Overstaying in Lithuania: fine, entry ban and enforcement
This is what Lithuania's own national law adds on top of the EU-wide entry-ban mechanism — every Schengen country runs that same baseline process, explained on the general overstay-penalties page, but the fine amount and exact enforcement style are set by each country individually.
Fine
EUR 70–300 (Code of Administrative Offences, Art. 538), for undocumented entry, stay, residence or transit
Entry ban
General Schengen entry bans of 1–5 years; up to 5 years specifically for failing to pay fines or discharge customs obligations under the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens
How it's enforced in practice
Irregular stay is classed as an administrative offense under Art. 538. Detention pending deportation is possible under the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, Art. 113(2), if the person is assessed as a flight risk. Figures come from a UNHCR Refworld-hosted translation of the relevant Lithuanian statutes, not a direct fetch of Lithuania's own legislative portal.
This is informational only, not legal advice — consult a qualified adviser if you're facing an actual return decision or entry ban.
Checked against official sources on 2026-09-16.