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International law and proceedings

# European order for payment: when can the procedure be useful?

Cross-border debt recovery does not always require ordinary contentious proceedings; in suitable cases the European order for payment procedure may be available.

Updated 4 November 2026

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Published by Wise Law. Updated: 4 November 2026.

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## Cross-border character

The procedure concerns civil and commercial monetary claims with a cross-border element. Jurisdiction and the nature of the claim should be assessed before the application is made.

## Uncontested claim

The procedure is designed for claims that are not contested. If the defendant objects, the further route depends on the applicable procedural framework.

## Documents and formulation

The amount, basis of the claim, interest, party details and jurisdictional basis should be stated accurately to avoid delay caused by formal deficiencies.

## Enforcement abroad

Before starting, it is useful to consider where the debtor’s assets are located and what practical enforcement steps will be required in that country.

## Before seeking advice

Assess whether the monetary claim is cross-border and within the procedure’s scope. It is not a universal mechanism for all foreign debts. Prepare the basis of the debt, principal and interest calculations, debtor identity and service details. Plan for an objection as well: submitting the application does not guarantee that the matter will remain in a simplified procedure.

### Related competence area

[International law and proceedings](https://wlt.lt/en/services/international-law-proceedings.html)

## Official sources

1. [European e-Justice Portal: European payment order](https://e-justice.europa.eu/topics/money-monetary-claims/european-payment-order/lt_en)

This is general information about Lithuanian law, not an assessment of a specific case. The applicable law, procedural route and deadlines depend on the facts and the relevant date. For an individual assessment, contact the lawyers listed above.

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