Lithuania→South Africa
Lithuania to South Africa
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent, a copy of a parent's passport, proof of accommodation and contact details when entering South Africa.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your ordinary Lithuanian passport is valid for at least 1 month beyond your planned date of entry to South Africa.
Arrange proof of onward travel and accommodation so you can present a return flight booking and a hotel booking if asked at the border. You may also be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Purchase travel insurance if you wish; travel insurance is recommended but not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you must complete arrival registration both online and at the border.
At the border immigration officers may ask to see your passport and any of the following: proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight booking, and a hotel booking. Be prepared to hand those documents to the officer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa to enter South Africa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your Lithuanian passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond your date of entry into South Africa.
What travel document do I need?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to South Africa on this route.
What documents might immigration ask to see at the border?
South Africa may ask you at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccines to enter South Africa?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry on this route, and there are no recorded vaccinations recommended in the verified facts.
What do minors need to travel to South Africa from Lithuania?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent, a copy of a parent's passport, proof of accommodation and contact details.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 7, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 1 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary, Copy of Parent's Passport, and Proof of Accommodation and Contact Information
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Africa — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
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