Lithuania Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (LTSA)
- Website: https://ltsa.lrv.lt
- Contact: flightpermit@ltsa.lt
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Non-EU carriers must submit Form C to LTSA. Permit valid 4 hours before to 48 hours after departure; validity cannot be extended.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration
- Lead Time: N/A - no permit required for ICAO member states on reciprocity basis
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only
Overflight permits not required for air carriers from ICAO member states that do not require permits for Lithuanian-registered aircraft on a reciprocity basis. Ferry, technical/fuel stopovers also exempt.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (LTSA)
- Lead Time: 2 working days before flight
- Validity: 4 hours prior to and 48 hours after indicated departure time; for exact number of flights in application; not extendable
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU carriers performing non-scheduled commercial flights from EU/EEA with landing in Lithuania or from Lithuanian airports to EU/EEA. EU carriers do not need permits for intra-EU flights.
Submit Form C to LTSA via flightpermit@ltsa.lt. Include insurance certificates, EASA TCO authorization (for non-EU carriers), ACC3 designation (for cargo from third-country airports). Applications accepted Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00, Fri 07:00-15:00 local time.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Lithuania is an EU and Schengen member state. LTSA handles flight permits. Form C is the standard application form. Permit validity is strict and cannot be extended.