Property in Lithuania: buying and support
Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda: buildings and apartments are open to foreigners; separate conditions apply to land for non-EU citizens.
Why Lithuania
EU, eurozone and Schengen
A clear legal framework and no currency risk for European buyers.
Vilnius — demand from IT and fintech
Vilnius, with its developed IT and fintech sector, generates rental demand from working professionals.
A low entry threshold
A low entry threshold compared with Western Europe.
Honestly, about land: a separate check for non-EU citizens
Foreigners buy buildings and apartments freely, but conditions on land plots for non-EU citizens require a separate check before the deal.
Honestly, about taxes: we rely on a local lawyer
The annual property tax applies only to properties above a set value threshold; we confirm the calculation and thresholds with a local lawyer, since public sources on Lithuanian taxation for foreigners are inconsistent.
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Send a requestHow the purchase works
- 1
We map your goal
Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda, and budget.
- 2
We check the property in the real estate register
Owner and encumbrances.
- 3
We confirm the land conditions
If the property comes with a plot and the buyer is a non-EU citizen.
- 4
Preliminary contract with a deposit
We fix the terms.
- 5
Notarisation
We execute the deal before a notary.
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Title registration
We register the title in the real estate register.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Lithuania?+
Yes, foreigners acquire buildings and apartments. Separate conditions apply to land plots for non-EU citizens, and these need checking before the deal if the property includes land.
Does buying property grant residency in Lithuania?+
No. A purchase is not a ground for a residence permit. Status is obtained on other grounds: work, study, business or family reunification.
Who handles the transaction?+
A notary. They verify the parties' rights, attest the contract and arrange registration of title in the real property register. The notary's tariff and registration fees form the bulk of transaction costs.
Is there an annual property tax?+
For individuals it applies to property above a set value threshold; for most modestly priced housing it does not arise. The thresholds and basis of calculation should be confirmed with a local lawyer for your circumstances.
Where is rental demand in Lithuania?+
Principally in Vilnius, where demand comes from the IT and fintech sectors and from students, and to a lesser extent in Kaunas. Klaipėda is a port and largely seasonal market with different demand dynamics.
Will a bank lend to a non-resident?+
Lithuanian banks focus on residents with local income; credit is available to non-residents on a limited basis. Purchases from abroad are normally planned on the buyer's own funds.
Why do you not quote exact tax rates?+
Public sources on Lithuanian property taxation for foreign buyers are inconsistent. We publish only figures we can verify and refer the rest to a local lawyer — that is more honest than quoting a plausible but inaccurate rate.
Do you have property in Lithuania?+
Not in the public catalogue at present. If the market interests you, send us a request — we will source through our partner network and clarify the land conditions if you need a property with a plot.
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Overview
Lithuania is a small EU market with a modest entry price and a growing Vilnius. Foreigners acquire buildings and apartments; the conditions attaching to land for non-EU citizens require separate checking.
Why buy here
Membership of the EU, the eurozone and Schengen: a clear legal framework and no currency risk for European buyers. Vilnius, with a developed IT and fintech sector, generates rental demand from working professionals. A modest entry price compared with Western Europe.
Taxes, costs and yield
Benchmarks for taxes, purchase and holding costs and rental yield. Exact figures depend on the property and your situation.
The main purchase costs are the notary's tariff and registration fees. Annual property tax for individuals applies above a set value threshold.
The main purchase costs are the notary's tariff and registration fees; legal services and agency commission are charged separately. Annual property tax for individuals applies to property above a set value threshold; for most modestly priced housing it does not arise. The basis of calculation and the thresholds should be confirmed with a local lawyer — public sources on Lithuanian property taxation for foreign buyers are inconsistent, and we do not publish rates we cannot verify.
1. Check the property in the real property register. 2. Clarify the conditions attaching to land where the property includes a plot and the buyer is from outside the EU. 3. Preliminary contract and deposit. 4. Notarial execution of the transaction. 5. Registration of title in the real property register.
Lithuanian banks lend mainly to residents with local income; credit is available to non-residents on a limited basis.
Buying property in Lithuania does not grant residency. Status is obtained on grounds unrelated to a purchase: work, study or business.
Rental demand concentrates in Vilnius and, to a lesser extent, Kaunas; Klaipėda is a port and seasonal market. The market is small, so a property's liquidity depends on location more than it would in a larger country. We do not currently list property in this country in our public catalogue. If the market interests you, send us a request — we will source through our partner network and support the transaction.
What to bear in mind: — the conditions attaching to land for non-EU citizens differ from those for buildings and must be checked before the deal; — the market is small and a property's liquidity depends heavily on location; — on tax detail, rely on a local lawyer rather than generalised guides. Checked in September 2026. Thresholds, rates and programme terms change — confirm the current requirements with a lawyer in the country before you buy.
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