How long is an ETA valid for?
The ETA’s validity varies by case and can be linked to your travel document; do not rely on a fixed validity period for planning — check the ETA details after it is issued via the official portal.
What happens if my passport expires before my trip?
If your travel document expires, the ETA linked to it may no longer be valid; the ETA is associated with the travel document used in the application.
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
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check 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: United Kingdom — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - 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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