{"id":2064,"date":"2026-04-01T08:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asmeninisntbrokeris.lt\/?p=2064"},"modified":"2026-10-16T05:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:31:08","slug":"can-foreigners-buy-property-in-lithuania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asmeninisntbrokeris.lt\/en\/naudingi-patarimai\/ar-uzsienietis-gali-pirkti-busta-lietuvoje-viskas-ka-reikia-zinoti-apie-procesa-ir-ribojimus\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a foreigner buy property in Lithuania? Everything you need to know about the process and restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Updated 13 October 2026 \u00b7 Author: Sandra Jakul\u0117, real estate agent in Vilnius since 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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In short<\/p>\n

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Lithuania. Citizens of EU, NATO and OECD countries<\/strong> follow the same rules as Lithuanians, including buying land. Citizens of other countries can buy flats and houses, but not the land<\/strong>. Citizens of Russia and Belarus without a temporary or permanent residence permit in Lithuania cannot buy property. Buying property does not give you a right to live in Lithuania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Lithuania remains an attractive country for real estate investment, but the buying process is not the same for every foreigner. Depending on your citizenship, the way to the keys of your own home can be either very simple or legally complicated.<\/p>\n

1.<\/span> Who can buy property in Lithuania?<\/h2>\n

Lithuanian law divides foreigners into two main groups:<\/p>\n

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EU, NATO and OECD citizens<\/h3>\n

For example Germany, the USA, the UK or Canada. The same rules apply as for Lithuanians: you can freely buy flats, houses and land plots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Citizens of other countries<\/h3>\n

For example Ukraine, Georgia or Kazakhstan. You can freely buy buildings only<\/strong> (flats or houses), but you cannot own land in Lithuania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2.<\/span> The key difference: a flat or land<\/h2>\n

If you are not from an EU, NATO or OECD country, the land question is essential:<\/p>\n