South Africa Visa RequirementsFor Lithuania passport holders
Lithuanian citizens need a visa to visit South Africa. Apply at the South African embassy.
Lithuania passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa.
Apply at the South African embassy in Helsinki or Stockholm. Submit passport, application form, photos, financial documents, and return ticket.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Lithuanian Passport
Must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your intended departure from South Africa. At least 2 blank non-visa pages.
Visa Application Form (BI-84)
Completed South African visa application form.
Passport-Size Photos
Two recent color photographs per South African Embassy specifications.
Bank Statements (3 months)
Recent bank statements demonstrating sufficient funds.
Return or Onward Ticket
Confirmed return or onward flight reservation.
Accommodation Confirmation
Hotel booking or host invitation letter for South Africa.
Current Travel Situation
Lithuania to South Africa: What You Need to Know
Lithuanian citizens require a visa to enter South Africa, costing approximately $60 USD for up to 90 days.
Application: Apply at the South African embassy. The nearest for Lithuanians is in Helsinki or Stockholm.
How to Get There
No direct flights from Vilnius. Connect via Amsterdam (KLM, outstanding nonstop to Johannesburg and Cape Town), Frankfurt, or London. Total travel time approximately 14 to 18 hours.
Money & Banking
South Africa uses the South African Rand (ZAR). Cards accepted at tourist establishments. Cash for informal markets.
Practical Tips
South Africa combines extraordinary wildlife (Kruger, Sabi Sands, Hluhluwe), Cape Town (one of the world's great cities: Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape Winelands), the Garden Route (Knysna Lagoon, Tsitsikamma forest), and Johannesburg (Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, the Constitutional Court).
Best time: May to September for wildlife (dry season, animals congregate at water holes).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa to visit South Africa?
Yes. Lithuanian citizens require a visa at approximately $60 USD for up to 90 days. Apply at the South African Embassy in Helsinki or Stockholm.
Is there a Lithuanian community in South Africa?
South Africa has a small but historic Baltic community. Lithuanian Jewish immigrants settled in South Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making Lithuanian Jews (Litvaks) an important part of the South African Jewish community. Prominent South African families with Lithuanian Jewish roots include the Oppenheimers.
What is the Garden Route in South Africa?
The Garden Route is a stretch of the Eastern and Western Cape coastline known for its lush indigenous forests, dramatic coastal scenery, whale watching (Hermanus, June to November), the Tsitsikamma forest and gorge, the Cango Caves, and the charming towns of Knysna (lagoon, oysters) and George (golf). It is typically driven over 3 to 5 days from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
How do I get from Vilnius to South Africa?
No direct flights. Best connection via Amsterdam (KLM nonstop to Johannesburg and Cape Town), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), or London. Total travel time approximately 14 to 18 hours.
What is the best national park in South Africa for a Big Five safari?
Kruger National Park (Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces) is the most accessible and most famous, easily reached from Johannesburg. For a more exclusive experience, the Sabi Sands Game Reserve (adjacent to Kruger, private concessions) offers extraordinary leopard sightings. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi in KwaZulu-Natal is the best park for white and black rhino.
What is the history of Robben Island in Cape Town?
Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years behind bars. It is accessible by ferry from the Cape Town V and A Waterfront. Tours are often led by former political prisoners. It is a profound and moving visit, central to understanding South Africa's apartheid history and transition to democracy.