SyriaLithuania: Visa required

SyriaLithuania

Do Syria passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?

Visa required

Yes. Syria passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Lithuania.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,507 km, straight line (~3h 27m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Lithuania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Lithuania passport holders visiting Syria: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Syria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Syria passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?

Yes. Syria passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Lithuania.

How far is Lithuania from Syria?

About 2,507 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 27m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Lithuania?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Lithuania?

02 / 112.

What time zone is Lithuania in?

Vilnius (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Vilnius?

Vilnius International Airport (VNO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Lithuania without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Lithuania 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 Syria

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north and northwest, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. It is a republic under a provisional government and comprises 14 governorates. Damascus is Syria's capital and largest city. With a population of 26 million across an area of 185,180 square kilometres (71,500 sq mi), it is the 56th-most populous and 87th-largest country.

CapitalDamascus

RegionWestern Asia

Population25.6M

Area185,180 km²

CurrencySyrian pound (1 USD ≈ 121.87 SYP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+963

Drives on theright

TimezoneDamascus (UTC+3)

Nearest airportDamascus International Airport (DAM), 22 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites10

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,057 (2022)

Tourist arrivals2.4M (2019)

Travel guide

Syria is a country in the Middle East. Rich in history, the capital, Damascus, is the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, and the country has been the site of numerous empires.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Aleppo
Ancient City of Bosra
Ancient City of Damascus
Bosra
Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din
Dead Cities
Palmyra
Ruweiha Roman Temple Tomb
Sitt er-Rum (Syria)
ancient village of Northern Syria

Upcoming public holidays

December 8, 2026يوم التحرير

December 25, 2026عيد الميلاد المجيد

January 1, 2027عيد رأس السنة الميلادية

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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	0.2°C	52mm	68h
February	4.5°C	-1.1°C	54mm	136h
March	7.2°C	-0.8°C	41mm	234h
April	11.1°C	1.3°C	17mm	293h
May	14.6°C	5.5°C	88mm	327h
June	23.7°C	14.4°C	64mm	387h
July	22.4°C	13°C	46mm	379h
August	23.2°C	13.8°C	82mm	328h
September	19.1°C	10.9°C	40mm	272h
October	13.1°C	8.1°C	67mm	124h
November	6.4°C	3.1°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

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