Looking for an eSIM in Lithuania (eSIM Lietuvoje)? The three Lithuanian mobile networks, Telia, Bitė and Tele2, all support eSIM. A local eSIM suits you if you live in Lithuania or stay for months. If you're just visiting, a data-only travel eSIM that you install before you fly is simpler because you set it up at home with no store visit. This guide compares both options and shows how to set them up.
If all you need is data, pick a Lithuania plan sized to your stay. You buy it online, install it on Wi-Fi at home and it connects when you land in Vilnius. It has no phone number, so you keep your home number for calls and texts. If you want a number, the Bouygues Telecom plan Travel Basic+ comes with a French +33 number and unlimited calls and SMS within Europe.
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eSIM providers in Lithuania at a glance
Apple's list of carriers that offer eSIM on iPhone includes Telia, Bite and Tele2 for Lithuania. Telia is listed for eSIM Quick Transfer, and Bite and Tele2 are listed for eSIM activation on prepaid plans for international travelers (Apple: carriers that offer eSIM service on iPhone). Here's how your options compare:
- Tele2: says all its private and business customers can use an eSIM. You get it in a store or by calling 117.
- Telia and EŽYS: EŽYS is Telia's prepaid brand and sells eSIM plans in its app.
- Bitė: listed by Apple for eSIM, including prepaid plans for international travelers. We couldn't load Bitė's own eSIM page, so check bite.lt for current steps.
- Travel eSIM: sold online by providers like SimOptions. Data only, ready before you leave, and it runs on Lithuanian networks.
Local plans give you a Lithuanian number, but you must verify your identity. A travel eSIM gives you data and nothing else. Which one fits depends on how long you stay and whether you need a local number.
Telia and EŽYS eSIM
Telia is the network behind EŽYS, its prepaid brand. On the EŽYS eSIM page, you download the EŽYS app, choose a plan and activate the eSIM on your phone, without a physical SIM. You pick your number during setup. Some special-offer plans are only for a new eSIM number and only in the app. The page also says EU plans include data across EU countries, and that you need to turn roaming on when you travel.
Telia's own pages didn't load for us, so we can't confirm its postpaid eSIM steps. If you're a Telia customer, ask in a Telia store or in your Mano Telia account.
The identity rule for prepaid lines
Since January 1, 2025, everyone who uses a prepaid service in Lithuania must verify their identity with the provider. EŽYS says new customers who don't register can't use the service. Foreign citizens who can't register online can go to a Telia store with an ID card, passport or driver's license. EŽYS also says an EŽYS number can only be activated in Lithuania or elsewhere in the EU (EŽYS: registration). Other prepaid brands follow the same law, so expect an ID check.
Tele2 eSIM
According to Tele2's eSIM page (in Lithuanian), all private and business customers can use an eSIM. If you already have a Tele2 SIM, you go to any Tele2 store or call 117, and the staff replace your SIM with an eSIM. You get a unique QR code and scan it to activate the eSIM on your phone. New customers can ask for an eSIM instead of a plastic SIM.
One limit to know: Tele2 says the eSIM can't be used for the MOBILE ID digital signature service. The page doesn't say which ID you need or whether the eSIM costs extra, so ask in the store.
Bitė eSIM
Bitė is the third network, and Apple lists it for eSIM on iPhone, including prepaid plans for international travelers. Bitė's website blocked our checks, so we can't give you plan details. Open bite.lt before you travel to see the current eSIM steps and prices. Its prepaid brand is LABAS, and prepaid numbers need the same identity registration.
Travel eSIM for Lithuania
Visiting for a week or two, with day trips to Trakai, Kaunas or the Curonian Spit? A travel eSIM is usually the easier choice. You buy it online, receive a QR code by email and scan it at home. It activates when you arrive. SimOptions Lithuania plans run on Bitė, Tele2 and Telia, so you get local coverage without a local contract.
- Lithuania plans: data only, from 1 GB for 3 days up to 100 GB for 180 days, with top-ups. See them on our Lithuania eSIM page.
- Europe plans: one eSIM for Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and more. See Europe eSIMs.
- With a phone number: Bouygues Telecom plans like Travel Basic+ and My European eSIM give you a French +33 number with calls and SMS.
Not sure which plan? Our best eSIM for Lithuania guide matches plans to trip length. Going on to Riga or Tallinn? Check Latvia and Estonia.
Europe 20GB (data only, 15 days) · Travel Basic+ (French +33 number, 15 days) · My European eSIM 30GB (French +33 number, 30 days) · See all Europe eSIMs
Which eSIM should you choose?
- Short visit, data only: a Lithuania travel eSIM. No store visit.
- Baltic trip: a Europe eSIM, so you don't switch plans at each border.
- Visit with calls and SMS: a Bouygues Telecom plan with a +33 number.
- Living in Lithuania or staying for months: a local eSIM from Tele2, EŽYS or Bitė, with ID registration.
- EU phone plan from home: check your own provider first. Roam like at home applies in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine, within fair use limits (Your Europe: mobile roaming costs).
How to set up an eSIM in Lithuania
- Check your phone. It must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. Our supported devices list and compatibility check help.
- Buy and receive the eSIM. Travel eSIMs arrive by email as a QR code. Local eSIMs come from the carrier's app or store.
- Install it on Wi-Fi. On iPhone, follow Apple's guide Set up eSIM on iPhone. On Android, go to your network settings and add a mobile plan. Our install guide covers both.
- Choose the data line. If you keep your home SIM, set the eSIM for Cellular Data. See Apple's Using Dual SIM with an eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land, if your plan needs it.
If it doesn't connect, see how to fix an eSIM that isn't working.
FAQ: eSIM in Lithuania
Do Lithuanian carriers offer eSIM?
Yes. Telia, Bitė and Tele2 all appear on Apple's list of eSIM carriers for Lithuania, and Tele2 and EŽYS describe eSIM on their own pages.
Is there an eSIM for visitors to Lithuania (eSIM Lietuvoje)?
Yes. A travel eSIM from SimOptions works in Lithuania on local networks. It's data only.
Can tourists get a Lithuanian prepaid eSIM?
Possibly, but you must verify your identity first. EŽYS says foreigners can register in a Telia store with a passport, ID card or driver's license.
Which eSIM is best for Lithuania?
It depends on your trip. Our best eSIM for Lithuania guide compares plans by length of stay.
Will my eSIM work in Latvia and Estonia?
A Lithuania-only plan won't. A Europe plan covers all three Baltic states with one eSIM.
Can I get a Lithuanian +370 number?
Only from a local carrier, with ID registration. Travel eSIMs from SimOptions are data only, apart from the Bouygues plans with a French +33 number.
Do I need to turn on roaming?
For a travel eSIM, usually yes on the eSIM line only. Switch off roaming on your home SIM to avoid charges.
