🇱🇹 Lithuania

Buying Property in Lithuania: A Guide for Foreign Buyers

Apartments in Lithuania cost from €2,700 to €2,700 per m² across the cities we track. Expect to pay another 1–3% of the price in taxes and fees.

Can foreigners buy property in Lithuania?

No restrictions for foreign buyers

Foreigners can buy apartments freely. Land ownership is restricted to EU/EEA, OECD and NATO-member nationals, but this does not affect apartments.

Tax ID you'll need: Lithuanian personal code or foreigner's tax ID

How to buy, step by step

  1. 1Check the Centre of Registers records
  2. 2Sign a preliminary agreement and pay a deposit
  3. 3The notary drafts the purchase contract
  4. 4Sign the contract before a notary and pay the price
  5. 5The notary registers the transfer at the Centre of Registers

What it costs

A 60 m² apartment in Vilnius at the average €2,700/m² costs about €162,000. Purchase taxes and fees add roughly €1,620–€4,860. Full breakdown of Lithuania property taxes and costs.

Vilnius€2,700/m² · gross yield 4.9%

Mortgages and residency

Approx. 50–70% LTV; mostly for residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Lithuania?↓
Foreigners can buy apartments freely. Land ownership is restricted to EU/EEA, OECD and NATO-member nationals, but this does not affect apartments.
How much are buying costs in Lithuania?↓
Typically 1–3% of the purchase price for a resale apartment, including transfer tax, notary or legal fees and registration.
How much does an apartment cost in Lithuania?↓
Average prices range from €2,700/m² to €2,700/m² across 1 cities; in Vilnius a 60 m² apartment costs about €162,000.
Can non-residents get a mortgage in Lithuania?↓
Approx. 50–70% LTV; mostly for residents.
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Last reviewed 2026-10. General information, not tax or legal advice: rates change and often depend on region and buyer status, so confirm with a local notary, lawyer or tax adviser. Sources: LRT: Lithuanian parliament approves real estate taxes, Grant Thornton Lithuania: 2026 tax reform overview.