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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit LT?

No visa. As an EU citizen, a French passport holder can travel to Lithuania freely for any length of stay with just a valid passport or national ID card. ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens. France and Lithuania are both member states of the European Union and the Schengen Area. Under EU freedom of movement rules, French citizens do not need a visa to enter Lithuania and are not subject to the Schengen 90/180-day short-stay limit that applies to non-EU travelers. A French national may enter, live, work, or study in Lithuania using only a valid French passport or national identity card. The upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation (expected to go live in late 2026) applies only to visa-exempt non-EU nationals and does NOT apply to EU citizens such as the French. Likewise, the Entry/Exit System (EES) registering external Schengen border crossings does not apply to EU citizens. For stays longer than three months, French citizens are simply expected to register their residence with the Lithuanian Migration Department, but no visa or residence permit is required. In short, this is one of the simplest travel scenarios: a valid travel document is the only requirement.
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
No visa required (EU freedom of movement)
Maximum stay
Unlimited (no 90/180 limit for EU citizens; register if staying over 90 days)
per entry
Entries
Multiple / unlimited
from issue date
Visa fee
0 EUR
consular fee only
Processing time
None
standard track
Validity
Tied to validity of passport or national ID card
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your document is valid
Check that your French passport or national identity card is valid on the day of travel. Lithuania accepts both for entry by EU citizens.
· Passport or ID card· Valid on travel date
/02
Book travel - no visa needed
Book flights or other transport directly. No visa, eVisa, or ETIAS application is required for French citizens entering Lithuania.
· No visa· No ETIAS
/03
Travel within Schengen
France and Lithuania are both in the Schengen Area, so there are typically no systematic border checks. Carry your travel document at all times in case of spot checks.
· Schengen Area· Carry ID
/04
Enter Lithuania
Present your passport or national ID card if asked. As an EU citizen you are not registered in the Entry/Exit System (EES) and face no stay-day counting.
· EES not applicable
/05
Stay as long as needed
There is no 90/180-day cap for EU citizens. For tourism and short visits no further action is required.
· No stay limit
/06
Register if staying over 90 days
If you intend to remain in Lithuania for more than three months, declare your residence with the Lithuanian Migration Department (Migracijos departamentas) to obtain an EU citizen residence certificate.
· Only if >90 days· Migration Department
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Valid French passport OR national identity card
required
Document valid on the day of travel
required
Return or onward travel booking (recommended, not mandatory)
recommended
Proof of accommodation (recommended for convenience)
recommended
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/CEAM) for healthcare access
recommended
Travel or health insurance
optional
No visa application
not-required
No ETIAS authorisation
not-required
No Entry/Exit System (EES) registration
not-required
Residence registration only if staying over 90 days
conditional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist / short-stay visa0 EURNot required - EU citizens travel visa-free
ETIAS authorisation0 EURNot applicable to EU citizens
EU citizen residence certificate (only if staying >90 days)0 EURRegistration with Migration Department; nominal or no fee
Total estimate0 — 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

No application required
Immediate
French citizens enter Lithuania on arrival with a valid passport or ID card; no advance authorisation or processing is needed.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU freedom of movement
France and Lithuania are both EU member states, so French citizens have the right to enter, reside, and work in Lithuania without a visa.
High
/02
Both countries in the Schengen Area
Internal Schengen borders mean no systematic passport checks between France and Lithuania.
High
/03
ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens
The ETIAS travel authorisation launching in late 2026 targets only visa-exempt non-EU nationals, not EU passport holders.
Medium
/04
No Schengen 90/180 limit for EU nationals
The 90-days-in-180 short-stay rule applies to third-country nationals; EU citizens may stay indefinitely.
Medium
/05
Residence registration for long stays
Stays over three months require registering residence, though this is a formality, not a visa.
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
France to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed visa-free travel via EU freedom of movement and Schengen membership against official EU (Your Europe) sources; ETIAS confirmed not applicable to EU citizens.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do French citizens need a visa for Lithuania?—
No. As EU citizens, French passport holders travel to Lithuania visa-free and can stay indefinitely. Only a valid passport or national ID card is required.
Can I enter Lithuania with just my French national ID card?+
Does ETIAS apply to me as a French citizen?+
Is there a 90-day limit on how long I can stay?+
Will my passport be stamped or registered in the EES?+
What should I do if I plan to live in Lithuania long-term?+
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