Healthcare in Lithuania for expats
How the healthcare system works for a foreign resident — whether you can use public care, how good it is, and what private cover actually costs. Information current as of 2026; verify current rules before relying on it.
System
Universal public
Tax- or contribution-funded national care that legal residents can use — often free or very low-cost once you're enrolled.
Care quality
Private cover
$40–100/mo
Healthy adult, 30–45. Get a quote.
Public access for foreign residents
Compulsory Health Insurance (PSD) covers residents whose contributions are paid — automatically for employees, self-paid for the self-employed and for permanent residents with no other basis — and cover starts from the month contributions begin, after which you register with a clinic and a family doctor.
Official source →What works well
Contributions are modest, cover is comprehensive once you are in, and Vilnius and Kaunas both have strong private clinics with English-speaking doctors at a fraction of Nordic prices.
What to watch out for
Skip a month of contributions and cover stops — this catches self-employed arrivals — and public specialist queues are long enough that most working residents keep a private policy for speed.
Healthcare eligibility, costs, and system rules change and vary by residency status, nationality, region, and age. This is directional information current as of 2026 — not medical or insurance advice. Confirm your access eligibility with the official source and get a private quote for your own situation before relying on either.
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Healthcare in Lithuania: FAQ
Can I use public healthcare in Lithuania as an expat?
Compulsory Health Insurance (PSD) covers residents whose contributions are paid — automatically for employees, self-paid for the self-employed and for permanent residents with no other basis — and cover starts from the month contributions begin, after which you register with a clinic and a family doctor.
How much does private health insurance cost in Lithuania?
For a healthy adult aged 30–45, comprehensive local or international cover in Lithuania typically runs about $40–100 per month. Premiums rise with age, pre-existing conditions, and plan breadth — treat this as a starting band and get a personalised quote for your situation.
What is the healthcare quality like in Lithuania?
Lithuania's healthcare rates as "Good" by international measures. Contributions are modest, cover is comprehensive once you are in, and Vilnius and Kaunas both have strong private clinics with English-speaking doctors at a fraction of Nordic prices.
What should expats watch out for with healthcare in Lithuania?
Skip a month of contributions and cover stops — this catches self-employed arrivals — and public specialist queues are long enough that most working residents keep a private policy for speed.
What type of healthcare system does Lithuania have?
Lithuania runs a "Universal public" healthcare model. Tax- or contribution-funded national care that legal residents can use — often free or very low-cost once you're enrolled.