🇱🇹 Travel Insurance for Lithuania

Quick Facts: Risk Level: Low • Schengen area

Do You Need Travel Insurance for Lithuania?

Schengen area Check current entry requirements before departure.

Healthcare & Medical Costs in Lithuania

Good healthcare in Vilnius; affordable compared to Western Europe. As a European destination, travel insurance requirements depend on your nationality. EU/EEA citizens benefit from the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which covers necessary medical treatment, but EHIC does not cover repatriation, mountain rescue, or trip cancellation. Schengen visa applicants must show insurance with minimum €30,000 medical coverage.

GP visit: €20–35. Emergency room: €50–150. Hospital day: €150–350. Lithuania offers affordable healthcare by EU standards. Dental tourism is growing.

Key Risks & Safety Concerns

Tick-borne encephalitis in the Curonian Spit and forests. Winter driving hazards. Amber hunting on Baltic coast carries drowning risk during storms. Vilnius Old Town cobblestones cause falls.

Recommended Coverage for Lithuania

For European travel, we recommend at least $100,000 in medical coverage for non-EU visitors. EU citizens should carry EHIC supplemented by private travel insurance for repatriation and trip cancellation coverage.

Insider Tips for Lithuania

If visiting the Curonian Spit, bring insect repellent for ticks and check for tick bites daily. Lithuania's Baltic coast has strong currents — beach swimming is riskier than it appears.

Emergency numbers: 112 (EU emergency)