How to get a Lithuania visa from South Africa

• This is the type of visa meant for sightseeing, recreational and relaxation purposes.
• Holders of this visa type can also visit relatives and friends in the country.
• You are however not allowed to take up any job in the country.
• You need a letter of invitation from the person in Lithuania you are visiting.
• The address and phone number of the person you are visiting should be included in the invitation letter.
• You are restricted from taking a course in one of the institutions of learning in the country.
• Original birth certificate of minors should be presented during the visa application process.
• Overstaying the duration of your visa is an offense.
• The visa fee is €60 and it is valid for 90 days.

• This is for the business-minded people travelling to Lithuania.
• This people aim to foster a good working relationship with business partners in Lithuania.
• You are allowed to have business meetings with partners and also sign business contracts.
• You are also allowed to attend business meetings, conferences and trade fairs during your stay in the country.
• A letter of invitation from your business partner in Lithuania which should include the address of the company.
• Letter from your current employer approving your business leave. The duration of your stay in Lithuania should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Minors should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
• Evidence of family ties which shows you have the intention of returning to South Africa.
• Also included in the letter, the company should state coverage of expenses.

• This visa is suitable for students who have been enrolled into a university of choice.
• Such people are not allowed to take up work.
• You need a working permit to take up work in the country.
• A letter of approval from the university you have been enrolled to confirming enrolment into the university.
• Letter of consent from applicant’s parent is required if the applicant is a minor.
• The original copy of minor’s birth certificate is required.
• Proof of sustenance for the duration of stay in the country.
• A valid medical insurance is required.
• This visa type costs €60.

• People whose health is not in the best of condition are the ones entitled to this visa type.
• The holders of the visa need to get medical treatments that are not available in their home country in Lithuania.
• A medical report stating the confirmation of the ailment is required.
• Receipt of the full payment of the medical fees should also be presented.
• After receiving treatment, patients are required to return to South Africa.
• For minors, an original copy of birth certificate is required.
• You are not allowed to take up paid work during your time in the country.
• This visa is not valid for tourism purposes.
• The visa takes 15 days to be processed.
• The visa costs €60.

• This is a visa type mainly for government officials.
• The visit Lithuania to try to improve the bilateral relationship between their home country and Lithuania.
• An official invitation letter is needed.
• A valid means of identification of the applicant should be tendered.
• If your visit in the country is not official, you will not be issued this type of visa.
• You are not allowed to take up work with this visa while you are in the country.
• Visa application form of minors should be submitted by parents or legal representatives.
• A letter from the South African government stating your status in the government. Your purpose of visit and duration of stay in the country should also be stated.
• The visa takes 15 days to be processed.

• This visa is for travelers making a short stop in the country.
• Travelers who want to board a connecting flight from Lithuania to their destination country are the ones who need this visa type.
• The confirmed flight ticket to the destination country is required. You need to have the visa of the country you are visiting.
• Minors application form should be submitted by their parents.
• A valid medical insurance is needed.
• You are not allowed to tour the country.
• Applicants of this visa type cannot take up paid employment while they are in the country.
• It is a single-entry visa that is valid for 24 hours.

No, you cannot travel for business on a tourist visa. You will need to get a business visa.

Yes, Lithuania is in the Schengen area.