Can a foreigner buy in Vilnius?

EU/EEA citizens: yes, freely. Non-EU citizens: yes, with no restrictions on residential property.

What can foreigners own in Lithuania?

Apartments freely; non-EU buyers need government consent for land plots.

Lithuania · EUR

Real estatein Lithuania

Lithuania has a transparent Land Register and a growing tech sector. Vilnius is the capital and largest city. sivrce opens with Vilnius and Kaunas.

Registry path

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3D map

0%no transfer tax

Registrų centrasthe digital registry

Consentnon-EU landbuyer step

VAT 21%on new builds

What a purchase really costs

200 000 € home in Lithuania

Notary fee + registry (no transfer tax) (0.7%): 1 400 €
Notary & registry (≈0.4%): 800 €
Cash needed at closing: 202 200 €

≈ +1.1% over the price. No transfer tax in Lithuania — notary fees scale with price and the Registrų centras entry is token. New builds from VAT developers add 21% VAT. Foreigners buy apartments freely; non-EU need government consent for land. The registry is digital and fast; the notarial deed is mandatory.

Rentals run on rules

The rent side, in three lines

Deposits run one to two months (užstatas).
Leases commonly run 12 months with 3-month notice.
Deposit cap of two months applies where the law of obligations governs.

Vilnius prices off a fintech boom; Kaunas off industry and the students.

The market is transparent with a digital Land Register. EU/EEA buyers have full rights.

Vilnius is an emerging tech hub; affordable vs Baltic neighbours. Snipiskes is premium.

sivrce.com/lt is the canonical Lithuania URL. Listings publish only when verified.

FAQ

Can a foreigner buy in Vilnius?: EU/EEA citizens: yes, freely. Non-EU citizens: yes, with no restrictions on residential property.
What can foreigners own in Lithuania?: Apartments freely; non-EU buyers need government consent for land plots.

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