Lithuania→Greece
Lithuania to Greece
Do I need a visa for Greece?
A Lithuanian does not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Greece 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 enter Greece with either your Lithuanian passport or your Lithuanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route. The travel document you use must be valid for the whole planned period of stay.
Are vaccinations required for Greece?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Greece. For recommended vaccinations, see the National Public Health Centre recommendations on travel immunisations.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry allows you to stay in Greece for up to 90 days. If you plan to remain longer than 90 days you must register your residence with the competent Greek authority and obtain a registration certificate. The tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
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 minors travelling to Greece on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Greece to cover health, belongings and documents, but it is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or driving licence to enter Greece?
A Lithuanian national identity card is accepted for entry to Greece; a passport is also valid. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for the trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds when entering Greece on this route; no requirement to present bank statements or cash is imposed at entry.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register when I arrive?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for short tourist visits to Greece on this route.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry for Lithuanian tourists to Greece.
Are any vaccines required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Greece. For recommended vaccines, consult the National Public Health Centre guidance on travel vaccinations.
What if I plan to stay longer than 90 days?
If your stay in Greece will be longer than 90 days you must register your place of residence with the competent Greek authority and obtain a registration certificate.
Where can I get consular help while I’m in Greece or before I go?
If you need consular assistance, the Greek embassy in Lithuania and the Lithuanian embassy in Athens are listed for consular help; the Lithuanian embassy website is provided for contact information but not as an application route.
What documents do children need?
Children under 18 travel on the same accepted documents as adults: a passport or a national identity card. No additional parental-consent documents are required for minors.
How long must my passport or ID be valid?
Your travel document must be valid for the planned period of stay; Lithuanian guidance states the document used must be valid for the whole planned stay in the foreign country.
What happens if my passport is damaged or almost full?
If your passport is nearly full or damaged, border officers may refuse boarding or entry; carry a valid passport or national identity card.
Can I work or study while I’m visiting Greece on this tourist entry?
You may travel to Greece on a single entry allowing up to 90 days; this tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Do I have to apply for anything before I travel?
There is no requirement to apply for any permission before travel for this tourist trip; you board with your passport or national ID and enter without a visa or travel authorisation.
Which missions or consuls cover Lithuanian travellers in Greece?
The Lithuanian Embassy in Greece and honorary consuls in Piraeus and Heraklion are available for consular matters; the Greek embassy in Vilnius is listed for consular contact in Lithuania.
Where do I get the visa?
No permission is required before travel for this tourist trip, so there is nowhere to apply for a visa or travel authorisation. For consular assistance, the Greek embassy in Vilnius and the Lithuanian embassy and honorary consuls in Greece are listed as contact points; the Lithuanian embassy website is provided for contact details.
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: Greece — 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.
Open the guide
More about Greece
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- Capital
- Athens
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Ancient Ruins, Mythology, Islands
- Food
- Moussaka, Souvlaki, Greek Salad