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July 6, 2026 - the Consulate General of Lithuania in Chicago is closed in observance of the National holiday Added 2026-06-30 Please be advised that on July 6, 2026—State Holiday (Coronation of King Mindaugas of Lithuania) and National Anthem Day—the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago will be closed.
Vilnius to Host the Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy Added 2026-03-26 From 7 to 12 June 2026, Vilnius will host the 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM). This will be a major international event of the Catholic Church in Lithuania, bringing together around 5,000 participants from countries across the world. The Congress will invite believers and people of good will to come together for prayer, reflection, encounters and dialogue, seeking a renewed understanding of how to...
Changes to the Procedure for Issuing National Visas Effective July 1, 2023 Added 2023-06-24 On July 1, 2023, amendments to the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Legal Status of Foreigners will come into force. As of July 1, foreigners who are outside the territory of the Republic of Lithuania must submit their applications for national visas through the external service provider chosen by the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania. More...
The Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago will be closed on Monday, April 10th Added 2023-04-03 The Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago will be closed on Monday, April 10th, as Lithuanians celebrate the second day of Easter. In case of urgent consular issues, please, call 24/7 telephone line +370 5 236 2444, or write at e-mail pilieciai@urm.lt
Attend the North American Lithuanian Business Forum on June 7-8 in Chicago Added 2023-03-31 North American Lithuanian Business Forum (NALB Forum) – the premier event of the year highlighting the strong business ties between Lithuania and North America and importance of connecting transatlantic commerce leaders in dialogue and partnership. The genesis of NALB Forum goes back to 2019 when Lithuanian professionals and clubs met at the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to brainstorm about...
The Consulate General will be closed on November 1st and 2nd Added 2022-10-31   Please be informed that the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania will be closed on 1 and 2 of November due to All Saints' and All Souls' Days.
Budrys discusses strengthening regional security, defence and deterrence with members of the US Congress Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October in Warsaw, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with members of the US Congress Gary Peters, Kevin Cramer and Marc Veasey.
Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Johan Pellissier, President of Airbus Europe, and other company representatives in the margins of the Warsaw Security Forum.
Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October, a representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Lithuania was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presented with a note of strong protest over Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its relentless attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys arrived in Poland, where he will attend the Warsaw Security Forum.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The meeting took place in the margins of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, where support for Ukraine was one of the key topics on the agenda.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys, attending the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, called on EU Member States to take more decisive action to strengthen European security, increase pressure on Russia and maintain the momentum of Ukraine’s EU integration.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán in the margins of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council. The ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, EU enlargement and Ukraine’s EU accession process.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, on the margins of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement. Their discussions focused on the EU’s preparedness for enlargement and Ukraine’s accession negotiations.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is participating in the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Ahead of the meeting, addressing journalists, the Minister highlighted two priorities: increasing pressure on Russia and accelerating Ukraine’s path towards EU membership.
Added 2026-10-09 On 9 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with researchers at the Institute of Baltic Region History and Archaeology of Klaipėda University to discuss the importance of research on antisemitism, Holocaust remembrance and Jewish studies.