Lithuania
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Population
- 2,888,774
- 2025
- Area
- 65,290 km²
- Official language
- Lithuanian
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$32,959
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Dual citizenship is permitted only in exceptional cases set by law; most Lithuanians who acquire another citizenship lose Lithuanian citizenship, and naturalised citizens must renounce.
Lithuania (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #11/198 (92.0/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #146/200 (55.6/100). The passport ranks #11/198 and reaches 194 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 78.0/100 (#36/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Lithuania without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Lithuania.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity71.6
- Safety & Stability90.9
- Economy & Income69.0
- Education82.5
- Environment & Clean Water77.6
- Infrastructure91.4
- Digital Connectivity70.9
- Equality62.5
- Learning Quality81.8
- Educational Attainment93.5
- Expected Years of Schooling83.6
- Education Spending67.0
- Basic Access83.7
- Violent Crime94.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism88.1
- Law Enforcement & Order90.0
- Road Safety82.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes89.8
- Coverage & Access90.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities66.4
- Spending & Investment38.2
- Financial Protection58.7
- Personal Income Tax41.8
- Capital Gains & Dividends62.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security39.7
- Rule of Law & Property Rights81.4
- Political Stability88.1
- Institutions & Regulation84.4
- Financial Soundness58.8
- Monetary Stability51.7
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education82.5
- Healthcare71.6
- Safety90.9
- Quality of Life76.7
- Cost of living55.6
- Passport92.0
- Passport92.0
- Quality of Life76.7
- Safety90.9
- Healthcare71.6
- Purchasing power & price stability57.1
- Education82.5
- Wealth Protection77.4
- Tax62.5
- Cost of living55.6
- Healthcare71.6
- Safety90.9
- Quality of Life76.7
- Tax62.5
- Wealth Protection77.4
- Affordable Prices57.3
- Price Stability51.7
- Purchasing power58.4
At a glance
Entering Lithuania
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 5/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Startup Visa (TRP for start-up activity)
- Startup Visa Lithuania
Frequently asked questions about Lithuania
What is the capital of Lithuania?
The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
What is the population of Lithuania?
According to the World Bank, Lithuania had a population of 2,888,774 in 2025.
What is the official language of Lithuania?
The official language of Lithuania is Lithuanian.
What currency does Lithuania use?
Lithuania uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Lithuania allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is permitted only in exceptional cases set by law; most Lithuanians who acquire another citizenship lose Lithuanian citizenship, and naturalised citizens must renounce.
How strong is the Lithuania passport?
The Lithuania passport ranks #11 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 194 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Lithuania passport holders?
Holders of the Lithuania passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 19 destinations and need an e-Visa for 34. Full list: Lithuania passport page.
How many passports can enter Lithuania without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Lithuania without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Lithuania offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Lithuania: Startup Visa (TRP for start-up activity) and Startup Visa Lithuania. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, an application under Startup Visa (TRP for start-up activity) takes about 1–2 months and Startup Visa Lithuania about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Lithuania through these programmes?
Through Startup Visa Lithuania, citizenship of Lithuania is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, Startup Visa Lithuania requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Lithuania?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Lithuania strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Lithuania is strongest on the Passport Index (#11 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#146 of 200).
How does Lithuania rank for quality of life?
Lithuania scores 76.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #45 of 211.
Is Lithuania expensive to live in?
Lithuania scores 55.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #146 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Lithuania?
Lithuania scores 90.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #26 of 203.
How does Lithuania rank for healthcare?
Lithuania scores 71.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #39 of 192.
How does Lithuania rank for education?
Lithuania scores 82.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #23 of 191.
How does Lithuania rank on taxes?
Lithuania scores 62.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #98 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
