Received a parcel from abroad? Declare it yourself!
Updated:Can I declare it myself?
You can declare the parcel yourself if:
- The parcel is for your personal use.
- The customs value of the goods does not exceed 1,000 euros.
- You did not pay VAT at the time of purchase (i.e., the seller did not apply the IOSS VAT scheme).
- The goods are not subject to excise duties.
If you already paid VAT at the time of purchase (the seller used IOSS), only the carrier (e.g., AB "Vežu pats", UAB "Vardenio siuntos"...) can declare it — not you. This is because the IOSS code is transmitted to the carrier via electronic systems, not directly to the buyer.
Note!
Before you begin, make sure you have everything you need:
- The parcel is already in Lithuania (while it is in transit, you won't have all the information needed to complete the declaration).
- You have the parcel tracking number and have received confirmation from the carrier that the parcel is in Lithuania.
- You have informed the carrier (post office or courier) that you will declare it yourself.
In Short
Step | What to do | How long it takes |
| 1 | Create a BAP account | 3–5 min (one time) |
| 2 | Obtain an EORI code | 3–5 min + up to 1 working day wait (one time) |
| 3 | Declare the parcel in iMDAS | 10–15 min (for each parcel individually) |
| 4 | Pay taxes | A few minutes (for each declaration individually) |
| 5 | Collect the parcel | Specified by the carrier |
How does it work?
The entire process is done online. If you are declaring for the first time, you will need to register and obtain an identification code (EORI). This is done once — the next time, you will start directly from declaring (i.e., step 3).
BAP is your personal account for accessing customs services provided electronically. Registration takes 3–5 minutes. When logging in, you will need to verify your identity; you can do this via your bank, using an e-signature, ID card, or a Center of Registers certificate.
After submitting the declaration, the system will calculate the taxes due (customs duty and VAT). You will be able to pay immediately — online. If you were not directed to pay the taxes immediately after submitting the declaration, your goods might have been selected for a customs control. You can check the status of your customs declaration at any time in the iMDAS client portal.
We recommend paying immediately. If you pay within a few hours, goods in the parcel might be released the same day. Payment must be made within 7 calendar days. If you do not pay on time, the goods will not be released, and you will have to start the declaration process again (assuming the carrier hasn't already sent the parcel back).
If you paid but the status has not changed within 24 hours — write an email to [email protected] and indicate the declaration number (MRN), the date of submission, and the date of payment. Once customs receives the payment, goods in the parcel is released, and you will receive it via your chosen delivery method
Sometimes this happens: the seller claims that VAT is included in the price, but the carrier still asks you to pay taxes in Lithuania. This occurs when the seller has not transmitted the IOSS VAT code to the carrier via electronic systems. VAT indicated on an invoice or a code sent by email is not sufficient proof — the carrier must receive the code directly.
In this case, you have two options:
- Refuse the parcel, or
- Pay the taxes in Lithuania and contact the seller for a VAT refund.