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Malaysia to Lithuania visa requirements

Malaysian ordinary passport holders can visit Lithuania visa-free for tourism, staying up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. No visa or pre-travel authorisation is required as of 3 June 2026. Lithuania is a member of the Schengen Area, and Malaysia is on the EU's list of visa-exempt third countries for short stays. A Malaysian ordinary passport holder may therefore enter Lithuania without a visa for tourism, business, family visits or transit, for a maximum of 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. This 90/180 limit is cumulative across ALL Schengen countries, not per country, so days spent in other Schengen states (e.g. France, Germany, Italy) count toward the same total. At the border you must satisfy a Schengen Borders Code check: a passport valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure and issued within the last 10 years, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, plus the purpose of your visit. As of June 2026 no electronic travel authorisation is yet required. ETIAS (the European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is scheduled to begin operations in the last quarter of 2026, after which visa-exempt nationals including Malaysians will need an approved ETIAS (fee EUR 20, valid 3 years, multiple entries) before travelling; it is not yet operational and not accepting applications. Separately, the Entry/Exit System (EES) — biometric registration of fingerprints and a facial image at the external border instead of passport stamps — has been progressively rolling out across Schengen borders during 2026; travellers should expect biometric enrolment on first entry. The verdict is therefore visa-free for a short tourist stay today, with ETIAS to be monitored before any trip from late 2026 onward.
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 visa exemption)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries within the 90/180 limit
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (no visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None — no application required
standard track
Validity
Tied to passport; 90/180 rolling window applies across the Schengen Area
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport meets Schengen validity rules
Your Malaysian ordinary passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the previous 10 years. Ensure at least two blank pages.
· Passport· 3-month rule
/02
Verify your trip fits the 90/180-day limit
Count any days already spent in ANY Schengen country in the last 180 days. Your total stay across all Schengen states must not exceed 90 days in that rolling window.
· 90/180 rule· Schengen-wide
/03
Prepare supporting documents for the border check
Carry proof of onward or return flights, confirmed accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation), travel medical insurance, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
· Border check· Documents
/04
Check ETIAS status before booking (late 2026 onward)
ETIAS is not required as of June 2026 but launches in the last quarter of 2026. Before any trip after launch, apply online for ETIAS (EUR 20) and obtain approval before departure.
· ETIAS· Monitor
/05
Be ready for EES biometric registration
At your first entry under the Entry/Exit System, you will provide fingerprints and a facial photo at the border instead of receiving a passport stamp. Allow extra time at the airport.
· EES· Biometrics
/06
Enter Lithuania and respect the conditions of stay
Present your passport and documents to the border officer at a Lithuanian port of entry (e.g. Vilnius Airport). Do not work on a visa-free entry and depart before your 90 days are used.
· Entry· Vilnius
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Malaysia -> Lithuania · Visa-free short stay (Schengen visa exemption)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredMalaysian ordinary passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within last 10 years
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least two blank passport pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedTravel medical insurance (strongly recommended; min EUR 30,000 cover)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredDays already spent in Schengen in last 180 days are within the 90-day cap
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredETIAS authorisation — only once the system goes live (late 2026)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
RecommendedPrepared for EES fingerprint and facial biometric enrolment at the border
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedProof of purpose of visit (itinerary, conference letter, etc.)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: EU — ETIAS official portal (Travel to Europe)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen tourist visa feeEUR 0Not applicable — Malaysians are visa-exempt for short stays
ETIAS authorisation (from late 2026)EUR 20Not yet required as of June 2026; applies once ETIAS is operational. Free for under-18s and over-70s
Entry/Exit System (EES) registrationEUR 0Biometric border registration is free of charge
Total estimate0EUR 20incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

ETIAS online application (from late 2026)
Minutes to a few days
Once live, most ETIAS approvals are near-instant, but allow up to 96 hours or longer if extra checks are needed. Not required today.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Malaysia is an EU visa-exempt nationality
Malaysian ordinary passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for short Schengen stays, so no visa is needed for tourism in Lithuania.
High
/02
Lithuania is a full Schengen member
Lithuania applies the common Schengen short-stay rules, including visa exemption and the 90/180-day limit.
High
/03
90/180-day rule is Schengen-wide and cumulative
Time spent in other Schengen states counts against the same 90-day allowance, a common source of overstay errors.
Medium
/04
ETIAS is coming but not yet live
From the last quarter of 2026 a EUR 20 ETIAS authorisation will be required; until then no pre-travel approval is needed.
Medium
/05
EES biometric registration is rolling out
Travellers should expect fingerprint and facial-image capture at the border during 2026 instead of passport stamps.
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
Malaysia to Lithuania route verified
Confirmed visa-free Schengen short-stay access for Malaysian ordinary passport holders against EU/EEAS sources. Noted ETIAS launch scheduled for Q4 2026 (EUR 20) and ongoing EES biometric rollout; no visa or authorisation required as of this date.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Malaysians need a visa to visit Lithuania?
No. Malaysian ordinary passport holders can enter Lithuania visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, because Malaysia is on the EU visa-exempt list and Lithuania is in the Schengen Area.
How long can I stay?+
Do I need ETIAS to travel to Lithuania now?+
What passport validity do I need?+
What is the EES and will it affect me?+
Can I work or study in Lithuania on visa-free entry?+
/11 — Passport tools

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