Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of South Africa
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RSS The procedure for issuing national visas has changed – this will be taken care of by the Migration Department of Lithuania
Added2023.07.31
Consular news »After the changes in the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners came into effect on 1 July, foreigners who are not in Lithuania will apply for national visas only through the external service provider chosen by the Migration Department. Until now, such applications were accepted by Lithuanian diplomatic missions, consular offices or visa centers abroad selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Ambassador's Farewell
Added2023.07.14
Dear fellow citizens, colleagues and friends,
As my tour of duty is coming to an end, I am proud to share with you the highlights of my nearly three-year ambassadorial service in South Africa. Representing Lithuania's interests, developing diplomatic, political, economic, and cultural relations, promoting tourism to Lithuania, and providing development assistance to South Africa have been the Embassy's most important priorities. I am extremely satisfied with the results of our consistent work and efforts that will benefit my country as well as the Lithuanian citizens.
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Call for proposals for development cooperation projects
Added2023.06.20
The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to South Africa calls to submit project applications for the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion activity in the Republic of South Africa in 2023.
Embassy calls for submission of applications for the implementation of the following project concept:
“JOB CREATION AND DIGITAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, WOMEN AND GIRLS in RSA”
The maximum grant per project is 15 000 EUR.
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The voice of the Vilnius nightingale comes to life in a new exhibition in Cape Town
Added2023.06.20
Lithuanians in South Africa » Cultural diplomacy »A mobile exhibition dedicated to the life story of the famuos singer Chayela Rosenthal (1924-1979) has opened at the Holocaust and Genocide Center in Cape Town on June 18, 2023.
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Consular Announcement
Added2023.06.09
Please note that the Consular Section of the Embassy of Lithuania will be closed from 30 June till 17 July 2023.
Limited service – applications for passport/ ID and collection of the documents - will be available from June 19 till June 29, 2023.
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As of 1 July 2023 applications for a National visa will have to be submitted only through an external service provider
Added2023.05.02
As the amendments to the Law “On the Legal Status of Aliens” come into force on 1 July 2023, foreigners who are not in the Republic of Lithuania will have to submit applications for a National visa only through an external service provider chosen by the Migration Department.
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Call for applications for symbolic compensation for immovable private property in Lithuania for the Holocaust survivors
Added2023.03.08
Lithuanians in South Africa »The Good Will Foundation (GWF) in Lithuania invites eligible Holocaust survivors and their heirs to submit an application for a one-time payment of compensation for the private real property expropriated in Lithuania during the occupation of the Nazi and Soviet regimes. More information and application documents are under the link.
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RSS At the UN Human Rights Council, Nordic-Baltic countries condemn Russia’s continued human rights violations in Ukraine
Added2023.09.25
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »On 25 September, at the UN Human Rights Council, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine presented information about the numerous human rights violations caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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In New York, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis meets with his Bhutanese counterpart
Added2023.09.22
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »In New York, the head of Lithuania’s diplomacy Gabrielius Landsbergis met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bhutan Tandi Dorji.
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Foreign Minister Landsbergis met with the representative of Myanmar in New York: “History constantly reminds us that the voice of small countries can also be heard”
Added2023.09.22
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »In New York, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Zin Mar Aung, the Foreign Minister of Myanmar’s ousted opposition National Unity Government.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis: “International organisations have a unique mission to end to the ever-increasing impunity of authoritarian regimes”
Added2023.09.22
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » European Union »In New York, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis met with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis in New York urged the international community to help Belarus’ democratic forces more actively
Added2023.09.22
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »On 21 September in New York, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis spoke at the side event in the margins of the UN General Assembly high-level week: “The Threat to Belarus’ Independence and the International Response”.
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania at the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Summit of the Future on 21 September 2023 in New York
Added2023.09.21
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » Speeches, Statements »[Mr Secretary-General,
Mr President of the General Assembly,]
Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to start by thanking Secretary-General Guterres, for laying out his vision for the future of global cooperation in Our Common Agenda, calling for inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism.
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In New York, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis signs the UN agreement on the conservation of marine biodiversity
Added2023.09.20
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »Today, at the signing ceremony of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis, on behalf of Lithuania, signed the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Lithuania is among the 52 countries that have joined the High Ambition Coalition on BBNJ. The signing of the agreement, together with other member states of the European Union, will allow the ratification process to begin.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis: “Proposals for softening hard-achieved sanctions against Russia raise concerns”
Added2023.09.20
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis and the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the United Nations Rosemary A. DiCarlo discussed the role of the UN in pursuing Russia’s accountability for aggression against Ukraine.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis: “Even countries geographically distant from Europe need to understand that economic development and a shared sense of security depend on Ukraine’s victory in the war”
Added2023.09.20
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »On 19 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir on behalf of the EU High Representative.
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In New York, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis urges his EU counterparts to maintain momentum in providing assistance to Ukraine and mobilising global support for its victory
Added2023.09.19
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » European Union »
On 18 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis attended an informal meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers, which took place in the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
