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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit LT?

No visa required. UAE ordinary passport holders can enter Lithuania visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, under the EU-UAE visa-waiver agreement. Lithuania is a member of the Schengen Area, and the United Arab Emirates has held a bilateral short-stay visa-waiver agreement with the European Union since 6 May 2015. As a result, UAE ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Lithuania for tourism or other short stays. They may enter and stay for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. As of 31 May 2026, no electronic travel authorization is yet required: the EU's ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is scheduled to become mandatory for visa-exempt nationals (including Emiratis) only in the last quarter of 2026. Until ETIAS goes live, travel remains genuinely visa-free with no online pre-authorization. The traveler must hold a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from Schengen and issued within the previous 10 years, and may be asked at the border to show proof of accommodation, return/onward travel, sufficient funds, and travel medical insurance.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free short stay (Schengen, EU-UAE visa-waiver agreement)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries within the Schengen Area
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (no visa fee; ETIAS EUR 20 expected from Q4 2026)
consular fee only
Processing time
None required before travel (until ETIAS launches)
standard track
Validity
Determined by the 90/180 Schengen rule
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport meets Schengen rules
Ensure your UAE ordinary passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and was issued within the last 10 years.
· Required· Before booking
/02
Verify you are within your 90/180 allowance
Count days already spent in any Schengen country over the rolling 180-day window so your Lithuania trip stays within the 90-day limit.
· Self-check
/03
Book travel and accommodation
Arrange return or onward tickets and confirmed lodging. Border officers may ask to see these as proof of a genuine short visit.
· Recommended
/04
Buy travel medical insurance
Obtain insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 in medical and repatriation costs valid across the Schengen Area, recommended for all visitors.
· Recommended
/05
Prepare supporting documents for the border
Carry proof of funds, accommodation, return travel and insurance. No visa sticker is needed, but entry is at the discretion of the border officer.
· At the airport
/06
Check ETIAS status before late-2026 trips
ETIAS is expected to become mandatory in Q4 2026. For trips from that point, apply for ETIAS online (EUR 20) before departure. It is not yet required as of mid-2026.
· Future requirement
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
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UAE ordinary passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within last 10 years
required
Within the 90-days-in-180 Schengen allowance
required
Return or onward travel ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000 coverage)
recommended
Evidence of purpose of visit (tourism itinerary)
optional
ETIAS authorization (only once mandatory, expected Q4 2026)
optional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen short-stay visa0Not applicable; UAE nationals are visa-exempt
ETIAS authorization (future)EUR 20Expected mandatory from Q4 2026; free for under-18s and over-70s
Travel medical insuranceEUR 10-40Optional but recommended; varies by trip length and provider
Total estimate0EUR 20incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

ETIAS online application (future)
Minutes to 96 hours
Once mandatory (expected Q4 2026), apply online; most approvals are near-instant but allow up to a few days.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU-UAE visa-waiver agreement
Since 6 May 2015 the UAE holds a bilateral short-stay visa-waiver agreement with the EU, exempting UAE nationals from Schengen visas.
High
/02
Lithuania is a Schengen member
Lithuania applies the common Schengen visa policy, so the EU-wide UAE exemption covers entry to Lithuania.
High
/03
ETIAS not yet in force
As of mid-2026 no electronic authorization is required; ETIAS is expected to launch only in Q4 2026.
Medium
/04
90/180 short-stay limit applies
Visa-free travel is capped at 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen states combined.
High
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
United Arab Emirates to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed visa-free short-stay access for UAE ordinary passport holders under the EU-UAE visa-waiver agreement; Lithuania is in the Schengen Area; ETIAS not yet mandatory (expected Q4 2026).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?
No. Under the EU-UAE visa-waiver agreement in force since 2015, UAE ordinary passport holders can visit Lithuania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long can I stay?+
Do I need ETIAS now?+
What must my passport satisfy?+
Can I work or study in Lithuania on this visa-free entry?+
What might border officers ask to see?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the UAE passport

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