As all touristic attractions are open in Lithuania, you can explore the country easily and only with minimal restrictions - the main ones are displayed in our answers below.
If you need more detailed information on current entry requirements, please visit the National Public Health Centre website.
Entry requirements are based on ECDC guidelines and are marked in different colours (green, orange, red, dark red and grey). For more details view here
Requirements by area color can be seen in the chart below.
Third countries (all countries except for European Economic Area countries, Swiss Confederation, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, the Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City State) that are not included in the ECDC maps.
The arrival from third countries is implemented in accordance to Resolution No. 152 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania declaring a national emergency, boarder crossing is restricted preventing entry of foreigners to the Republic of Lithuania. Exemptions for foreigners from Third countries to enter Lithuania are set out here.
The list of Third countries, whose residents are not affected by temporary external borders restriction on non-essential travel into the EU according European Council recommendation is here.
For citizens and legal residents of all other Third countries, the ban on entering Lithuania is still in force until March 31 but the exemptions will continue to apply to people vaccinated with vaccines recognized in Lithuania.
Orange countries (For more details view here)
For arrivals from European Economic Area and Third countries
- No COVID-19 test before arrival
- A PCR or antigen test is recommended on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest*
- No self-isolation
*The recommendation does not apply to those recovered from COVID-19 which has been confirmed by a positive PCR test not earlier than 90 days prior to arrival in Lithuania.
When arriving from Third countries that are on the exemption list
- If vaccinated or recovered bring an international certificate/document (in one of the official EU languages) proving that or EU Digital COVID Certificate
- Fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival
- Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) – 14 days after 2nd shot but not longer than 270 days after the full vaccination
- Janssen – 14 days after single-shot but not longer than 270 days after the vaccination
- Spikevax (Moderna) – 14 days after the 2nd shot but not longer than 270 days after the full vaccination
- Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) – 14 days after the 2nd shot but not longer than 270 days after the full vaccination
- Nuvaxovid (Novavax) - 14 days after the 2nd shot but not longer than 270 days after the full vaccination
- Covishield (Oxford-AstraZeneca) - 14 days after the 2nd shot but not longer than 270 days after the full vaccination
- If recovered – 14 days after the 1st shot of any vaccine but no longer than 270 days after the full vaccination
- Booster shot (Comirnaty, Spikevax, Janssen, Vaxzevria, Covishield, or Nuvaxovid) – immediately after an additional dose of the coronavirus vaccine, has no time limit
- A person is considered recovered from COVID-19 for a period of 180 days, as of the day of the positive PCR test confirming COVID-19
Orange countries (For more details view here)
For arrivals from European Economic Area
- No COVID-19 test before arrival
- A PCR or antigen test is recommended on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest
- No self-isolation
For arrivals from the Third countries (exemptions‘ lists)
- Negative test before arrival
- A PCR or antigen test is recommended on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest
- No self-isolation
Travelling by coach, rail, air and sea
- Receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before arrival
- Fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival
Travelling by car
- Receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before arrival, or PCR/antigen test 24 hours upon arrival
- Fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival
When arriving from Third countries that are on the exemption list
- Bring a document proving a negative COVID-19 test result
- Fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival
- 7 days of self-isolation is required from the day of arrival
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Masks
- Medical face masks or respirators are required in transport, indoor public spaces and indoor events
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Meeting people
- No restrictions for the number of people in outdoor gatherings
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Public transport
- Public transport, taxis and trains operate as usual, with extra efforts to ensure hygienic norms
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Hotels, SPAs and other attractionsHotels, cinemas, galleries, shopping centers and SPAs are open
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RestaurantsRestaurants, cafes and bars are open
Take-away or eating indoors and in outdoor terraces is allowed
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Cities and natureMuseums, zoos and botanical gardens are open
Movement within the country is free, no curfews or movement restrictions are imposed
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ToursSightseeing and guided tours are organized
Make sure to book in advance!
As of February 5, people in Lithuania will no longer be required to present National Certificate (or another Covid-related document) in order to access indoor public spaces including tourist accommodations, bars and restaurants, and cultural, leisure and sports facilities. Only individual security measures, such as wearing masks or respirators indoors and distance-keeping are applied.
Children arriving from countries subject to the enhanced communicable disease control measures will also be required to self-isolate and take two PCR tests, regardless of age or the result of the COVID-19 test.
Dear fellow travellers, please keep in mind that we do not guarantee the completeness and accuracy of the information on this page. Although we’re working hard to keep everything up-to-date, delays in changes can occur because the information is based on other authoritative national sources.
If you did not find an answer to your COVID-19 related question here, please visit the Corona STOP or the official NPHC website.
