Is Cocaine legal in Lithuania?

Legal status

Controlled under the Criminal Code — possession without intent to distribute (Art 259) up to 2 years; distribution/production (Art 260) 2–12 years, particularly large quantity 5–15 years; cannabis Schedule I; no death penalty (EU)

Consequences if caught

Cocaine is controlled in Lithuania under the Criminal Code (Arts 259/260) and the Law on Control of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances. In Lithuania (EU; no death penalty), the Criminal Code distinguishes possession without intent to distribute (Art 259) from production or distribution (Art 260). Possession without intent to distribute (Art 259) draws up to 2 years (a fine, restriction of liberty, arrest or imprisonment). [reported] Since 2017 administrative liability for personal-use possession was abolished, making it criminal-only, though a 2017 amendment introduced a narrow administrative path for very small first-time amounts that is applied inconsistently. Distribution or production (Art 260) draws 2–12 years, rising to 5–15 years for a particularly large quantity; import or export is treated as aggravated trafficking under Art 260. Lithuania is noted as unusually punitive, and cannabis is Schedule I.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Lithuania (EU; no death penalty), the Criminal Code (Baudžiamasis kodeksas) distinguishes possession without intent to distribute (Art 259) from production or distribution (Art 260). Possession without intent to distribute (Art 259) draws up to 2 years (a fine, restriction of liberty, arrest or imprisonment). [reported] Since 2017 administrative liability for personal-use possession was abolished, making it criminal-only, though a 2017 amendment introduced a narrow administrative path for very small first-time amounts that is applied inconsistently. Distribution or production (Art 260) draws 2–12 years, rising to 5–15 years for a particularly large quantity; import or export is treated as aggravated trafficking under Art 260. Lithuania is noted as unusually punitive, and cannabis is Schedule I. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Lithuania’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.