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
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.
Category:
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.
