How do you convert a foreign driving licence in Lithuania in 2026?

A valid licence issued in an EU or EEA state has the same standing as a Lithuanian one for use while valid. Exchange at Regitra needs no extra driving tests. You must show a permanent place of residence in Lithuania (declared residence for the year or documented personal or professional ties). Bring identity documents, the foreign licence and a valid driver medical certificate from a health facility.

Most licences from outside the EU/EEA exchange only after you pass Regitra theory and practical tests. Regitra lists limited exemptions (for example Switzerland, and certain categories from Korea, the UAE or Moldova). Expect a certified Lithuanian translation of the foreign licence, a first-aid certificate when tests are required, and an international driving permit if the national card does not meet convention formats. US licences commonly need that international permit. Expired third-country licences can usually be exchanged only within one year of establishing residence. National (D) visa holders without a personal code generally cannot complete exchange.

Vilnius JUDU buses and trolleybuses, plus intercity coaches, soften car urgency inside cities: Utilities, internet and transport and JUDU card. Cross-border habits to Latvia or Poland still need a valid licence plan. Vilnius residents often delay a car; smaller communes recreate the habit faster: Where to live.

Sequence the wider stack in Paperwork after moving. Keep Smart-ID ready for Regitra self-service bookings where offered.