Thailand to Lithuania visa requirements

Yes. Thai ordinary passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before traveling to Lithuania for tourism. Thailand is on the EU visa-required list (Annex I of Regulation 2018/1806), so there is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or eVisa channel. ETIAS does not apply to Thai nationals because it is only for visa-exempt travelers. Lithuania is a full member of the Schengen Area, and Thailand appears in Annex I of EU Regulation 2018/1806, meaning Thai citizens must hold a valid visa to cross the external Schengen border. For tourism or a short visit, the correct document is a uniform Schengen Type C short-stay visa, which permits a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area, not just Lithuania. The 90/180 rule is cumulative: travelers must count every day spent in any Schengen country within the rolling 180-day window. Thai applicants apply through the official channel in Bangkok. Lithuania does not maintain a visa-issuing embassy in Thailand, so applications are typically handled via VFS Global, which collects applications on behalf of the Lithuanian (or a representing Schengen) consulate, or through the embassy of a Schengen partner that represents Lithuania. The standard adult visa fee is EUR 90 (approximately THB 3,500, payable in local currency), with reduced fees for children. Applicants must provide travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, confirmed round-trip flights, accommodation, proof of funds, and evidence of ties to Thailand. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization expected to launch in late 2026) does NOT apply to Thai nationals because it only covers visa-exempt nationalities; Thai travelers continue to need a full Schengen visa regardless of ETIAS rollout. Travelers should apply 3-6 weeks ahead, as standard processing is up to 15 calendar days but can extend to 30-45 days in busy periods.