Health
Family doctor, booking appointments, costs and insurance, emergency care, mental health.
In this topic
- 01
Registering with a Family Doctor
How to register with a family doctor (GP) in Lithuania step by step: choosing a clinic, what you will be asked for, and clinics in Vilnius where you can register.
- 02
Booking a Doctor's Appointment
How to book an appointment with your family doctor in Lithuania, what to bring, how to ask for an appointment in English, and when you need a referral to a specialist.
- 03
Emergency Medical Care
What to do in a medical emergency in Lithuania, including the emergency number, your right to emergency care regardless of insurance status, and the difference between emergency and routine care.
- 04
Is Healthcare Free in Lithuania?
What compulsory health insurance (PSD) covers, what you may still have to pay for, and what to do if you are not insured.
- 05
Health Insurance in Lithuania (SODRA / PSD)
How compulsory health insurance works in Lithuania, who is covered, and how to check and maintain your insured status.
- 06
Mental Health Support in Lithuania
Free and low-cost emotional support and mental health resources available in Lithuania, including helplines, GPs, and specialist services.
- 07
Medicines and Pharmacies in Lithuania
How pharmacies work in Lithuania, the difference between prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and how reimbursed medicines can reduce your costs.