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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit LT?

HK ordinary (HKSAR) passport holders can visit Lithuania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area for tourism. No visa is required as of 31 May 2026. Lithuania is a member of the Schengen Area, and Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to the entire Schengen zone, including Lithuania, for short stays. The allowance is up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, counted cumulatively across ALL Schengen countries (not per country). This is confirmed by the Hong Kong Immigration Department's official visa-free access list. Your HKSAR passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years. At the border you may be asked to show proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, accommodation details, and travel medical insurance. A new requirement, ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), is scheduled to launch in the last quarter of 2026 with a transitional grace period into 2027. ETIAS is NOT a visa but an online pre-travel authorisation costing EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70), valid 3 years or until passport expiry. As of 31 May 2026 ETIAS is not yet mandatory, so HK travellers can currently fly to Lithuania without it. Travellers planning trips in late 2026 and beyond should monitor the official EU ETIAS site and apply once the system goes live.
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.
Hong Kong (PR)Living in Hong Kong 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)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple (within the 90/180 limit)
from issue date
Visa fee
None (EUR 0); ETIAS EUR 20 from Q4 2026
consular fee only
Processing time
None required currently
standard track
Validity
Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, issued within last 10 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport eligibility
Ensure you hold a valid HKSAR ordinary passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
· HKSAR passport· 3-month validity
/02
Verify you have not used your 90/180 allowance
Count any days already spent in ANY Schengen country in the previous 180 days. The 90-day limit is cumulative across the whole zone, not per country.
· 90/180 rule· Cumulative
/03
Book travel and accommodation
Arrange your flights to Lithuania (or another Schengen entry point) and confirmed accommodation. Keep proof of onward or return travel.
· Return ticket· Hotel booking
/04
Arrange travel medical insurance
Although not strictly mandatory for visa-free entry, carry travel medical insurance covering the Schengen Area; border officers may ask to see it.
· Recommended· Schengen coverage
/05
Check ETIAS status before late-2026 trips
ETIAS launches Q4 2026. As of now it is not required, but for trips in late 2026 onward, check travel-europe.europa.eu and apply online if it has become mandatory.
· ETIAS Q4 2026· Monitor
/06
Present documents at the Schengen border
On arrival show your passport and, if asked, proof of funds, accommodation, return ticket, and trip purpose. Your passport will be stamped (or registered via EES).
· Border check· Passport stamp
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 8 complete
Valid HKSAR ordinary passport (3+ months beyond departure, issued within 10 years)
required
Proof of onward or return flight ticket
required
Confirmed accommodation details (hotel booking / host invitation)
required
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Travel medical insurance covering the Schengen Area
recommended
Day count confirming you are within the 90/180 limit
required
ETIAS authorisation (only once mandatory, from Q4 2026)
conditional
Return/onward itinerary and trip purpose explanation
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen short-stay visa feeEUR 0Not applicable - HK passport holders are visa-exempt
ETIAS travel authorisationEUR 20From Q4 2026; free for under-18 and over-70 applicants; not yet required
Travel medical insurance (optional)EUR 15-60Indicative cost for a short trip; recommended but not mandatory
Total estimate0EUR 20incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

ETIAS online authorisation
Minutes to 96 hours
Online application once ETIAS is live (Q4 2026). Most approvals are near-instant; allow up to 96 hours.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa exemption refused at border
Entry is at the discretion of border officers; failing to show funds, return ticket, or accommodation can lead to denial.
Low
/02
Exceeding the 90/180 day limit
Days spent in other Schengen countries count toward the limit; overstaying triggers fines and entry bans.
Medium
/03
Passport validity insufficient
Passport not valid 3+ months beyond departure or older than 10 years may be rejected.
Medium
/04
Missing ETIAS (future trips)
Once ETIAS becomes mandatory in late 2026/2027, travelling without it will lead to denied boarding.
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
HK to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed visa-free 90/180 Schengen access for HKSAR ordinary passports via HK Immigration Department; noted ETIAS launch scheduled for Q4 2026 (not yet mandatory).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do HK passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?
No. HKSAR ordinary passport holders can enter Lithuania and the wider Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism or short visits.
How long can I stay?+
Do I need ETIAS now?+
What passport validity do I need?+
What might I be asked at the border?+
Can I work in Lithuania on visa-free entry?+
/11 — Passport tools

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