Yes, Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Since August 2025, neighbouring Poland has been visa-free for 45 days, but Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were not added. The simplest choice is therefore the Vietnam visa for Lithuanian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the online e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers who handles what, how to enter Lithuanian letters and surnames, timing for winter trips, costs and worked examples.
Vietnam visa for Lithuanian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Lithuania is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival. The Lithuanian ID card is not accepted.
- Vietnamese embassy: none in Lithuania. The embassy in Warsaw covers Lithuania.
- Lithuanian help in Vietnam: an honorary consul in Hanoi and the 24/7 consular hotline +370 5 236 2444.
How many Lithuanian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 5,199 arrivals from Lithuania in 2019. The number fell to 40 in 2021 and recovered to 1,858 in 2022. Strikingly, 1,052 Lithuanians arrived in January 2023 alone, more than half of the whole previous year. In other words, Vietnam is above all a winter escape for Lithuanians.
Vietnam visa for Lithuanian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa on your Lithuanian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Almost every trip |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Paper visa via the embassy in Warsaw | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Lithuania allows dual citizenship only in limited cases. Still, if you do hold another passport, for example Polish or German, you can enter Vietnam on it for up to 45 days without a visa.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Lithuanian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name without Lithuanian letters if the form refuses them. Letters such as ą, č, ė, š, ū and ž appear as A, C, E, S, U and Z in the two lines at the bottom of your data page, so copy that spelling.
- Use your current surname form. Lithuanian surnames change with marital status, for example Kazlauskaitė, Kazlauskienė or Kazlauskė. Use exactly the form in the passport you will travel with, even if your old tickets show another one.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent, then choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply for the Vietnam visa for Lithuanian citizens
Vietnam is 5 hours ahead of Vilnius in winter and 4 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 3 pm on a Friday in Vilnius, it is already 8 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- December to February: the peak months for Lithuanian travelers. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027, right in that peak. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. So for February trips, apply before late January.
Embassies and consular help
Vietnam’s embassy in Warsaw, Poland, covers Lithuania. You need it only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Lithuania in Vietnam. Lithuania has no embassy in Vietnam. Its ambassador is based abroad, and an honorary consul in Hanoi, appointed in 2016, can help with some matters. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, call the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s 24/7 consular line on +370 5 236 2444. Other EU embassies in Hanoi can also help EU citizens whose country has no embassy there.
Relations are growing, however. President Gitanas Nausėda made an official visit to Vietnam in June 2025.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Lithuanian citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Because it is charged in US dollars, your bank may add a conversion fee on top of the euro amount. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Worked examples
- Couple from Vilnius, 3 weeks in Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City in January: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in December, because they also visit the mainland.
- Remote worker from Kaunas, 2 months in Vietnam and Thailand: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both Vietnam legs within 90 days.
- Family flying straight to Phu Quoc for 10 days: no visa needed, under the Phu Quoc 30-day exemption, as long as they stay on the island.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Lithuanian citizens
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Lithuania is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, unlike Poland.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Lithuania?
No. The Vietnamese embassy in Warsaw covers Lithuania. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online instead.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania; EU Delegation to Vietnam consular contacts (July 2026); VOV (June 2025). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
