Lithuania→Italy
Lithuania to Italy
Do I need a visa for Italy?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Italy for a tourist visit. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This short-stay entry does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Accepted travel documents are a Lithuanian passport or your national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route. Make sure the travel document you use clearly shows your identity for the duration of your planned stay.
Are vaccinations required for Italy?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Italy. Vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) is recommended for travellers.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This entry permission is for short tourist visits and does not permit paid work or study. Information about extending a stay or penalties for overstaying is not included here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only the same accepted travel documents as adults: a Lithuanian passport or national identity card. No additional parental-consent documents or notarised permissions are required for minors.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to cover health, possessions and documents, but it is not a condition of entry into Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my ID card or driving licence to get into Italy?
You may use either your Lithuanian passport or your national identity card to enter Italy. Driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for my trip?
Italian authorities do not require you to show proof of funds on this route. You will not be asked for bank statements or a minimum amount of money at entry.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for short tourist visits to Italy on this route.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip but it is not a condition of entry into Italy.
Are any vaccines required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Italy. Vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) is recommended for travellers.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise unreadable you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry a valid Lithuanian passport or your national identity card that clearly shows your identity.
What documents does my child need to enter Italy?
If you are under 18 you only need the same accepted travel document as adults: your passport or national identity card. No parental consent letters or extra paperwork are required for minors.
Can I transit through Italy on my way to another country?
You may transit through Italy on the same entry rules; for short tourist entry the same travel documents (passport or ID card) are accepted. Check with your airline if an onward carrier requires additional documents.
Where can I get consular help if I need it while travelling?
If you need consular help while in Italy, the Lithuanian embassy in Rome and the Italian embassy in Vilnius are listed for consular contact and assistance; they are not application portals for travel permission.
What will the airline or border officer check at the airport?
Carry your passport or national identity card when you travel; airlines and border officials will check one of these documents. Do not travel relying on a driving licence or a temporary passport because they will not be accepted for entry.
Is there a passport-validity period I must meet?
The Lithuanian passport or national identity card must be valid for the period of your planned stay; make sure your chosen travel document remains valid for the time you will be in Italy.
Where can I find official vaccine advice for travellers to Italy?
Health advice and vaccination recommendations for travel to Italy are published by the National Public Health Centre; consult their guidance for current vaccine recommendations before you travel.
Where do I get the visa?
There is nowhere to apply for any permission for this tourist visit because no visa or travel authorisation is required. For consular assistance while in Italy you may contact the Lithuanian embassy in Rome; the Italian embassy in Vilnius is listed for consular contact in Lithuania.
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 to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Italy — 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
More about Italy
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- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Art, Historic Landmarks, Fashion, Renaissance Culture
- Food
- Pizza, Pasta, Gelato