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- Capital
- Vilnius (VNO)
- Dialing Code
- + 370
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +2
- Daylight Savings Time
- Last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October: UTC / GMT +3
- Language
- Lithuanian
- Best Time to Go
- May - September
- Currency
- Lithuanian Litas (LTL)
Travel Tips
- It is recommended that visitors carry a copy of their passport at all times
- Russian, English and a number of local dialects are widely spoken
- Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but may be cloudy due to high mineral content
- Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
Last updated 18 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of South Africa
235 Grosvenor St., Hatfield 0028, Pretoria
Telephone: +27 (0)12 760 9000
Email: amb.za@urm.lt
Email (visas): kons.za@urm.lt
Website: za.mfa.lt/en
Applications for consular services are accepted by appointment only
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 16
March: 11
April: 5 - 6
May: 1, 3
June: 7, 24
July: 6
August: 15
November: 1 - 2
December: 24 - 26
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
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
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Rabies
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from South African Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden

