Country guide
Lithuania
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Schengen area
Yes
Currency
Lithuanian Litas (LTL)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa). Daylight savings from last Sunday March to last Sunday October: UTC / GMT +3 (1 hour ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 370
Best time to go
May - September
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but may be cloudy due to high mineral content. Bottled water is available. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated.
Travel tips
It is recommended that visitors carry a copy of their passport at all times.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders.
Lithuania is a member of the Schengen Agreement.
- If you intend to visit only Lithuania, you must apply at the Embassy of Lithuania / Visa Application Centre.
- If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay.
- If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry.
REQUIREMENTS
- See General Schengen Requirements
In addition:
- The Schengen visa application form should be filled in on the following website: www.migracija.lt. Once submitted electronically, the file must be printed and signed.
- Refer to the checklist for the order of submitting supporting documentation. Checklist must be completed and signed.
- An appointment must be made for the submission of documents and biometrics - email kons.za@urm.lt.
- Copy of the personal information (data) page of passport and all previous visas
- Proof of sufficient funds of minimum of 40 (forty) Euros, per person, per day
Issuing authorities
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of South Africa
235 Grosvenor St., Hatfield 0028, Pretoria
Tel: +27 (0)12 760 9000
Email: amb.za@urm.lt
Email (visas): kons.za@urm.lt
Web: za.mfa.lt/en
Applications for consular services are accepted by appointment only.
Visa processing time
Apply at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit. Not more than 6 months before the visit.
Visa validity
Stays of up to 90 days in a 180 day period
Visa cost
Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free
Fees must be paid via debit / credit card. No cash accepted.
SA representative
Representation accredited from SA Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Rabies, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 16; Mar 11; Apr 5-6; May 1, 3; Jun 7, 24; Jul 6; Aug 15; Nov 1-2; Dec 24-26