COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Lithuania (13 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

• Entry requirements are based on ECDC guidelines and are marked in different colours (green, orange, red, dark red and grey).

• Third countries (non-European Economic Area countries) that are not included in the ECDC maps are classified as grey area countries.

Is transit allowed

• Yes, with exemption

• Transit through Lithuania is allowed for foreigners in these cases:

• on their return to their country of residence;

• when their own country has made a reasonable request to Lithuania to allow their entry;

• using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and return (this transit of persons shall be carried out only through Kena railway border checkpoint and Kybartai railway border checkpoint under the conditions laid down by the Minister for Foreign affairs of Lithuania). Details for transiting can be found at this link.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Persons who have visited one of the highly affected countries in the past 14 days before arrival to Lithuania must be tested on arrival and enter self-isolation. The list of the countries can be found at this [link](https://sam.lrv.lt/en/news/no-testing-or-self-isolation-requirements-for-travelling-children-under-12-tighter-restrictions-for-carriers-updated-list-of-affected-countries.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued from other countries are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes, with exceptions.

• All passengers arriving in Lithuania must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate issued within 72 hours before the entry. Persons under 16 years old are exempt. A negative COVID Antigen test certificate must be issued within 48 hours before entry.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• A person arriving from a red, dark red, or grey marked country should stay in self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The self-isolation time can be shortened by having a negative result for a PCR test, at personal expense, on the 7th day of self-isolation at the earliest.

• Self-isolation requirements will not apply for those holding a document from a medical establishment confirming that they had a COVID-19 infection diagnosed on the basis of a positive result from a PCR test or an antigen test; or the full vaccination with one of the accepted COVID-19 vaccines which are Pfizer/BioNTech/Comirnaty, Janssen, Spikevax/Moderna, Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca.

• A person arriving from a green and orange country is not required to self-isolate.

• The details regarding test, isolation, and exemptions can be found at this website.

• Based on the above restrictions, travellers must be prepared to spend between 0 and 10 days in quarantine depending on their origin of travel and other entry conditions.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Persons arriving in Lithuania from all countries by all means of transport, including by car, should complete the Passenger’s Questionnaire not earlier than 48 hours before arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle or to officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.

Recommended App?

• Yes

• The “KoronaStopLT” app is free to download from Google Play and App Store and will record contact with infected people in the past 14 days and for more than 15 minutes.

Vaccination Required

• No with exceptions

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country. However, fully vaccinated travellers will be exempt from testing requirements if they hold a document from a medical establishment confirming that they had a COVID-19 infection that was diagnosed on the basis of a positive PCR test or antigen test, or that they are fully vaccinated.

• To be considered fully vaccinated, travellers must have had the full vaccination, and two weeks have passed, with one of the following COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer/BioNTech/Comirnaty; Janssen; Spikevax/Moderna; Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca; and if recovered from a COVID-19 infection, 2 weeks after the first dose.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Some commercial flights are operating. Regular passenger flights to Lithuania are allowed only from the countries approved by the Government.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Borders are open

Curfew restrictions

• Minor

• The nationwide lockdown has ended.

• A national state of emergency has been imposed until further notice.

Social restrictions

• Minor

• The nationwide lockdown has ended.

Internal travel restrictions

• Significant

• Masks are required.

• Checkpoints are in operation throughout Lithuania. If travelling to a different municipality, the traveller should carry evidence of the reason for their journey.

• Passengers on public transport must be seated and leave a 1-metre distance between themselves and other passengers.

• Taxis may be used, however, they should be booked for members of the same household only.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars are open.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Indoor events can be attended by up to 70 percent of the venue’s capacity. Attendees over the age of six must wear face masks throughout and must be registered in advance.

Masks required in public?

• No with exceptions

• Face masks are mandatory for everyone over 6 years of age in indoor public spaces (e.g. stores, public transport, events, etc.), except when exercising or providing a service that can only be provided for unmasked customers and when wearing a face mask is not possible due to a health condition or when wearing a mask may adversely affect a health condition.

• Face masks are not mandatory outdoors.

Other

• All tourist attractions are open.

• Indoor museums, galleries, libraries, and exhibitions are open with capacity limits.

• Sports clubs, gyms, and swimming pools are open.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing across the country. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves, sometimes with little or no notice. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practise social distancing, maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing.