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This Advice was last issued on Friday, 27 June 2014.   This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments. We continue to advice Australians to exercise normal safety precautions in Lithuania.
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Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Lithuania for the most up to date information. Non-EU citizens visiting Lithuania are required to have proof of holding valid travel insurance. Travellers without travel insurance may be required to purchase it at the border. For more information see the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website .
Lithuania is a party to the Schengen Convention, along with 25 other European countries, which allows Australians to enter Lithuania without a visa in some circumstances. See our travel bulletin on the Schengen Convention for more information.
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Make sure your passport has at least six months validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas. Safety and security Terrorism
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. See our Terrorist mexico economia Threat Overseas bulletin for more information on terrorism and our General advice to Australian travellers for tips on staying safe overseas. Civil unrest/Political tension
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You are required to pay an additional fee to have a lost or stolen passport replaced. In some cases, the Government may also restrict the length of validity or type of replacement passports. Local travel
Hazards on country roads include horsedrawn carts, bicycles and cars without tail lights or reflectors. These driving risks increase at night. Driving in winter can be dangerou