Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No. Lithuanian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to enter Turkey for tourism or short business. You are admitted visa-free: there is nothing to buy, no form to file and no consulate appointment to book. The exemption covers stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period, and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends it to official passport holders as well as ordinary ones. Work, study and longer stays generally fall outside it and need permission arranged in advance.
How long can Lithuanian citizens stay in Turkey?
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. That is a rolling calculation, not a per-trip allowance: on any given day, count backwards 180 days and add up the days you have already spent in Turkey. If the total reaches 90, you must wait before returning. Most holidays never come close, but if you fly to Turkey several times a year — a spring city break, a fortnight on the coast, a winter visit — or plan one long, slow trip, do the arithmetic before you book. Overstaying can carry fines and affect future entries, so treat the 90 days as a hard ceiling.
Why does the e-Visa list still show Lithuania?
Because the eligibility list on the e-Visa portal has not kept pace with policy. Lithuania still appears there, which leads some travellers to conclude they must buy an e-Visa — and third-party sites are content to sell them one. Entry policy is governed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which states plainly that Lithuanian citizens, on ordinary and official passports alike, are exempt from the visa requirement for 90 days within any 180. A Lithuanian traveller should never be sold a Turkey e-Visa. If in doubt, check the position stated by the Ministry rather than the legacy listing.
Do you need to apply for anything? (official portal evisa.gov.tr)
Nothing. There is no application to complete, no fee to pay and no e-Visa to buy — you simply turn up with a valid travel document. This is worth stressing for Lithuanians in particular, because the legacy eligibility list at evisa.gov.tr still names Lithuania, and that stale entry is precisely what third-party "visa" websites lean on to charge you for a permit you do not need. Avoid them: the government portal is free to consult and is the only official source.
Cost: is there a fee?
None. Visa exemption means exactly that: there is no visa fee for Lithuanian citizens, no service charge and no payment page to reach. If a website asks you for money for a Turkey visa as a Lithuanian national, it is not the government and you do not need what it is selling — an out-of-date listing is not a price tag. The only costs are the ordinary ones: flights, hotels, and any accommodation tax your hotel adds to the bill.
Documents needed
For a visa-free tourist trip you will generally need a valid passport meeting Turkey's validity requirement and your return or onward ticket. Officers may also ask for proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay, so keep your hotel booking and itinerary handy. Turkey sets a minimum passport validity for visa-exempt visitors and being visa-free does not exempt you from it, so confirm the current figure on the official portal or with your airline before you fly. Airlines also set their own check-in policy — if you intend to travel on anything other than a passport, ask your carrier first. Children travelling with you need their own travel document.
At the airport
Immigration is usually a formality. Present your passport at the counter; there is no visa to show and no fee to pay. Officers may ask where you are staying, how long for and when you fly home. Your passport is stamped on entry and exit, and those stamps are what the 90-day count is measured from — so let them stamp it.
Apply on the official portal
The only official place to apply is the Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal. Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
Go to evisa.gov.tr →
