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Baltic baroque and endless forests
A long-overlooked Baltic country, Lithuania surprises with one of Europe's largest baroque old towns, pine forests, lakes and a quiet, affordable character. For a Cameroonian traveler, it's a European gateway less crowded than Paris or Brussels, with fewer tourists and reasonable prices. Vilnius blends golden spires, cobbled lanes and a lively café-creative scene, while Trakai Castle on its lake and the Baltic coast offer real getaways. It's intimate, green, culturally rich Northern Europe, perfect for a short eye-opening trip.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Lithuania has no embassy in Cameroon: the consular section of the French Embassy in Yaoundé receives Schengen visa applications for Lithuania. You submit in person at a TLScontact centre, by appointment (fingerprints and photo). Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 working days before departure.
Required documents
- Passport under 10 years old, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen application form + recent ID photo
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 cover)
- Round-trip ticket and hotel booking
- Recent bank statements and proof of employment or income
Good to know
- •No Lithuanian embassy in Cameroon: France represents Lithuania for Schengen visas (consular section of the embassy in Yaoundé).
- •Apply to the country of main destination within the Schengen trip.
- •The financial file is decisive: show consistent statements and enough funds for the whole stay.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-76Gather the visa documents
Passport under 10 years old, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages · Completed and signed Schengen application form + recent ID photo · Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 cover) · Round-trip ticket and hotel booking · Recent bank statements and proof of employment or income
- J-66Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Decision usually within 15 calendar days, up to 45 days if a closer examination is needed. Apply at least 15 working days before departure. + safety margin.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
480 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFANo direct flight: stopover via Istanbul (Turkish), Paris, Brussels or Warsaw, then on to Vilnius. Total 11 to 17h.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Vilnius Old Town
One of Europe's largest baroque ensembles, UNESCO-listed: churches, hidden courtyards and the bohemian Užupis quarter.
Trakai Castle
Red-brick fortress set on an island in the middle of a lake, 30 minutes from Vilnius; an absolute postcard.
Hill of Crosses
Near Šiauliai, this pilgrimage site covered with thousands of crosses is one of the country's most moving places.
Kaunas
Former capital, a UNESCO-listed city of modernist architecture, lively and student-driven.
Curonian Spit
A sandbar of vast dunes between lagoon and Baltic Sea, a UNESCO nature paradise.
TV Tower and markets
Panorama over Vilnius and a dive into local life at Halės and Kalvarijų markets.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius, settle in and a first evening in the old town.
- D2
Day 2: Baroque old town, cathedral, Užupis and local cafés.
- D3
Day 3: Excursion to Trakai Castle and a Karaite lunch by the lake.
- D4
Day 4: Train to Kaunas, modernist architecture and student atmosphere.
- D5
Day 5: Nature day in the forests and lakes around Vilnius.
- D6
Day 6: Excursion to the Hill of Crosses or relaxing with city museums.
- D7
Day 7: Final amber shopping, a stroll and transfer to the airport.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Lituanie
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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