
Lithuania
RestrictedOnline Sales
Prohibited
Offline Sales
Allowed
Legal Age
18+
Ban Scope
None
Allowed Product Types
Pod SystemDisposableRefillable
Purchase Channels
Convenience StoreSupermarket
Required Certifications
EU TPD
Complete Policy Details
Latest Developments
On April 14, 2026, the Lithuanian State Taxation Office updated its consumption tax guidelines, clarifying the consumption tax responsibilities, applicable tax rates, exemptions, and compliance requirements for heated tobacco products and electronic cigarette liquids. The updated rules set the consumption tax rate for electronic cigarette liquids at EUR 1.56/mL. For heated tobacco products, the consumption tax rate is EUR 100.6 per 1000 units.
Policy Trends
Electronic cigarettes are legal in Lithuania and regulated as tobacco products. It can be purchased at regular retail stores, but online sales are prohibited.
The consumption tax on electronic cigarettes is about 10% of the traditional cigarette tax rate.
3. A consumption tax will be levied on electronic cigarette liquids, with the latest tax rate of EUR 1.56/mL in 2026. The consumption tax obligation arises when the product is produced, acquired, imported, or received for commercial purposes without paying the consumption tax.
4. The government is tracking the flow of taxable goods for consumption tax through digital monitoring systems, and internal movements within the EU must follow computerized monitoring systems and use electronic administrative documents.
Taxation
Electronic cigarette liquid consumption tax: EUR 1.56/mL (updated in April 2026)
Consumption tax on heated tobacco products: EUR 100.6 per 1000 units
Sales Channel Restrictions
It is allowed to purchase electronic smoking devices in general retail stores - electronic smoking devices are considered products related to tobacco products, so retail sales can only be conducted with a valid license issued by the municipal authorities. -Online sales banned - health claims on e-cigarettes prohibited - vending machine sales may be restricted
Age Restrictions
18+
Flavour Restrictions
There are flavor restrictions. GSTHR confirms that Lithuania has flavor restrictions, meaning certain non tobacco/non menthol flavors are prohibited.
Product Specifications
Nicotine concentration: ≤ 20 mg/mL (EU TPD standard)
Cigarette cartridge capacity: ≤ 2 mL; bottled e-liquid ≤ 10 mL
Prohibited additives: Inducing ingredients such as taurine, caffeine, pigments, etc
Flavor restrictions exist (refer to section 4.5 for specific prohibitions), including restrictions or prohibitions on non tobacco/non menthol flavors such as fruits, candies, desserts, etc
Hardware Requirements
Child proof and tamper proof containers must be used
Leak proof design must comply with the EU TPD standard (EN 16156 leak proof standard)
Battery safety must comply with CE certification (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU) and IEC 62133 standard
Mandatory consumption tax invoice (heating tobacco products must be affixed with consumption tax stamp "banderoles")
Packaging Requirements
Mandatory health warning on packaging
The packaging must use containers that are child resistant and tamper proof
The legislative draft (to be reviewed during the period of 2025-2026) requires the display of national smoking cessation hotline contact information on tobacco product packaging, electronic cigarette flyers, and retail areas.
The legislative draft clarifies the administrative procedures for evaluating tobacco product notifications submitted through the EU-CEG portal, introduces national fees, and sets standardized timelines for evaluation and market placement.
Advertising Restrictions
Advertising is regulated and has restrictive regulations to limit promotional activities.
Notification Requirements
Pre market notification requirement: Manufacturers and/or importers must submit a notice to the Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control Department regarding electronic cigarettes and their filling containers intended for sale in the Lithuanian market, submitted by brand name and product type.
The notification must be submitted 6 months before the first launch into the Lithuanian market.
It must be submitted in accordance with the EU EU-CEG common notification format, including ingredient information, emission data, etc.
For new tobacco products (including e-cigarette variants), if the product is on the list and 6 months have passed since the first notification was submitted, it is allowed to be sold in Lithuania.
Must submit: ingredient list (including all additives), emission data (aerosols), toxicological information, nicotine dosage information, product component description, packaging samples, etc.
Policy Documents
The Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Control of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Related Products (February 23, 2004) - the main law for the regulation of electronic cigarettes
2026 Consumption Tax Update Plan: Updated National Consumption Tax Regulations, covering electronic cigarette liquids (announced on January 5, 2026)
Lithuanian Government Decree No. 200: On Authorizing the Implementation of the Law on the Control of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Related Products
Lithuanian Government Decree No. 74: Notification Submission Procedure for Approval of Tobacco Products, Electronic Cigarettes and Their Filling Containers, and New Tobacco Products
EU TPD Directive (2014/40/EU) Domestic Conversion Regulation
Competent Authorities
Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control Department (NTRAKD): product notification reception, electronic cigarette registration, market supervision
Ministry of Health: Policy formulation, health risk assessment
State Tax Inspectorate under the Ministry of Finance: Collection of Consumption Tax, Issuance of Consumption Tax Guidelines, Tax Compliance Inspection
Ministry of Finance: Development of consumption tax regulations and coordination of EU directives
Municipalities: Retail License Issuance
Lithuanian Customs Department: Import Control
Policy Details
On April 14, 2026, the Lithuanian State Taxation Office updated its consumption tax guidelines, clarifying the consumption tax responsibilities, applicable tax rates, exemptions, and compliance requirements for heated tobacco products and electronic cigarette liquids. The updated rules set the consumption tax rate for electronic cigarette liquids at EUR 1.56/mL. For heated tobacco products, the consumption tax rate is EUR 100.6 per 1000 units.
Electronic cigarettes are legal in Lithuania and regulated as tobacco products. It can be purchased at regular retail stores, but online sales are prohibited.
The consumption tax on electronic cigarettes is about 10% of the traditional cigarette tax rate.
3. A consumption tax will be levied on electronic cigarette liquids, with the latest tax rate of EUR 1.56/mL in 2026. The consumption tax obligation arises when the product is produced, acquired, imported, or received for commercial purposes without paying the consumption tax.
4. The government is tracking the flow of taxable goods for consumption tax through digital monitoring systems, and internal movements within the EU must follow computerized monitoring systems and use electronic administrative documents.
Last Updated: 2026-10