Baltic Capital Partners – EU Migration Rule Change Summary – 2025
A comprehensive, country-by-country summary of EU migration rule changes in 2025, with key residency and visa updates taking effect from January 2026.
January 22, 2026
Published 04 Sep 2025
Can I travel freely across the EU after getting residency?
Travel freely across 27 Schengen countries without visas or time limits with Lithuanian residency.
Travel freely across 27 Schengen countries without visas or time limits with Lithuanian residency.
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Residency Benefits and Rights
Yes. Lithuanian residency provides border-free access to all 27 Schengen countries, including popular destinations like France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Greece.
This means, No visa applications for each country.
The ability to spend time in multiple EU countries as you wish.
Whether you want to enjoy summers in Italy, ski trips in Austria, or business meetings in Germany, your Lithuanian residency acts as your entry ticket to the entire Schengen Area.
Many clients use Lithuania as a base while traveling freely across Europe, taking full advantage of the seamless borders and convenient transport links within the EU.
