Poland→Lithuania
Poland to Lithuania
Do I need a visa for Lithuania?
A visa or other travel authorisation is not required for Polish citizens travelling to Lithuania for a tourist trip. This entry permission does not allow paid work or study while you are in Lithuania.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter on an ordinary passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport. A driving licence is not accepted as a travel document for border crossing and will not be sufficient for entry.
Are vaccinations required for Lithuania?
There is no requirement for pre‑travel vaccinations to enter Lithuania.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
No entry permission is required in advance for this route. The permitted length of stay for this tourist entry is not specified here. Information on extensions or penalties for overstaying is not provided on this page.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only one of the accepted travel documents (ordinary passport, national ID card or temporary passport); no additional parental consent or notarised permission is required for minors.
Do I need travel insurance?
Medical and travel insurance is recommended. Lithuanian authorities advise obtaining the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/EKUZ) before travel to access necessary healthcare and recommend additional private medical insurance to cover complex treatment and medical care costs. Insurance is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or driving licence to enter?
Polish citizens may use an ordinary passport, a national ID card, or a temporary passport to enter Lithuania; a driving licence is not accepted as a travel document for border crossing.
Do I need an e-visa, ETA or any travel authorisation before I fly?
You do not need to obtain any entry permission or travel authorisation before travelling to Lithuania; you may board with one of the accepted travel documents listed above.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on this route; Polish travellers are not required to present bank statements or cash to enter Lithuania.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for Polish tourists arriving in Lithuania; there is no separate arrival form to complete on entry.
Do I need medical or travel insurance to enter?
Lithuanian authorities recommend obtaining the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/EKUZ) before travel to access necessary healthcare under Lithuanian rules; they also advise buying additional private medical insurance for complex treatment and medical care costs. Having insurance is recommended but not a condition of entry.
My child is travelling with me — what extra documents do they need?
If you are under 18 you only need one of the accepted travel documents — an ordinary passport, a national ID card or a temporary passport — and no parental consent letter or extra notarised paperwork is required.
What will the officer at check-in or the border ask to see?
Border officers will check that you are travelling on an accepted document (passport, national ID card or temporary passport); present the original document at check-in and at the border. A driving licence will not be accepted as proof of identity for entry.
Can I get help from a Lithuanian embassy in Poland if I have a problem?
Lithuania maintains an embassy or consular presence in Poland for consular assistance. That embassy is for consular help and not a required application route for entry permissions, since no visa or authorisation is needed for this route.
What happens if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or unreadable you risk being refused boarding or entry; you should travel with one of the accepted documents in a good, legible condition.
Can I use a temporary passport to travel?
You may board and enter Lithuania using a temporary passport if that is one of the documents you hold; carry the temporary passport itself when you travel.
Does my passport need to be valid for a certain number of months?
You are not required to show a minimum passport validity period to enter Lithuania on this route; present an accepted travel document at check-in and on arrival.
Can I transit through Lithuania without separate paperwork or a visa?
Transit rules and other border-specific exemptions are not covered here; for consular assistance or specific cases contact the Lithuanian embassy in Poland.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for a visa or travel authorisation for this tourist route. Lithuania maintains an embassy or consular presence in Poland for consular help if you need assistance while arranging travel or after arrival.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 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, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 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: Lithuania — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Lithuania
Europe
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Beautiful Old Towns, Amber, Basketball
- Food
- Cepelinai, Cold Soups, Fried Bread