# Lithuania

> Citation bundle for Lithuania on The Treatment Registry.
> URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/countries/lithuania
> Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/countries/lithuania

- ISO code: LT
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Lithuanian
- Timezone: EET/EEST (UTC+2 / UTC+3)

## Overview

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.

*Reference text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.*

## Practical info

Lithuania's currency is the euro. The national language is Lithuanian, and languages used in medical care include Lithuanian, English and Russian. Healthcare falls under the Lietuvos Respublikos sveikatos apsaugos ministerija (the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania), which publishes patient-rights information on its website. The single emergency number for police, ambulance and fire services is 112. The UK Foreign Office advises travellers to research their destination and obtain appropriate travel insurance before travelling; insurance should cover the itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. Lithuania observes Eastern European Time (UTC+2, or UTC+3 in summer). Visa and entry rules for Lithuania are not yet documented in this registry, so travellers should check official government guidance for their nationality before booking treatment.

## Emergency numbers

- **Police / Ambulance / Fire (unified):** 112

## Medical malpractice framework

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- Patient rights reference: https://sam.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys/asmens-sveikatos-prieziuros-paslaugu-prieinamumas/pacientu-teises

## FAQs

### Who regulates healthcare in Lithuania?

Healthcare in Lithuania falls under the Lietuvos Respublikos sveikatos apsaugos ministerija, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania. The ministry's website at sam.lrv.lt publishes information on patients' rights and on access to personal healthcare services, which is the reference point for patients who want to understand their entitlements before travelling.

### What number do I call in a medical emergency in Lithuania?

Dial 112, Lithuania's unified emergency number for police, ambulance and fire services. Before travelling, the UK Foreign Office advises researching your destination and obtaining appropriate travel insurance; a policy should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency, which is especially relevant for anyone travelling to Lithuania for planned medical treatment.

### Can I receive medical care in English in Lithuania?

The national language is Lithuanian. This registry records Lithuanian, English and Russian as languages used in medical settings in Lithuania. Availability of English-speaking clinicians is not documented facility by facility in this registry, so patients should confirm language support directly with their chosen provider before booking treatment.

### What currency is used in Lithuania?

Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). This registry does not yet hold sourced information on payment or deposit practices for international patients in Lithuania, so costs and payment arrangements should be confirmed with the treating facility, and with an insurer where cover applies, before travel.

## Sources

- [CIA World Factbook — Lithuania](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/lithuania/) — US Central Intelligence Agency (accessed 2026-07-05)