Information on financial support is available from the city’s social services centres and social benefits offices (Vilnius: 8 700 35545). Some benefits are provided by municipalities, others by the State Social Insurance Fund Board (SODRA ).

Some information about financial support can be found here (in Lithuanian).

Citizens of Ukraine legally residing in the Republic of Lithuania have the right to apply to all banks and other financial institutions (e.g. electronic money institutions, credit unions) providing payment services. Their list (including contact details) is available on the Bank of Lithuania website . Citizens of Ukraine need a valid passport or another identity document.

Possible limitations:

• if a person does not have a valid identity document, i.e. the condition to have a valid identity document is mandatory;
• if a person is on the list of persons subject to sanctions.

SEB Bank, Citadele Bank, Luminor Bank, Šiaulių Bankas publicly announce that you can open a bank account free of charge with these banks.

• You can register for a visit to a SEB Bank branch online or by phone +370 5 268 2800 (I-V 8.00-20.00). More information here (in Lithuanian).
• You can register for a visit to a Citadele Bank branch by phone +370 5 221 9091. More information here (in Lithuanian).
• For information on opening a Luminor Bank account for Ukrainians, click here .
• You can register for a visit to a Šiaulių Bankas branch by calling 1813 or online by selecting the nearest branch. More information here (in Lithuanian).

You can exchange your hryvnia to euro at the best exchange rate at Florinus.lt currency exchange (40 hryvnia / 1 euro). The exchange rate is currently limited to €300 per person. Please bring proof of identity.

Top Exchange and Valiuta24 also exchange hryvnia. Please note that the value of the hryvnia is significantly reduced. We recommend that you call any exchange office before you go and ask them if they buy hryvnia.

See a list of other exchange points here .

Since October 10, any citizen of Ukraine with the status of a refugee can carry out exchange operations in the branches of Šiaulių bankas located in Vilnius, Kaunas, Šiauliai, Klaipeda and Telšiai.

But there are certain limitations:

• limit on the amount of exchange - no more than 10 thousand hryvnias
• only banknotes from 100 to 1000 hryvnias
• damaged or defective banknotes cannot be exchanged for euros
• the exchange rate is set by the NBU (published weekly on the website of the Bank of Lithuania)

There is also a fee for the operation - 2.5 euros. Consider this when you plan to make an exchange.

Regarding taxation in Lithuania, you can read on the website of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania .

For tax issues, you can also consult Vilnius University Legal Clinic. They provides free legal assistance to all war refugees from Ukraine. Consultations are available in Lithuanian, English and Russian:

• Ask a question at ukraina@teisesklinika.lt
• By phone, WhatsApp and Viber – call the hotline for Ukrainians: +370 623 26 041 (weekdays 10:00-18:00)
• In-person, at office at Vilniaus g. 25, Vilnius (with prior registration) – registration form .

For more information about legal assistance at the VU Law Clinic, click here .

Primary legal aid in Lithuania is also provided by municipal specialists. You can find information about primary legal aid in different cities on the municipalities’ websites. Secondary legal aid is administered by the State Guaranteed Legal Aid Service (appointing a free lawyer, mediation procedures). Link to the website of the service.

Legal aid is also provided free of charge (pro bono) by some lawyers and legal assistants .

Regarding taxation in Lithuania, you can read on the website of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania .

For tax issues, you can also consult Vilnius University Legal Clinic. They provides free legal assistance to all war refugees from Ukraine. Consultations are available in Lithuanian, English and Russian:

• Ask a question at ukraina@teisesklinika.lt
• By phone, WhatsApp and Viber – call the hotline for Ukrainians: +370 623 26 041 (weekdays 10:00-18:00)
• In-person, at office at Vilniaus g. 25, Vilnius (with prior registration) – registration form .

For more information about legal assistance at the VU Law Clinic, click here .

You can transfer money from Lithuania to Ukraine via an international transfer or money transfer at a corresponding provider or a bank.

For an international transfer at the bank you have to fill out a special form and usually pay fees. Other special money transfer providers (e.g. Western Union, Moneygram, Wise, Revolut, Paypal) are often a cheaper and faster alternative.