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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit LT?

No visa needed. Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter Lithuania visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area for tourism. ETIAS pre-travel authorization is not yet required as of 31 May 2026, but is expected to launch in Q4 2026. Lithuania is a member of the Schengen Area, so Canadian citizens holding an ordinary passport do not need a visa for short tourist or business visits. The allowance is up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, and this limit is cumulative across ALL Schengen countries (not 90 days per country). The Canadian government (Travel.gc.ca) confirms "Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days." Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen area, and it should have been issued within the previous 10 years. As of 31 May 2026, no electronic pre-authorization is mandatory. However, two EU systems affect this route: the Entry/Exit System (EES), a biometric border-registration system that began rolling out in October 2025 / April 2026 (recording fingerprints and a facial image instead of passport stamps), and ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), a EUR 20 online travel authorization expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026 with a subsequent grace period. Once ETIAS is live and enforced, Canadians will need an approved ETIAS before boarding, but it is NOT a visa. Travelers should carry proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and travel insurance, as Schengen border officers may request these.
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.
Canada (PR)Living in Canada as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free short stay (Schengen Area)
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
No fee (EUR 0). ETIAS, when it launches in Q4 2026, will cost EUR 20
consular fee only
Processing time
None required for entry today; ETIAS approval (from late 2026) is typically minutes to 96 hours
standard track
Validity
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure from Schengen; issued within the last 10 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport is valid
Ensure your Canadian ordinary passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area and was issued within the previous 10 years.
· Passport· 3-month rule
/02
Verify your 90/180 Schengen allowance
Count any days already spent in ANY Schengen country in the past 180 days. You may stay up to 90 days total across the whole zone, not 90 days per country.
· 90/180 rule· Cumulative
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of onward or return travel, evidence of sufficient funds, accommodation details, and travel insurance. Border officers can request these even for visa-free entry.
· Proof of funds· Return ticket
/04
Check ETIAS status before you fly
ETIAS is not required yet (as of May 2026) but is expected to launch in Q4 2026. Confirm on the official EU site whether it is mandatory by your travel date and apply at travel-europe.europa.eu if so.
· ETIAS· Q4 2026
/05
Register biometrics at the border (EES)
On arrival at your first Schengen entry point, complete Entry/Exit System registration (fingerprints and facial image) instead of receiving a passport stamp.
· EES· Biometrics
/06
Enter Lithuania and track your days
Present your passport and documents to the border officer. Keep a record of your entry/exit dates to stay within the 90-day limit.
· Entry· Day count
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
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Canadian ordinary passport valid 3+ months beyond departure from Schengen
required
Passport issued within the previous 10 years
required
Proof of onward or return travel
required
Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay
recommended
Confirmed accommodation or host details
recommended
Travel/medical insurance for the trip
recommended
Day count confirming you are within the 90/180 Schengen limit
required
ETIAS authorization (only once it becomes mandatory in/after Q4 2026)
conditional
Be prepared for EES biometric registration at the border
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Short-stay tourist entry (visa-free)EUR 0No visa or entry fee for Canadian ordinary passport holders
ETIAS travel authorizationEUR 20Not yet in force; expected from Q4 2026. Free for applicants under 18 or over 70
EES biometric registrationEUR 0No charge; biometric capture at the border
Total estimate0EUR 20incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

ETIAS online application (from Q4 2026)
Minutes to 96 hours
Most approvals are near-instant; some applications can take up to 96 hours or longer if additional review is needed.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Schengen visa waiver for Canada
Canada has a visa-waiver arrangement with the Schengen Area, so ordinary passport holders need no visa for short stays.
High
/02
Tourism or business under 90 days
Visits for tourism, business, or family that stay within 90 days in 180 qualify for visa-free entry.
High
/03
Stay exceeds 90 days or is for work/study
Long stays, employment, or study require a national long-stay (D) visa or residence permit, not the visa waiver.
Medium
/04
ETIAS becomes mandatory
Once ETIAS launches (expected Q4 2026), visa-free travelers will need an approved authorization before boarding.
Medium
/05
Insufficient documents at border
Lacking proof of funds, return travel, or a passport meeting validity rules can lead to refused entry despite the visa waiver.
Low
/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
Canada to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed visa-free Schengen short stay (90/180) for Canadian ordinary passports via Travel.gc.ca; noted EES rollout and pending ETIAS launch expected Q4 2026.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa to visit Lithuania for tourism?
No. Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter Lithuania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as Lithuania is part of the Schengen Area.
Is the 90-day limit just for Lithuania?+
Do I need ETIAS to travel to Lithuania now?+
What is the EES and does it affect me?+
How long must my passport be valid?+
Can I work or study in Lithuania on the visa waiver?+
/11 — Passport tools

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