COVID-19 IN LITHUANIA: INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS

 
Andrius Aleksandravičius
Lithuania is open
for international tourists
Can I travel to Lithuania?
 
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YES!

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

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 entering Lithuania you will need

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
When I am considered fully vaccinated/recovered
  • 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
I'M NOT VACCINATED/RECOVERED
 

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)

When entering Lithuania you will need

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
What are the self-isolation requirements?
  • 7 days of self-isolation is required from the day of arrival
 
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Current recommendations during your stay
  • Masks
    • Medical face masks or respirators are required in transport, indoor public spaces and indoor events
  • Meeting people
    • No restrictions for the number of people in outdoor gatherings
  • Public transport
    • Public transport, taxis and trains operate as usual, with extra efforts to ensure hygienic norms
What services are open in Lithuania?
  • Hotels, SPAs and other attractions

    Hotels, cinemas, galleries, shopping centers and SPAs are open

  • Restaurants

    Restaurants, cafes and bars are open

    Take-away or eating indoors and in outdoor terraces is allowed

  • Cities and nature

    Museums, zoos and botanical gardens are open

    Movement within the country is free, no curfews or movement restrictions are imposed

  • Tours

    Sightseeing 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.

Additional information
What should I do if I start having symptoms?
If symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) occur you should call the COVID-19 hotline: 1808 (ph. +370 (37) 367 963 if calling from a foreign phone number) and contact your family doctor, report the circumstances of the illness, and follow medical advice.
Do I need a negative COVID-19 test before departure?
The regulations vary depending on your destination/home country.
Which rules apply if I‘m transiting through Lithuania?
There‘s no need to get tested or self-isolate after crossing the border if you‘re travelling through Lithuania for transit purposes. Essential stops, such as at petrol stations, are allowed during the trip as well.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Lithuania?
The list of private laboratories testing for COVID-19 can be found here.
You can also get tested at Vilnius Airport. For more information visit here.
Is the COVID-19 test free for tourists?
No, testing for COVID-19 and negative result certificate available only at your own expense.
Do children have to follow the same entry requirements as adults?
Children up to 16 years old do not have to get tested before arrival.

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.
What type of COVID-19 test is required upon arrival?
Travellers arriving in Lithuania should have a document proving the negative PCR test result for COVID-19. PCR test must be taken within 72 hours before arrival. The document proving this should be prepared in one of the official languages of the European Union or displayed as a negative test result in the EU Digital COVID Certificate.

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.

 
 
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