Bilateral Visa Waivers Europe: Stay Beyond 90 Days
Australians and New Zealanders can stay in Europe beyond 90 days using bilateral visa waivers. Learn how it works and where it applies.
May 27, 2026
Published 04 Sep 2025
How soon can I travel across Europe after getting residency?
Your travel freedom begins the moment you receive your residency card. Enjoy immediate, unrestricted, border-free travel across the entire 27-country Schengen Zone.
Your travel freedom begins the moment you receive your residency card. Enjoy immediate, unrestricted, border-free travel across the entire 27-country Schengen Zone.
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Application Process and Timeline
Immediately. Once you receive your Lithuanian residency card, you gain full access to the Schengen Area, allowing border-free travel across 27 EU countries without the 90-day tourist limit.
Whether you plan to spend summers in Italy, ski in Austria, or set up business meetings in Germany, your residency gives you the freedom to live and travel across Europe without constant visa applications or entry restrictions.
