Description

Swiss citizens do not require a visa to travel to Lithuania for short stays. As Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area, Swiss nationals benefit from full freedom of movement across Lithuania and all other Schengen member states. This allows entry using just a valid passport or national ID card, without any need for additional travel authorisation, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival.

Our Travel Authorisation Lithuania service helps Swiss travelers with practical details such as Schengen stay limits, health and insurance considerations, and customs regulations, ensuring a smooth journey to and within Lithuania.

Visa process and timing
There is no visa application process for Swiss citizens entering Lithuania. Border controls are generally not in place when traveling directly from another Schengen country. However, Swiss travelers should always carry a valid passport or national ID card, as spot checks or identity verification may occur.

Entry requirements for Swiss citizens

Valid Swiss passport or national ID card
For stays longer than 90 days (e.g., work or study), residence permits must be arranged with Lithuanian authorities
Compliance with Schengen rules (short stays limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen states combined)

Health and insurance rules

No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry from Switzerland
Swiss citizens can access Lithuanian healthcare services with their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Private travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover extra costs such as private treatment or repatriation

Customs and border rules

Standard Schengen customs allowances apply
Duty-free import limits for alcohol, tobacco, and goods from outside the EU
Cash over €10,000 must be declared at the border
Prohibited or restricted items (such as firearms or certain medicines) require special permits

Stay limits and extensions
Swiss citizens may stay in Lithuania for up to 90 days within a 180-day period under Schengen rules. Longer stays (for work, study, or residence) require applying for the appropriate visa or residence permit from the Migration Department in Lithuania. Overstaying Schengen allowances can lead to fines or entry bans.

Lithuania offers Swiss travelers a mix of vibrant culture and history — from the medieval old town of Vilnius and the castles of Trakai to the Baltic coastline and the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit. With our Travel Authorisation Lithuania service, Swiss citizens gain clear guidance on Schengen rules, travel preparation, and border formalities.