Lithuania Motorway Vignette Complete Guide: Rates, Payment and Rules 2026
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Lithuania Motorway Vignette Complete Guide
System: Electronic vignette (e-vignette) — no physical toll booths on national roads
Operator: Lithuanian Road Administration (LAKD — Lietuvos automobilių kelių direkcija)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: All national roads — A (motorways), G (main roads), and P (regional roads)
Technology: License plate recognition cameras, mobile enforcement units, border control checks
Do I Need a Vignette for Lithuania? 2026 Update
Yes. All motor vehicles using Lithuania's national road network — motorways (A routes), main roads (G routes), and regional roads (P routes) — must carry a valid e-vignette. This applies to all vehicles regardless of registration country. There are no toll booths; compliance is verified by ANPR cameras positioned across the network and by mobile enforcement units.
Key Reality: The vignette is tied to the vehicle's license plate — no windscreen sticker is used. Transit drivers entering from Poland, Latvia, or Belarus who skip the vignette risk on-the-spot fines of up to EUR 600. The cheapest short-stay option (1-day, Category I) costs just EUR 6, making evasion a costly mistake relative to the price of compliance.
2026 Update: Lithuania's vignette rates were last revised in 2023 and remain unchanged for 2026. The e-vignette purchase portal evignette.lt continues to be the primary and most convenient purchase channel, with activation available from minutes up to 90 days before the chosen start date.
Lithuania Vignette Costs: Current Rates
Lithuania classifies vehicles into three categories based on total maximum authorised mass (MAM) and number of axles. Rates are set per validity period and are denominated in EUR.
Vehicle Categories
| Category | Vehicle Type | Weight / Axle Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Passenger cars, motorcycles, vans | Up to 3.5 t MAM |
| Category II | Minibuses, light trucks, small coaches | 3.5 t to 12 t MAM |
| Category III | Heavy trucks, buses, articulated lorries | Over 12 t MAM |
Current Vignette Rates by Validity Period (2026)
| Validity Period | Category I (Car / Van) | Category II (Light Truck / Minibus) | Category III (Heavy Truck / Bus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | EUR 6 | EUR 11 | EUR 14 |
| 7 Days | EUR 12 | EUR 25 | EUR 33 |
| 30 Days | EUR 20 | EUR 44 | EUR 60 |
| 1 Year | EUR 100 | EUR 230 | EUR 330 |
Rates are unchanged from the 2023 revision and apply through 2026. Verify against the official evignette.lt portal before travel as rates are subject to government revision.
To calculate road costs and plan your route through Lithuania, use the TollGuru Lithuania toll calculator:
How to Pay: Buying the Lithuania E-Vignette
The Lithuanian e-vignette is registered to the vehicle's license plate in a central database — no sticker is issued or required. There are four purchase channels:
1. Online Portal (Recommended)
- Purchase at evignette.lt — the official LAKD portal
- Available 24/7 in Lithuanian, English, Russian, Polish, and German
- Payment by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
- Vignette can be set to activate up to 90 days in advance — ideal for pre-trip planning
- Confirmation sent by email; no printout required but save as proof of purchase
2. Mobile App (e-Vignette App)
- The official LAKD mobile app (iOS and Android) allows purchase, renewal, and management of vignettes on the go
- Supports saved vehicle profiles for repeat purchases
- Push notifications for vignette expiry reminders
3. Border Crossing Points
- Available at staffed kiosks at all major Lithuania border crossings from Poland, Latvia, and Belarus
- Cash (EUR) and bank cards accepted
- Queues can be significant at Medininkai (Belarus) and Kalvarija (Poland) crossings during peak periods — buying online in advance is strongly recommended
4. Petrol Stations and Authorised Retailers
- Selected Circle K, Viada, and Lukoil petrol stations across Lithuania sell e-vignettes
- Staff enter the license plate and period into the LAKD system on the buyer's behalf
- A surcharge of up to EUR 1–2 may apply at some retail locations
Enforcement and Penalties
Lithuania enforces vignette compliance through three mechanisms:
- Fixed ANPR cameras: Automatic number plate recognition cameras installed on all A, G, and P routes cross-reference plates against the vignette database in real time. Coverage is extensive and continues to expand.
- Mobile enforcement units: LAKD and the Transport Inspectorate (VĮ Transporto inspekcija) mobile teams conduct roadside checks and can query vignette validity by plate on the spot.
- Border checks: Officers verify vignette validity for all vehicles entering Lithuania. Vehicles without a valid vignette must purchase one before proceeding.
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| No vignette (Category I — car) | EUR 80 – 200 |
| No vignette (Category II — light truck) | EUR 150 – 400 |
| No vignette (Category III — heavy truck / bus) | EUR 300 – 600 |
| Wrong vehicle category purchased | Treated as no vignette; full fine for the correct category applies |
| Vignette purchased for wrong license plate | Treated as no vignette; full fine applies. Contact evignette.lt before travel to correct plate errors. |
Fines detected by ANPR cameras are issued as postal notices sent to the registered keeper's address. Foreign-registered vehicles where the keeper cannot be identified may be stopped at the next border exit point. Fines can be paid online via the Lithuanian government e-services portal or at any Lithuanian bank branch.
Recent Changes (2026)
Rates Stable for 2026:
- No rate changes were introduced for 2026. The current schedule has been in place since the 2023 revision and the Lithuanian government has confirmed no adjustment is planned within the current budget cycle.
ANPR Network Expansion:
- LAKD completed installation of additional fixed enforcement cameras on the A1 (Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda) and A5 (Kaunas–Suvalkai) corridors in late 2025, increasing automated detection coverage on the most-travelled international transit routes.
evignette.lt Portal Upgrade:
- The official purchase portal received a UX overhaul in January 2026 including improved multilingual support (Ukrainian added), faster plate validation, and Apple Pay / Google Pay integration.
Rail Baltica Construction Impact:
- Rail Baltica infrastructure works are causing periodic lane reductions on the A5 (Kaunas–Polish border) and selected P routes in the Kaunas region through 2026–2027. Allow additional journey time on these corridors.
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations:
- A tourist driving through Lithuania from Poland to Latvia in a single day needs only the EUR 6 (1-day, Category I) vignette — one of the cheapest short-stay road charges in the EU.
- A driver spending a week in Lithuania (e.g. business travel between Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda) is better served by the EUR 12 (7-day) vignette than two separate 1-day purchases.
- Residents or frequent visitors making 6 or more trips per year will find the EUR 100 annual vignette breaks even after approximately 17 day-trips — strongly cost-effective for regular users.
- Heavy truck operators should compare the 30-day (EUR 60, Category III) and annual (EUR 330) options based on trip frequency; the annual vignette pays for itself after about 24 monthly vignettes.
Major Tolled Routes:
- A1 (Via Baltica): Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda — the primary east–west corridor and busiest road in Lithuania, running to the Klaipėda port
- A2: Vilnius–Panevėžys — main north–south artery toward the Latvian border
- A5: Kaunas–Suvalkai (Polish border) — key international transit route, part of the Pan-European TEN-T network
- A6: Vilnius toward the Belarusian border — used for transit to Belarus and Kaliningrad
Border Crossing Advice:
- Buy the vignette online before crossing into Lithuania — this avoids queues and ensures the plate is registered before ANPR cameras can detect the vehicle on the road
- Set the activation date to the exact day of entry, not earlier, to avoid wasting validity days
- If crossing from Belarus, note that the Medininkai corridor can have lengthy border processing times; having the vignette pre-purchased removes one step from the procedure
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the vignette cover all roads in Lithuania?
The vignette is required on all A (motorway), G (main road), and P (regional road) routes. Municipal streets and local roads within towns and cities are not covered by the vignette requirement. Road signs marking the start of an A, G, or P route signal that vignette use is mandatory from that point.
Does a Latvian or Estonian vignette work in Lithuania?
No. Each Baltic state operates its own separate vignette system. A Latvian e-vignette is valid only on Latvian roads, and an Estonian vignette covers only Estonian roads. If driving through all three Baltic countries, a separate vignette is needed for each.
I made a mistake with the license plate when purchasing. Can I correct it?
Yes, but only before the vignette's activation date. Log in to your evignette.lt account and submit a plate correction request. Once the vignette has activated, corrections are not possible and it is treated as invalid for the actual vehicle — a new purchase is required. Always double-check the plate entry before confirming payment.
Are electric or hybrid vehicles exempt from the vignette?
No. Lithuania does not offer vignette exemptions for electric or hybrid vehicles. All motor vehicles using national roads must carry a valid vignette regardless of fuel type or emissions classification. This position may be reviewed as Lithuania advances its EV infrastructure targets, but no exemption is in place for 2026.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my trip?
A vignette that has not yet reached its activation date can be cancelled for a full refund through the evignette.lt portal. Once the activation date has passed, no refund is available regardless of whether the roads were actually used. Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start date to allow processing time.
Do I need a vignette for the Suwalki Gap / Kaliningrad transit routes?
Yes. Any vehicle transiting Lithuanian territory — including the A5 corridor between Poland and Kaliningrad — must hold a valid Lithuanian e-vignette for the duration of time spent on Lithuanian national roads. Transit status does not exempt a vehicle from the vignette requirement.
Lithuania vs. Neighbouring Countries
Lithuania borders Latvia, Poland, Belarus, and the Kaliningrad exclave of Russia. The table below compares road charging systems relevant to drivers travelling across the Baltic and Central European region.
| Country | System Type | Car Annual Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | E-vignette (plate-based) | EUR 100 | All A, G, and P national roads |
| Latvia | E-vignette (plate-based) | EUR 54 | All state roads |
| Estonia | E-vignette (plate-based) | EUR 50 | All national roads |
| Poland | e-TOLL distance-based (trucks) + tolled motorway sections (cars) | Varies by route; cars pay per tolled section | A1, A2, A4 motorways; trucks on all national roads |
| Belarus | BelToll OBU + vignette (cars) | ~EUR 35–50 depending on usage | Major motorways |
Official Resources
- evignette.lt — Official e-vignette purchase portal (LAKD)
- Lithuanian Road Administration (LAKD) — Road network information, enforcement policy, and official documentation
- Transport Inspectorate (Transporto inspekcija) — Enforcement, penalties, and compliance information
