🇱🇹 Is Lithuania safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Lithuania: 28 diplomatic missions from 28 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Lithuania
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Lithuania is part of the Schengen Area; Spanish nationals can enter with a valid national ID card, no passport or visa required
- In the absence of an ID card, a valid passport is also accepted as an entry document
- State of emergency declared on 9 Dec 2025 due to smuggled weather balloons from Belarus; expect additional border controls near the Belarusian border
- Lithuania borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the southwest; check travel advice for Russia separately
Risk areas and situations
- Petty theft and non-violent pickpocketing are common in Vilnius during tourist season; keep travel documents secure
- Border areas with Belarus may face increased security checks due to the ongoing balloon incursion affecting Lithuanian airports
Local laws and customs
- Lithuanian Penal Code punishes public order disturbances with imprisonment
- Disrespecting national symbols such as the flag, anthem or public monuments is actively prosecuted
- Displaying communist or Soviet-era symbols is banned and subject to fines
Emergency numbers in Lithuania
Embassies and consulates in Lithuania
28 diplomatic missions from 28 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | 1 | Vilnius |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Vilnius |
…and 16 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Lithuanian, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lithuania safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Lithuania is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Lithuania?
The general emergency number in Lithuania is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Lithuania?
Telcomia tracks 28 diplomatic missions from 28 countries in Lithuania, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.