Do Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Lithuania. For instructions on how to apply for the visa, please contact the Lithuania embassy or consulate.
Updated: 11/03/2024.
Entry requirements
visa required
Purpose of travel
Tourism
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Passport validity for travel to Lithuania
Passport must be valid for 3 months on leaving destination.
Is it safe to travel to Lithuania?
Lithuania has a current risk level of 2.60 (out of 5). We advise to use some caution when travelling to Lithuania. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 5 sources.
Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 11/03/2024.
Lithuania customs rules
Duty-free allowance
When travelling within EU
There are no limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco a traveller can bring in within the EU. The goods must be for personal use or as a gift and they must have had duty and tax paid in the EU country where they were acquired. Customs officials may require proof of intent if more than all the following is imported.
Tobacco limit
- Restricted to travellers 17 years and over;
- 800 cigarettes;
- 400 cigarillos (max 3g each);
- 200 cigars; and
- 1kg smoking tobacco.
Bringing alcohol
- Restricted to travellers 17 years and over;
- 10 litres of spirits over 22%;
- 20 litres of alcoholic beverages, other than either wine or beer, less than 22% volume;
- 90 litres of wine (with a maximum 60 litres of sparkling wine);
- 110 litres of beer.
When travelling from outside the EU
If entering the EU from outside, passengers may bring with them duty-free goods for personal use within the limits set out below. The same applies if coming from the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar or other territories where EU rules on VAT do not apply.
Tobacco (by road, rail, or sea)
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over travelling by road, rail, or sea. One of the following:
- 40 cigarettes;
- 20 cigarillos;
- 10 cigars;
- 50g of smoking tobacco;
- or a proportional combination of these goods (such as 20 cigarettes and 10 cigarillos).
Tobacco (by air)
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over travelling by air. One of the following:
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- 50 cigars;
- 250g of smoking tobacco;
- or a proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Bringing alcohol
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:
- 1 litre exceeding 22% alcohol volume;
- or 2 litres up to 22% alcohol volume.
In addition, both of the following:
- 4 litres of still wine;
- 16 litres of beer.
When travelling from the 'Frontier Zone'
- The 'Frontier Zone' is defined as a land zone which extends 15km from the frontier line of a state. Those living within this zone and travelling to Lithuania are entitled to the below exemptions. For further information, please visit Border municipalities.
- Crews of workers who regularly travel internationally are also entitled to the below exemptions.
Bringing alcohol
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:
- 0.5 litres of alcohol exceeding 22% in volume;
- or 0.5 litres of alcohol not exceeding 22% in volume;
In addition, both of the following:
- 0.5 litres of still wine;
- 4 litres of beer.
Cash limit
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other Goods free from duty
- Medicinal products for personal use, subject to certain restrictions. For further information, please visit Medicine during a trip.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land or sea.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €150 for travellers under 15 years of age, or from the Frontier Zone, or members of an international crew.
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