According to the bilateral agreement, mainland Chinese residents holding diplomatic and official passports can enter Lithuania without a visa. Those holding ordinary official or private passports must obtain a visa before entering Lithuania. Holders of Hong Kong or Macau SAR passports can enter Lithuania without a visa and stay for 90 days.

If you drive a vehicle into the country, you must provide your driving license, vehicle certificate and vehicle maintenance documents. Entrants must also purchase a one-time vehicle civil safety insurance at the border from an insurance company authorized by the Lithuanian Ministry of Finance with a validity period of not less than 15 days. This insurance is only valid within Lithuania.

[Regulations on items brought into the country] Lithuanian Customs stipulates that when entering the country by air from non-EU countries, each person can carry the following amount of tobacco duty-free: 200 cigarettes (or the equivalent of 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco) ; If you enter the country through other means, you can bring 40 cigarettes (or the equivalent of 20 cigarillos, or 10 cigars, or 50 grams of tobacco). In addition, each person can also bring 1 liter of hard liquor with an alcohol content of more than 22% (or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of less than 22%), 4 liters of red wine and 16 liters of beer; the total value does not exceed 430 euros (by air or by air) Waterway) or 150 euros (under 15 years old) for non-commercial items (including perfume, electrical appliances, souvenirs, etc.). Persons under the age of 17 are not allowed to bring tobacco products and alcoholic beverages into the country.

You must declare to the customs when bringing the following items into the country: personal supplies that exceed the duty-free limit or limit; items used for commercial purposes; items that are restricted from entry.

You must obtain a permit from Lithuania's authorized department when bringing the following items into the country: more than 1 kilogram (inclusive) of canned meat and other meat products; more than 100 packages (or 500 grams) of seeds; more than 2 kilograms (inclusive) of flowers and other plants or decorative plants; More than 1 kilogram (inclusive) of plant food products; more than 20 kilograms of fruits and vegetables; more than 100 kilograms of grains; more than 5 (inclusive) old car tires (excluding in-use car tires); coal (toxic) gas spray equipment; 1 (inclusive) ) or above air pistol; more than 2 boxes (inclusive) of air pistol bullets; more than 1 (inclusive) air gun with a caliber not greater than 4.5 mm, etc.

[Regulations on items carried out of the country] You must declare to the customs when carrying the following items out of the country: non-self-use items with a total value of more than 1,500 euros, vehicles and related documents; other items voluntarily declared by the outbound traveler.

[Regulations on Carrying Currency Entry and Exit] Lithuanian law stipulates that if you carry more than 10,000 euros in cash or the equivalent of foreign currency into or out of the country, you must declare it.

Public security in Lithuania is generally good and the crime rate is low. In some big cities, theft, robbery, murder and other cases have a certain incidence rate. There are no typical crimes against Chinese people.

The following suggestions are made for Chinese citizens traveling and working in Lithuania:

1. Try to avoid carrying large amounts of cash and valuables with you.

2. Do not accept items from strangers casually in restaurants, bars, trains, cars and other means of transportation, especially food and drinks.

3. If you drive a car, be sure to lock it and store it in a guarded parking lot at night.

4. Pay attention to carrying and properly keeping your passport and other identity documents and copies.

Lithuania has a transitional climate from oceanic to continental. The average temperature in January is -4.9℃, and the average temperature in July is +17.0℃. The average annual precipitation is 748 mm. The natural conditions are good and natural disasters rarely occur. Winters are long and cold with heavy snowfall. In some years, if there is a lot of snow in winter, floods are prone to occur in spring.

Lithuania’s unified emergency hotline: 112.

Fire Station: 101.

Police Station: 102.

Ambulance: 103.

Information inquiry: 118.

The emergency contact number for consular protection of the Agency in Lithuania is: 00370-68607740.

It is easy to reach Lithuania by air, land and water. There are three airports in Lithuania – in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga – offering direct flights to many European countries. International ferry lines connect the Lithuanian port city of Klaipėda with ports in Germany and Sweden. There is excellent railway connections with our neighboring countries. Lithuanian roads are of the highest quality and have a very well developed infrastructure – Lithuania is crossed by six European highways.

Prices in Lithuania are at a medium to low level among EU countries, but food and fuel prices have risen rapidly in recent years. The supply of goods is sufficient, and chain supermarkets are located all over the city. Most of the business hours are 08:00-22:00. Shopping is convenient. The major supermarkets include Maxima, IKi and Rimi. Lithuania is rich in amber, and various jewelry and decorations made from amber are very popular with foreign tourists, especially Chinese tourists.

The currency of Lithuania is the Euro. When shopping in Lithuania, product prices include 21% VAT.

Lithuania's major commercial banks have branches all over large and medium-sized cities, making it convenient to handle related businesses. In addition to cash, you can use debit cards or credit cards with VISA, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, VISA ELECTRON, etc. for payment (some stores do not accept bank card payment). Generally, UnionPay cards (UNION PAY) cannot be used for payment. When paying in shops or restaurants in Lithuania, the euro is the only payment currency and payment in other currencies is prohibited.

The Lithuanian is meticulous, cautious, and restrained. Their lifestyle is close to that of Western countries and they pay attention to the quality of life. They like to travel, loves sports, and their basketball skills are world-class. Pay attention to style, color and workmanship when wearing clothes. The citizens have a high level of education and behave elegantly in public.

Lithuanians like to eat meat, dairy products, sweets and various dishes made from potatoes. Famous delicacies include pork belly garlic sausage, potato patties, black bread, etc.

Lithuanians mainly believe in Catholicism, while Slavic and other ethnic minorities believe in Orthodox Christianity. Major holidays: New Year (January 1), National Reconstruction Day (February 16), Restoration of Independence Day (March 11), National Day (July 6). In addition, there are many religious and traditional festivals, such as Christmas, Easter, Midsummer, etc.

Lithuania's Internet is relatively developed, and its Internet speed is among the highest in Europe. Free Wi-Fi is available in some public places, and most public libraries, universities and some hotels also offer free Internet. Mobile phone operators provide mobile Internet, and 4G coverage nationwide has reached more than 85%.

There are three main mobile communication operators in Lithuania: Telia, Bite, and Tele2, which can provide communication services. The mobile phone network standards are GSM and UMTS, and are compatible with Chinese GSM and UMTS mobile phones. The most convenient way to get mobile phone service in Lithuania is to buy a prepaid card. Users can buy prepaid cards at newsstands or supermarkets and use them after recharging.

There are paid public phone booths in public places in Lithuania, and public phone cards can be purchased at kiosks. Calls between public phone booths are free, and emergency calls (such as 112) from public phones are free. The national area code is 370; the main city area codes are: Vilnius 5, Kaunas 37, Klaipeda 46. If you are calling Vilnius landline from China, you should dial 00370-5-phone number. If you are calling a mobile phone, you should dial 00370-mobile number.

The voltage in Lithuania is 220V, and the power socket is a European-style two-phase round plug socket. Generally, Chinese electrical appliances are ready for normal use after being equipped with European plug adapters.

Communication 24-hour service hotline: 1888.

In Lithuania, you can experience all four seasons. Here winter, spring, summer and autumn have distinct climatic features. If you come in the winter months, you will likely see snow, but be prepared for cooler weather – the temperatures may drop as low as -20°C or even lower! Spring and autumn have their charm, but are quite rainy. In summer, there are many warm and sunny days. The average temperature in July is +17.9°C, but there are days when it can get as hot as 30°C. In early autumn, the weather is often quite warm and pleasant.

Lithuania is second in Europe in terms of foreign language skills. Nearly 97 per cent of Lithuanian people between 25 and 64 know at least one foreign language. Almost every young or middle-aged resident will be able to converse in English with you.

Traditional souvenirs from Lithuania: amber jewelry, textiles made of flax (linen) and wool, wooden spoons, ceramics, and leather products. The most popular edible souvenirs from Lithuania are: tree cake šakotis, skilandis (a kind of sausage), honey, cheese, herbal teas.

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