Yes! All residents—citizens and foreign nationals with a declared place of residence—must pay monthly CHI contributions. Employed residents have this covered by their employer. Without CHI, you’ll pay for healthcare yourself.

You must pay CHI until you officially declare your departure. Once your residence is updated and you’re no longer taxed in Lithuania, contributions stop.

CHI covers:

• Permanent residents of Lithuania

• Foreign nationals temporarily residing in Lithuania who are legally employed, and their minor family members

• Unaccompanied foreign minors

• Individuals granted subsidiary or additional protection

• UK citizens under the UK-EU withdrawal agreement

• Individuals covered by EU social security coordination or international agreements

• Displaced persons

You can, but CHI contributions are still mandatory for permanent residents.

• Employed: Your employer handles it.

• Freelancers/self-employed: You pay through Sodra. Book a consultation here.

CHI provides access to:

• Healthcare services in Lithuania

• European Health Insurance Card for emergencies abroad

• Medical rehabilitation, certain medicines, and medical aids

• Documents proving your entitlement to benefits (S1 form)

• Cross-border healthcare reimbursement

Need help? Contact NHIF at [email protected] or call +370 5 232 2222.