Living in Lithuania
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Vilnius
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Lithuania.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Lithuania
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Lithuania
Monthly costs
Vilnius
Rent (center)
750 USD/mo
Groceries
300 USD/mo
Transport
35 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,225 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit + Residence
Duration: 2 years
Non-EU with job offer
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years
Min €2,600/month, higher education
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Startup Visa
Duration: 2 years
Startup Lithuania evaluation
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
20% – 32%
Social Security (Employee)
0.195%
Annual thresholds. High employee social security. Growing tech hub.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Lithuania. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Lithuania eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Lithuania and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
iTalki
Book 1-on-1 video lessons with native tutors before you move. 150+ languages.
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