LithuaniaSouth Korea: eTA

LithuaniaSouth Korea

Do Lithuania passport holders need a visa for South Korea?

eTA

Lithuania passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to South Korea, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: k-eta.go.kr (checked July 17, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,355 km, straight line (~9h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Korea154 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? South Korea passport holders visiting Lithuania: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Lithuania passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Lithuania passport holders need a visa for South Korea?

Lithuania passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to South Korea, but no embassy visa.

How long can Lithuania citizens stay in South Korea without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is South Korea from Lithuania?

About 7,355 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in South Korea?

South Korean won (KRW).

What is the emergency number in South Korea?

112 / 113 / 119.

What time zone is South Korea in?

Seoul (UTC+9).

What is the nearest airport to Seoul?

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter South Korea without a visa?

154 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter South Korea visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Lithuania

Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Russian semi-exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest, with a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km2 (25,200 sq mi), and has a population of 2.9 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities include Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys. Lithuanians are the titular nation, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of Balts, and speak Lithuanian.

CapitalVilnius

RegionNorthern Europe

Population2.9M

Area65,300 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLithuanian

Calling code+370

Drives on theright

TimezoneVilnius (UTC+3)

Nearest airportVilnius International Airport (VNO), 6 km

Emergency number02 / 112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,959 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.3M (2020)

Climate in Vilnius

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vilnius, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.6°C	0.1°C	52mm	68h
February	4.5°C	-1.3°C	54mm	136h
March	7.2°C	-1°C	41mm	234h
April	11.1°C	1.2°C	17mm	293h
May	14.7°C	5.4°C	88mm	327h
June	23.7°C	14.3°C	64mm	387h
July	22.4°C	12.8°C	47mm	379h
August	23.2°C	13.6°C	82mm	328h
September	19.1°C	10.8°C	40mm	272h
October	13.1°C	8°C	67mm	124h
November	6.4°C	3°C	51mm	64h
December	1.3°C	-1.6°C	28mm	45h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states of northeast Europe. It's a low-lying, mostly agricultural country bordered by Latvia to the north and east, Belarus to the south, Poland to the southwest, Kaliningrad exclave of Russia to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the northwest. It broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent republic in 1990, soon followed by Latvia and Estonia, the other two Baltic states. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, extending to about 65,300 square kilometres with a population of 2.9 million in 2025.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Reserve of Kernavė
Curonian Spit
Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vilnius Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Visų šventųjų diena

November 2, 2026Vėlinės

December 24, 2026Šv. Kūčios

Full source list on About.

About South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It extends over the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and includes the adjacent islands. It borders North Korea to its north along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east.. It has a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul metropolitan area, the world's ninth most populous metropolitan area; its other major cities are Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.

CapitalSeoul

RegionEastern Asia

Population51.7M

Area100,210 km²

CurrencySouth Korean won (1 USD ≈ 1332.10 KRW)

LanguagesKorean

Calling code+82

Drives on theright

TimezoneSeoul (UTC+9)

Nearest airportSeoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 15 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 119

UNESCO sites18

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$36,227 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.5M (2020)

Climate in Seoul

Warmest August, coolest December, driest December, sunniest April.

Monthly climate normals for Seoul, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.9°C	-4°C	64mm	218h
February	6°C	-3.4°C	60mm	224h
March	11.3°C	-0.2°C	18mm	304h
April	15.6°C	4.1°C	24mm	319h
May	22°C	12°C	114mm	261h
June	27.4°C	18.1°C	140mm	275h
July	26.3°C	19.5°C	330mm	214h
August	28.4°C	23.1°C	548mm	218h
September	23.5°C	16.1°C	216mm	252h
October	17.9°C	7.6°C	12mm	279h
November	11.2°C	1.6°C	66mm	219h
December	2.5°C	-6°C	3mm	244h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia. Known as the "Land of the Morning Calm", Korea has served as a cultural bridge between its neighbors, China and Japan, for a long time. In the 2nd half of the 20th century, South Korea emerged from the shadows of its turbulent past and achieved impressive economic growth, making it one of the world's most affluent countries today. South Korean pop culture, especially K-pop, is incredibly popular worldwide, driving higher levels of tourism to this nation. Despite their modernity and love for high technology, Koreans also take great pride in their history and traditions, and there many well-preserved historical sites that can give history buffs a glimpse into the ancient past.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026크리스마스

January 1, 2027새해

February 6, 2027설날

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