Lithuanian Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Lithuania Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Grosvenor Street 235, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 760 9000
- Website
- za.mfa.lt
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 September 2025
Lithuania’s embassy to South Africa is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Grosvenor Street 235, Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lithuania. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–15:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Lithuania
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Lithuania visa for South African citizens
South AfricaLithuania Visa required Lithuania visa for citizens of South Africa
LithuaniaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Lithuania
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lithuania. Whether the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186 | 153 | 31 | 16.8% | 51.0% |
| 2024 | 220 | 178 | 42 | 19.1% | 58.4% |
| 2025 | 235 | 223 | 9 | 3.9% | 82.1% |
In 2025, Lithuania’s embassy in Pretoria received 235 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 223. 9 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 3.9%. In 2024 it had been 19.1%: the rate fell by 15.2 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (220).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.9% (2025) to 19.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Lithuania’s rate worldwide was 14.4%. Lithuania received the 19th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 82.1% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
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
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Guyana in PretoriaGrosvenor Street 235, Pretoria
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High Commission of Mauritius in PretoriaPretorius Street 1163, Pretoria
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Embassy of Bulgaria in PretoriaStanza Bopape Street 1071, 0083 Hatfield
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Embassy of Sudan in PretoriaPretorius Street 1203, Pretoria
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High Commission of Canada in PretoriaArcadia Street 1103, 0083 Hatfield
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Embassy of Denmark in PretoriaPark Street 1166, Pretoria
Lithuania’s other missions in South Africa
The Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria is the only mission of Lithuania in South Africa on record. South Africa has no mission in Lithuania on record.
Good to know
About the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Lithuania in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Grosvenor Street 235, Pretoria. The record for the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number and an official website.
Lithuanian citizens travelling to South Africa
No visa is needed by Lithuanian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria is closed
The next closures of the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria for public holidays in South Africa are Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Eve (Šv. Kūčios) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria
Within 1 km of the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria there are 27 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Lithuanian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria is at Grosvenor Street 235, Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the Lithuanian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Lithuanian Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Lithuanian Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Lithuanian embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Lithuania.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lithuania.
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