Embassy of Lithuania in Ottawa, Canada; address 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, K2P 1P1, Ottawa; phone +16135675458. Head of mission: Egidijus Meilunas.…
Head of mission: Egidijus Meilunas, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Mr. Arunas Staskevicius, Honorary Consul General (as listed in the diplomatic list of Canada, 1 Apr 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Arūnas Staškevičius, Honorary Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Lithuania, 3 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Paul Victor Kuras, Honorary Consul General (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Christopher Juras, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Lithuania is an appealing destination for some Canadian travelers, offering a unique array of attractions within the Baltic region. While it doesn't attract the same volume of tourists as larger European countries, it presents distinct experiences that could interest a portion of the 5 million Canadians who travel abroad annually.
Lithuania is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Canada. According to the Global Peace Index, Lithuania ranks 31st out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively safe environment, though it is not as safe as Canada, which ranks 11th. In terms of crime statistics, Lithuania has a murder rate of 2.6 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Canada's rate of 2.1. For female murders, the rates are 1.5 in Lithuania compared to 1.0 in Canada. When looking at organized crime, Lithuania scores slightly better in some areas, with a mafia group index of 3.5 compared to Canada’s 5.0, indicating less presence of organized crime. However, Lithuania has higher scores in state crime (4.0) compared to Canada (2.0). Overall, while Lithuania has some crime concerns, it remains a safe country for tourists, especially when compared to global standards. Travelers should exercise standard precautions, as they would in any foreign country.