Travelling Tips
Before coming to Lithuania, find out if a visa is required and how it can be obtained. On arrival, don't forget to buy Litas, official currency of Lithuania, available at any bank. Litas is the legal tender in Lithuania. Before and during your stay in Lithuania, take a minute to learn some key phrases in the Lithuanian language
Visa
A visa-free entry to Lithuania is granted to citizens of 78 states; however, arrivals from some of them must be holders of diplomatic, service, special or biometric passports. Citizens of other states should apply to Lithuanian diplomatic missions or consular offices for a Schengen or national visa. Consular fees are charged for examining visa applications.
Currency
Litas is Lithuania's official currency that has been in circulation since 25 June 1993. Since 2 February 2002, the Litas has been pegged to the Euro at the official exchange rate of 3.4528 Litas for 1 Euro. The pegging should remain in effect until the Litas is replaced with the Euro, which is planned to happen in 2014.
Useful Information
Finf out what are speed limists in Lithuania and why speeding is highly not recommended. By the way, At highways you will find hundreds of parking or resting areas as well as many eating facilities and motels; also, a wide network of petrol stations will make your trip trouble-free should you decide to set off for a longer tour of the country.
