Lithuania
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Destinations in Lithuania
Practical essentials for Lithuania
Euro (EUR), adopted in 2015
Lithuanian; English is widely spoken in Vilnius and by younger people generally
Type C/F, 230V 50Hz
Vilnius runs on buses and trolleybuses; buy a ticket in the JUDU or Trafi app, or load a Vilnietis travel card, and validate on board.
Not obligatory — round up, or leave about 10% for good service in a sit-down restaurant.
Tap water is safe to drink.
Right-hand side; EU/EEA licences are valid as they are, other visitors should carry an International Driving Permit, and headlights must be on day and night.
112 (all services)
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Lithuania
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