German Embassy in Vilnius
Embassy 
Germany Vilnius, Lithuania
- Address
- Z. Sierakausko g. 24, 03105 Vilnius
- Phone
- +37052106400
- Website
- wilna.diplo.de
Head of mission: Dr. Cornelius Zimmermann, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 12 January 2026
At Z. Sierakausko g. 24, 03105 Vilnius, the German embassy in Vilnius represents Germany towards Lithuania. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 17 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Vilnius
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter der Botschaft sind telefonisch montags bis donnerstags von 8.00 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr sowie freitags von 8.00 Uhr bis 15.00 Uhr erreichbar. Telefon: (+370) 5 210 64 00 Die Rechts- und Konsularabteilung ist ausschließlich nach Terminvereinbarung montags bis freitags für den Besucherverkehr geöffnet. Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier Die Mitarbeiterinnen erreichen Sie telefonisch montags bis donnerstags zwischen 13.30 Uhr und 15.00 Uhr erreichbar unter: (+370) 5 210 64 32. In Notfällen (Passverlust) erreichen Sie die Telefonzentrale der Botschaft unter +370 5 210 64 00. Außerhalb der Dienstzeiten erreichen Sie in Notfällen deutscher Staatsangehöriger den deutschsprachigen Bereitschaftsdienst (bis 22 Uhr) unter der Telefonnummer +370 650 55510. Zur Gewährleistung einer weitest möglichen Barriere-Freiheit für Behinderte (Gehörlose) ist der Rufbereitschaftsdienst auch per SMS erreichbar. Die Feiertage der Botschaft für das Jahr 2026
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Lithuania
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Vilnius is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Lithuanian citizens
LithuaniaGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Lithuania
GermanyLithuania Visa-free Lithuania visa for citizens of Germany
As Lithuania and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Lithuanian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 48 | 11 | 18.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 75 | 49 | 23 | 31.1% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 98 | 69 | 22 | 22.9% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Vilnius received 98 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 69. 22 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 22.9%. In 2024 it had been 31.1%: the rate fell by 8.2 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 31% compared with 2024 (75).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 18.0% (2023) to 31.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Lithuania, 23.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Lithuania.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Embassy of Costa Rica in VilniusK. Kalinausko g. 24, Vilnius
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Embassy of the United States in VilniusAkmenų g. 6, Vilnius
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Embassy of Finland in VilniusK. Kalinausko g. 24, Vilnius
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Embassy of Norway in VilniusK. Kalinausko g. 24, Vilnius
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Consulate of Belarus in VilniusMuitinės g. 41, 03113 Vilnius
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Embassy of Georgia in VilniusAlgirdo g. 4, Vilnius
Germany’s other missions in Lithuania
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Klaipėda
H. Manto g. 84, 92294 Klaipėda
The German embassy in Vilnius is one of 2 missions of Germany in Lithuania. Honorary consulates: Klaipėda. Lithuania in turn has 11 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Vilnius
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Vilnius. The head of mission on record is Dr. Cornelius Zimmermann, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Z. Sierakausko g. 24, 03105 Vilnius. The record for the German embassy in Vilnius includes a phone number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Vilnius is closed
Expect the German embassy in Vilnius to be shut on Christmas Eve (Šv. Kūčios) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Šv. Kalėdos) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Vilnius
Current procedures for the German embassy in Vilnius, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Vilnius
The German embassy in Vilnius has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Vilnius?
The German embassy in Vilnius is at Z. Sierakausko g. 24, 03105 Vilnius.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Vilnius?
The German embassy in Vilnius is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Vilnius open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Vilnius do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Vilnius closed?
The German embassy in Vilnius closes on Lithuania’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Šv. Kūčios) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
As Lithuania and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Lithuanian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
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