Lithuanian Passport and ID card
Lithuanian Passport and ID card
Everyone over 2 years old must be present at the Embassy when applying for passport and/or ID card. Every applicant must make an appointment for the renewal or the issuance of a Lithuanian passport and/or ID card.
Renewal of the Lithuanian passport and/or ID card
When applying for the renewal of your Lithuanian passport and/or ID card please bring:
- Old passport or ID card (in case it is lost/stolen, filled in form regarding loss of a document).
- For children under 2 years old: please bring 2 photos (similar to U.S. passport-size, detailed requirements). Photos of the persons over 2 years old will be taken at the Embassy;
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy by the bank card).
Applying for the first Lithuanian passport and/or ID card (after the reinstatement of the Lithuanian citizenship)
When applying for the first Lithuanian passport and/or ID card after the reinstatement of the Lithuanian citizenship, a person needs to bring:
- Valid U.S. (or other) passport or ID card (driver licenses are not accepted). In case of children under 18, parent must also attend and present a passport or ID card;
- For children under 2 years old: please bring 2 photos (similar to U.S. passport-size, detailed requirements). Photos of the persons over 2 year old will be taken at the Embassy;
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy by the bank card).
To receive a renewed/issued passport and/or an ID card by mail, the applicant must also present a prepaid self-addressed registered envelope (with a tracking number) from USPS or UPS. Please provide separate envelopes for each document, including for the electronic signature certificates (when the ID card is ordered with electronic signature function), respectively. We recommend insuring the shipment for the amount of the consular fee for issuing/replacing an identity document and choosing the service of delivery under the person's signature.
Please be informed, that a document received by mail is activated only when the Embassy receives a notification from the person about the receipt of the document by mail or electronic means.
The usual term for issuing or renewing a passport or ID card through the Embassy is approximately 2 months.
To make an appointment at the Embassy for passport and/or ID card issuance or renewal, please register online.
More information regarding issuance/renewal of Lithuanian passports and/or ID cards is available in Lithuanian here.
