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/ Lithuania
Baltic baroque and endless forests
A long-overlooked Baltic country, Lithuania surprises with one of Europe's largest baroque old towns, pine forests, lakes and a quiet, affordable character. For a Cameroonian traveler, it's a European gateway less crowded than Paris or Brussels, with fewer tourists and reasonable prices. Vilnius blends golden spires, cobbled lanes and a lively café-creative scene, while Trakai Castle on its lake and the Baltic coast offer real getaways. It's intimate, green, culturally rich Northern Europe, perfect for a short eye-opening trip.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Apply for a Schengen visa through the VFS Global center or the embassy representing Lithuania for Cameroon (often via another EU embassy in Yaoundé). Book an appointment, prepare a complete file and give biometrics.
Required documents
- Valid passport (under 10 years, 3 months beyond return)
- Completed Schengen form and photo
- Travel insurance covering 30,000 EUR
- Round-trip flight and hotel bookings
- Proof of funds and bank statements
Good to know
- •Apply at the country of main destination within the Schengen trip.
- •Cameroonians must provide solid financial proof.
- •Book appointments early, often full weeks in advance.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
480 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFANo direct flight: stopover via Istanbul (Turkish), Paris, Brussels or Warsaw, then on to Vilnius. Total 11 to 17h.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Vilnius Old Town
One of Europe's largest baroque ensembles, UNESCO-listed: churches, hidden courtyards and the bohemian Užupis quarter.
Trakai Castle
Red-brick fortress set on an island in the middle of a lake, 30 minutes from Vilnius; an absolute postcard.
Hill of Crosses
Near Šiauliai, this pilgrimage site covered with thousands of crosses is one of the country's most moving places.
Kaunas
Former capital, a UNESCO-listed city of modernist architecture, lively and student-driven.
Curonian Spit
A sandbar of vast dunes between lagoon and Baltic Sea, a UNESCO nature paradise.
TV Tower and markets
Panorama over Vilnius and a dive into local life at Halės and Kalvarijų markets.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius, settle in and a first evening in the old town.
- D2
Day 2: Baroque old town, cathedral, Užupis and local cafés.
- D3
Day 3: Excursion to Trakai Castle and a Karaite lunch by the lake.
- D4
Day 4: Train to Kaunas, modernist architecture and student atmosphere.
- D5
Day 5: Nature day in the forests and lakes around Vilnius.
- D6
Day 6: Excursion to the Hill of Crosses or relaxing with city museums.
- D7
Day 7: Final amber shopping, a stroll and transfer to the airport.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Lituanie
Before you leave
What to pack
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