Lithuania visa options for Poland passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa-free
Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Lithuania
Freedom of movement
No visa or residence permit needed
As a Poland (EU/EEA/Swiss) citizen you have full free-movement rights in Lithuania: you can live, work, study and retire there indefinitely — no visa, no residence permit. You only register with the local authorities after about three months. The visa routes below are for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals; you don’t need them.
For reference, the routes Lithuania offers non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals:
- Most nomadsTourist
Short-stay (Schengen C visa / visa-free)
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
- Insurance
- Requiredfor visa applicants: Schengen travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation, valid Schengen-wide. Strongly recommended even for visa-free visitors.
- Good for
- Tourists and short business visitors. Many nationalities (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan) enter visa-free; others apply for a Schengen Type C visa.
- Requirement
- Valid passport plus, for visa nationals, a Schengen C application (purpose, accommodation, funds). Visa-free travellers will need ETIAS once it launches (expected late 2026; approx EUR 7-20, verify).
- Most nomadsBusiness
Startup Visa (Innovative Entrepreneur / Self-Employment)
Temporary residence permit initially for 2 years, extendable up to a total of ~5 years; business must be established within ~120 days of receiving the permit
- Insurance
- Requiredapplicants must hold medical insurance valid for the stay to apply.
- Good for
- Non-EU founders building an innovative, scalable startup in Lithuania; the practical route for entrepreneurs and many self-employed/remote founders since there is no dedicated digital nomad visa.
- Requirement
- Startup idea approved by Startup/Enterprise Lithuania (innovation, scalability), proof of sufficient funds for self-support (cited approx EUR 1,038/month) and starting capital (cited approx EUR 2,500). Verify figures.
- Most nomadsWork
National Visa D + Work Permit (Employment)
Up to 12 months (renewable); then transition to an employment-based temporary residence permit (typically up to ~2 years, renewable)
- Insurance
- Requiredvalid health insurance of at least EUR 30,000, valid across the Schengen Area, for the D visa; health cover also required for the residence permit. Verify amounts.
- Good for
- Third-country nationals with a Lithuanian job offer/employment contract; the standard first-year work route before moving to a residence permit.
- Requirement
- Job/employment contract with a Lithuanian employer plus, for most roles, a work permit or mediation letter submitted via MIGRIS; D-visa fee approx EUR 140 (verify). Annual employment quotas apply.
- Most nomadsWork
EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Employment)
Issued for up to 36 months (or contract duration plus ~3 months), renewable
- Insurance
- Requiredhealth insurance valid in Lithuania covering the period of stay (Schengen-valid medical cover; verify amount).
- Good for
- Highly qualified non-EU professionals with higher education (or equivalent experience; ~3 yrs for IT) and a qualifying salary.
- Requirement
- Higher-education qualification or equivalent experience, a work contract/binding offer of at least 6 months, and salary of approx 1.2x (shortage occupations) to 1.5x the national average gross wage (verify thresholds).
- Most nomadsStudy
Student Visa / Study Residence Permit
National D visa for up to ~12 months for shorter courses; temporary residence permit for studies of 1-2 years or the duration of studies, renewable
- Insurance
- Requiredhealth insurance covering the stay. Cited minimums vary by route (approx EUR 30,000 for the D visa; lower amount for the residence permit) - verify current figures.
- Good for
- Non-EU students admitted to a recognised Lithuanian higher-education institution or study programme.
- Requirement
- Admission/enrolment letter from an accredited institution and proof of sufficient funds (cited at approx EUR 304/month; verify). Applications via MIGRIS.
- Digital nomad
Remote Work via National Visa D (no dedicated nomad visa)
Up to ~12 months on a National D visa (per secondary guides), potentially extendable
- Insurance
- Requiredhealth insurance valid in Lithuania/Schengen for the stay (the EUR 30,000 D-visa standard typically applies; verify).
- Good for
- Remote workers/freelancers serving foreign clients. Lithuania has NO dedicated digital nomad visa; secondary sources describe using a National D visa, but the income bar is high and the route is not a clearly defined official scheme.
- Requirement
- High proven income is cited at roughly 2.5x the average Lithuanian gross salary (around EUR 5,460/month per a 2026 secondary guide). This figure is from non-official sources only - confirm eligibility and the exact legal basis with the Migration Department before relying on it.
- Residence
Permanent Residence (EU Long-Term Resident)
Permanent (EU long-term resident status); periodic card renewal
- Insurance
- Requiredapplicants must hold valid health insurance (state or private) as part of the integration/self-support conditions.
- Good for
- Foreign nationals who have lived lawfully in Lithuania for 5 years on residence permits/national visas and meet integration criteria.
- Requirement
- 5 years of continuous legal residence, self-sufficiency, local registration, and passing the Lithuanian language exam (A2) and a Constitution basics exam. Limited absences allowed within the 5-year period.
- Transit
Airport / Schengen Transit
Transit only; no entry into Schengen territory on an A visa
- Insurance
- Recommendedtravel medical cover advised, though airport transit (A) visas generally do not require the EUR 30,000 Schengen policy (verify).
- Good for
- Travellers passing through a Lithuanian airport en route to a non-Schengen destination; certain nationalities need an airport transit (Type A) visa.
- Requirement
- Onward ticket and, where required by nationality, an airport transit (A) visa applied for at a consulate.
Indicative summary of Lithuanian entry routes from official and reputable immigration sources; figures and thresholds change and must be verified with the Lithuanian Migration Department (migracija.lt) or a consulate before applying. Last checked: 2026-06.
Last verified June 2026
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Lithuania, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.
Poland → Lithuania: frequently asked
- Do Poland passport holders need a visa to visit Lithuania?
- No. As a Poland (EU/EEA/Swiss) citizen you have freedom of movement in Lithuania and need no visa for any length of stay.
- Can a Poland passport holder live or work long-term in Lithuania?
- Yes — under EU/EEA/Swiss free movement you can live, work and study in Lithuania indefinitely with no visa or residence permit.
- Do I need travel insurance for Lithuania?
- Entry to Lithuania never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Lithuania visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.