Lithuania→Sweden
Lithuania to Sweden
Do I need a visa for Sweden?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Sweden for a tourist visit. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Sweden with either a Lithuanian passport or a Lithuanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Sweden?
No vaccinations are mandatory for travel to Sweden. The National Public Health Centre recommends revaccination against diphtheria and tetanus (Tdap) for adults as a precaution.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry allows you to stay for up to 90 days for tourism. Information on extending a stay or penalties for overstaying is not provided here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only an accepted travel document (passport or national identity card) for this tourist trip; no parental‑consent letters or extra paperwork are required.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Sweden but it is not a condition of entry. Choose cover that meets your needs for health, personal effects and travel documents.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an ID card, a driving licence or a temporary passport?
Both a Lithuanian passport and a Lithuanian national identity card are accepted for entry to Sweden. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted.
Do I need to show bank statements or proof of money?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on arrival to Sweden; Lithuanian travellers on this route are not required to present bank statements or cash evidence.
Is there an arrival card or online entry form I must complete?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for short tourist visits to Sweden; there is no separate arrival form to complete for this route.
Can I work or study while I’m in Sweden on this visit?
Travelling on this permission does not allow paid work or study; the entry for a tourist visit is for tourism only.
Do I need any vaccines before I go?
No vaccinations are mandatory for travellers to Sweden. The National Public Health Centre recommends revaccination against diphtheria and tetanus for adults (Tdap) as a precaution.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Sweden but it is not a condition of entry; you will be allowed to enter without showing a policy.
What if my passport is damaged or unreadable?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise unreadable you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry an accepted travel document (passport or national ID card) in good condition.
Which travel document should I carry?
You can travel to Sweden with either your Lithuanian passport or your national identity card; bring the document that you normally use for cross‑border travel within the EU.
Will they check my passport at the airport or at the border?
Border or airline staff may check that your travel document is valid for the period of your stay; carry the passport or ID you plan to use for the whole visit.
My child is travelling with me — do they need extra paperwork?
If you are under 18 you do not need any additional consent letters or notarised permissions for this tourist trip — a passport or national identity card is sufficient.
Where do I get consular help while I’m in Sweden?
For consular help while in Sweden you may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Stockholm or one of the honorary consuls listed by the embassy; the Swedish Embassy in Vilnius is listed for matters involving Swedish consular services in Lithuania.
Can I transit through Sweden without a visa?
Transit rules are not specified on this route. If you plan to transit through Sweden check with your airline or the relevant border authorities about whether you need a visa or to remain airside.
Where can I find official advice on health and consular help?
If you need more detail about health precautions, follow the National Public Health Centre’s travel‑vaccination recommendations; for consular assistance use the Lithuanian embassy contacts in Sweden.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is needed for entry on this route: you board with your travel document and receive permission at the border. For consular help while in Sweden contact the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Stockholm or one of its honorary consuls; the embassy’s website is also available for consular information, not for applying for entry permissions.
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: Sweden — 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 Sweden
Europe
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Currency
- Swedish Krona (SEK)
- Known for
- ABBA, IKEA, Vasa Museum, Northern Lights, Midnight Sun
- Food
- Swedish Meatballs, Gravlax, Lingonberry Sauce