Source: European Union/Re-open EU
11.05.2022
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Lithuania. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result.
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Travel Portal
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Lithuania. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result.
Learn More:
Travel Portal
May I transit this country?
Transit is allowed for citizens of non-EU/Schengen Associated countries:
- on their return to their country of residence
- in whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country
- via the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (via Kena railway border checkpoint and Kybartai railway border checkpoint).
National health measures
Certificates of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result are no longer required to enter indoor venues or attend indoor events.
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Use of facemasks
Facemasks and respirators are only required to visit patients in hospitals. They are recommended for crowded indoor spaces and on public transport.
Physical Distancing
Social distancing is recommended for indoor venues and crowded public spaces.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
OPEN
Public and private gatherings can be held indoors and outdoors without restrictions.
Safety measures for public transportation
Facemasks and respirators are required and maintaining a safe distance is recommended.
Places of worship
OPEN
Places of worship are open and services can be held without restrictions.
Quarantine
Travel-related quarantine rules have been lifted.
Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
OPEN
Non-essential shops are open without restrictions.
Tourist accommodations
OPEN
Tourist accommodations are open without restrictions.
Catering establishments
OPEN
Catering establishments are open. Facemasks and respirators are recommended. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
OPEN
Personal care services
OPEN
Personal care services are open without restrictions.
Outdoors areas and beaches
OPEN
Outdoor areas and beaches are open without restrictions.
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08.03.2022
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Citizens of Ukraine: Ukrainian travellers arriving from Poland do not have to provide test results and there is no requirement for them to quarantine.
For Other Travellers: There are no specific COVID-19 entry rule requirements for travellers arriving in Lithuania from EU member states, Schengen Associated countries, Switzerland, Andorra, UK, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican.
The EUDCC remains valid in other areas apart from travel.
Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate
From 15 February, there are no specific COVID-19 entry rule requirements for travellers arriving in Lithuania from EU member states, Schengen Associated countries, Switzerland, Andorra, UK, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican.
The EUDCC remains valid in other areas apart from travel.
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements
From 15 February, there are no specific COVID-19 entry rule requirements for travellers arriving in Lithuania from EU member states, Schengen Associated countries, Switzerland, Andorra, UK, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican.
The EUDCC remains valid in other areas apart from travel.
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Citizens of Ukraine: Ukrainian travellers arriving from Poland do not have to provide test results and there is no requirement for them to quarantine.
For Other Travellers: Travel to Lithuania from non-EU/Schengen countries is restricted to those who are fully vaccinated (14 days after taking the final dose of treatment) and those who qualify for special exemptions. From 15 February, entry is allowed for travellers from select countries.
All travellers must complete the Passenger Questionnaire 48 hours before arrival.
They must provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result:
- Approved vaccines: Pfizer/BioNtech, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield and Nuvaxovid. For adults over age 18, the primary vaccination certificate is valid for 270 days (it is unlimited for everyone under age 18 and also for adults with a booster shot).
- Certificate of recovery is valid for 180 days.
- Negative test (within 72 hours).
In addition:
- There is no requirement to self-isolate on arrival.
- Travellers who are not vaccinated or recovered, and who arrive by their own transport from countries other than EU/Schengen Area states, Switzerland, UK, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican, without a negative pre-departure test must take one and pay for it when they arrive.
- All travellers are recommended to take the PCR or antigen test within 3 days of arrival.
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May I transit this country?
Travellers in transit must complete the Passenger Questionnaire 48 hours before arrival.
Transit is allowed for citizens of non-EU/Schengen area countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Via the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (via Kena railway border checkpoint and Kybartai railway border checkpoint).
Citizens of Ukraine: Ukrainian travellers arriving from Poland do not have to provide test results and there is no requirement for them to quarantine.
General measures
Certificates of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result are no longer required to enter indoor venues or attend indoor events.
Learn More:
Use of facemasks
Facemasks and respirators must be worn at all indoor venues and events.
Physical Distancing
The 2-meter rule for social distancing should be observed.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
Facemasks and respirators must be worn at all indoor gatherings. Rules for social distancing should be respected. There are currently no restrictions on the number of people who can gather at outdoor events.
Safety measures for public transportation
Facemasks and respirators must be worn on public transportation. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Places of worship
Churches are open for religious services. Facemasks and respirators must be worn. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Quarantine
Travellers in quarantine can request to shorten their stay in isolation.
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Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
Non-essential shops are open. Facemasks and respirators must be worn. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Tourist accommodations
Tourist accommodations are open. Facemasks and respirators must be worn. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Catering establishments
Catering establishments are open are open. Facemasks and respirators must be worn. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Personal care services
Personal care services are open. Facemasks and respirators must be worn. Rules for social distancing should be respected.
Outdoors areas and beaches
Outdoor exercise is encouraged. Facemasks and respirators should be worn, and rules for social distancing respected, wherever groups of people congregate.
Ski facilities
Indoor sky facilities are open. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. It is obligatory to follow at all times the requirements laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for the management of the flow of people, safe physical distance, other key requirements for public health safety, hygiene, and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment.
Other measures
No visits to patients in medical facilities are allowed unless for those who have the National Certificate. Exception is also done for visiting terminally ill patients and children under 14 years of age, when visitor have a visit permission from the treating physician.
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02.12.2021
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Mandatory travel documentation
All travellers entering this country must fill in the questionnaire provided by the National Public Health Center. They must show either a negative COVID test, proof of vaccination, or proof of past infection.
Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Lithuania's national classification of risk areas: green, orange, red, dark red and dark grey.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.
Travellers are advised to consult current measures on Lithuania's Travel Portal.
Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate
EUDCCs are valid to enter Lithuania if they contain one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca);
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test;
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
EU countries are assigned to a different colour based on the colour of the most affected area of the country at the ECDC map.
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow" have to take a second PCR test between day 3 and 5 after arrival (unless they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19).
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis from "red" or "grey" areas can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed to all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements
Travellers arriving in Lithuania must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
All certificates above can be provided in any of the official languages of the European Union.
Travellers arriving by private transport without a pre-departure test should register for a test in Lithuania within 24 hours from arrival by calling the hotline 1808 or +370 66 01 1808.
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow" have to take a second PCR test between days 3 and 5 after arrival (unless they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19).
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis from "red" or "grey" areas can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
NPHC information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travel to Lithuania from third countries is restricted, with the exception of:
- citizens coming from the countries listed in Annex I of the Council Recommendations 2020/912;
- those who are fully vaccinated (14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine - or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only, or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test). Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca);
- children under 16 years;
- other Exemptions for foreigners to enter Lithuania are set out in the Resolution No 152 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania Declaring A State Of National Emergency (Sub-paragraph 2.3).
All third countries are classified as "grey" countries and listed as risk areas.
Travellers from third countries must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or RAT (rapid antigen test) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers arriving from third countries, unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at at the border control.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
NPHC information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?
The government recommends citizens to refrain from non-essential travel. Travellers returning from affected countries (all areas other than "green" or "yellow") are subject to 10-day quarantine with mandatory isolation regulations AND are required to present a negative test result for Covid-19. This test must be taken no earlier than 72 hours for PCR test or 48 hours for RAT before entry to Lithuania.
May I transit this country?
YES
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
May I fly to this country?
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
General measures
Use of facemasks
In indoor public spaces (e.g. stores, public transport, events, cinemas etc.) and in case the indoor event is organised for less than 500 spectators, face masks are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. In case the event is organised for more than 500 spectators, face masks are mandatory for the holders of National Certificate. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to enter events with more than 500 spectators.
Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor public spaces in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
Mask can be avoided for children under 6 years of age, and for everyone when exercising or providing a service that can only be provided for unmasked customer and when wearing a face mask is not possible due to health condition.
Physical Distancing
It is recommended to keep 2 metres distance in indoor and outdoor public places to the holders of National Certificate only.
It is mandatory to keep 2 metres distance in indoor and recommended in outdoor public places to the non-holders of National Certificate.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
No restrictions on the number of participants for outdoor events for holders of National Certificate.
Both standing and seated outdoor and indoor events are allowed for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate.
In case the indoor event is organised for less than 500 spectators, face masks are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. In case the event is organised for more than 500 spectators, face masks are mandatory for the holders National Certificate. Non-holders of national Certificate are not allowed to enter events with more than 500 spectators.
Online ticketing and/or registration of spectators and/or participants and controlling access by spectators and/or participants to the venue of the indoor/outdoor event must be ensured.
Catering can be organised during the indoor and outdoor events in designated locations.
For short-term (up to 2 hours only) non-commercial events held outdoors in public spaces there is no requirement for the National Certificate. Only seated outdoor events (more than 2 hours) are allowed for non-holders of National Certificate.
Indoor events can be held at up to 75% seating capacity when attended by non-holders of the National Certificate.
Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor events in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
It is prohibited to attend any event while ill.
Safety measures for public transportation
Face masks are mandatory in public transport. In city transport, both travellers with and without National Certificate are allowed to travel both sitting and standing. Public transport, taxis and trains operate as usual, with extra efforts to ensure hygienic norms.
Places of worship
No restrictions on the number of participants for outdoor religious events. For short-term (up to 2 hours) non-commercial events held outdoors in public spaces: there is no requirement for the National Certificate.
Indoor religious event can be held at up to 75% seating capacity when attended by non-holders of the National Certificate.
In indoor public spaces face masks are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. Physical distancing (2 metres) is recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor public spaces in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
Catering can be organised during the indoor and outdoor events in designated locations for the non-holders of National Certificate
Quarantine
In case of a close contact with Covid-19 case 14-day self-isolation is mandatory. There is possibility of shortening the isolation time to 10 days by taking a Covid-19 test at the earliest on the 7th day of isolation.
More information for exposed people https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-exposed-persons
Monitor your health. If you notice any symptoms of the infection (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sudden loss or weakening of sense of smell and taste), immediately call the coronavirus hotline: 1808, provide the circumstances of how you may have contracted the virus (it is necessary to indicate that you have been abroad within the last 14 days) and follow the recommendations of doctors.
In case of a positive COVID-19 test 10 days self-isolation is mandatory after from the day of collection of the swab specimen from your nasopharynx and pharynx which tested positive by PCR. For mild cases 10 days self-isolation is mandatory from the onset of symptoms if no fever for not less than 3 days without the use of fever-reducing medications and other symptoms of COVID-19 have subsided.
More information for tested positive https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-tested-positive
Do not leave the self-isolation area without the permission of a healthcare professional.
Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
All stores, marketplaces and other public points of sale are open. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to enter non-essential shops and all type of shops with areas larger than 1500 sq.m. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate.
Tourist accommodations
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
All tourist accommodations are open. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate.
Catering establishments
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Restaurants, cafes and bars are open only for holders of National Certificate. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to enter catering establishments. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders of National Certificate.
No limitation of the people at the table if the entity serves only holders of National Certificate. Self-service is allowed.
Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Personal care services
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Personal care services (including beauty services) are open. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to receive personal care services and attend sport clubs. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders of National Certificate. It is mandatory to follow at all times the requirements laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for the management of the flow of people, safe physical distance, other key requirements for public health safety, hygiene, and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment.
Outdoors areas and beaches
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Outdoors areas and beaches are open. Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor public spaces in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
Ski facilities
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Indoor sky facilities are open. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. It is obligatory to follow at all times the requirements laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for the management of the flow of people, safe physical distance, other key requirements for public health safety, hygiene, and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment.
Health protocols for tourism services and tourists
Vaccinated or recovered travellers: When entering Lithuania vaccinated or recovered travellers have to bring an international certificate/document (in one of the official EU languages) or the EU Digital Covid Certificate and fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival.
When entering Lithuania not vaccinated travellers have to receive a negative Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours or antigen test within 48 hours before arrival and fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival. Self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival is required for those coming from red or grey countries. There is possibility of shortening the isolation time by taking a Covid-19 test on the 7th day of isolation.
Other measures
No visits to patients in medical facilities are allowed unless for those who have the National Certificate. Exception is also done for visiting terminally ill patients and children under 14 years of age, when visitor have a visit permission from the treating physician.
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14.09.2021
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at the border control.
Passengers of cruise ships do not need to fill in the questionnaire when the Maritime Declaration of Health is submitted to the NPHC.
Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate
EUDCCs are valid to enter Lithuania if they contain one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca);
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test;
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
EU countries are assigned to a different colour based on the colour of the most affected area of the country at the ECDC map.
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow" have to take a second PCR test between day 3 and 5 after arrival (unless they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19).
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis from "red" or "grey" areas can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed to all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements
Travellers arriving in Lithuania must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
All certificates above can be provided in any of the official languages of the European Union.
Travellers arriving by private transport without a pre-departure test should register for a test in Lithuania within 24 hours from arrival by calling the hotline 1808 or +370 66 01 1808.
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow" have to take a second PCR test between days 3 and 5 after arrival (unless they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19).
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis from "red" or "grey" areas can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
NPHC information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travel to Lithuania from third countries is restricted, with the exception of:
- citizens coming from the countries listed in Annex I of the Council Recommendations 2020/912;
- those who are fully vaccinated (14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine - or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only, or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test). Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca);
- children under 16 years;
- other Exemptions for foreigners to enter Lithuania are set out in the Resolution No 152 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania Declaring A State Of National Emergency (Sub-paragraph 2.3).
All third countries are classified as "grey" countries and listed as risk areas.
Travellers from third countries must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only or the single dose for recovered from COVID-19 person, when diagnosis was confirmed by PCR test).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or RAT (rapid antigen test) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers arriving from third countries, unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at at the border control.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
NPHC information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
May I transit this country?
Yes
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
Yes
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
General measures
Use of facemasks
In indoor public spaces (e.g. stores, public transport, events, cinemas etc.) and in case the indoor event is organised for less than 500 spectators, face masks are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. In case the event is organised for more than 500 spectators, face masks are mandatory for the holders of National Certificate. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to enter events with more than 500 spectators.
Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor public spaces in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
Mask can be avoided for children under 6 years of age, and for everyone when exercising or providing a service that can only be provided for unmasked customer and when wearing a face mask is not possible due to health condition.
Physical Distancing
It is recommended to keep 2 metres distance in indoor and outdoor public places to the holders of National Certificate only.
It is mandatory to keep 2 metres distance in indoor and recommended in outdoor public places to the non-holders of National Certificate.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
No restrictions on the number of participants for outdoor events for holders of National Certificate.
Both standing and seated outdoor and indoor events are allowed for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate.
In case the indoor event is organised for less than 500 spectators, face masks are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. In case the event is organised for more than 500 spectators, face masks are mandatory for the holders National Certificate. Non-holders of national Certificate are not allowed to enter events with more than 500 spectators.
Online ticketing and/or registration of spectators and/or participants and controlling access by spectators and/or participants to the venue of the indoor/outdoor event must be ensured.
Catering can be organised during the indoor and outdoor events in designated locations.
For short-term (up to 2 hours only) non-commercial events held outdoors in public spaces there is no requirement for the National Certificate. Only seated outdoor events (more than 2 hours) are allowed for non-holders of National Certificate.
Indoor events can be held at up to 75% seating capacity when attended by non-holders of the National Certificate.
Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor events in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
It is prohibited to attend any event while ill.
Safety measures for public transportation
Face masks are mandatory in public transport. In city transport, both travellers with and without National Certificate are allowed to travel both sitting and standing. Public transport, taxis and trains operate as usual, with extra efforts to ensure hygienic norms.
Places of worship
No restrictions on the number of participants for outdoor religious events. For short-term (up to 2 hours) non-commercial events held outdoors in public spaces: there is no requirement for the National Certificate.
Indoor religious event can be held at up to 75% seating capacity when attended by non-holders of the National Certificate.
In indoor public spaces face masks are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. Physical distancing (2 metres) is recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor public spaces in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
Catering can be organised during the indoor and outdoor events in designated locations for the non-holders of National Certificate
Quarantine
In case of a close contact with Covid-19 case 14-day self-isolation is mandatory. There is possibility of shortening the isolation time to 10 days by taking a Covid-19 test at the earliest on the 7th day of isolation.
More information for exposed people https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-exposed-persons
Monitor your health. If you notice any symptoms of the infection (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sudden loss or weakening of sense of smell and taste), immediately call the coronavirus hotline: 1808, provide the circumstances of how you may have contracted the virus (it is necessary to indicate that you have been abroad within the last 14 days) and follow the recommendations of doctors.
In case of a positive COVID-19 test 10 days self-isolation is mandatory after from the day of collection of the swab specimen from your nasopharynx and pharynx which tested positive by PCR. For mild cases 10 days self-isolation is mandatory from the onset of symptoms if no fever for not less than 3 days without the use of fever-reducing medications and other symptoms of COVID-19 have subsided.
More information for tested positive https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-tested-positive
Do not leave the self-isolation area without the permission of a healthcare professional.
Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
Open with limitations
All stores, marketplaces and other public points of sale are open. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to enter non-essential shops and all type of shops with areas larger than 1500 sq.m. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate.
Tourist accommodations
Open with limitations
All tourist accommodations are open. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate.
Catering establishments
Open with limitations
Restaurants, cafes and bars are open only for holders of National Certificate. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to enter catering establishments. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders of National Certificate.
No limitation of the people at the table if the entity serves only holders of National Certificate. Self-service is allowed.
Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
Open with limitations
Personal care services
Open with limitations
Personal care services (including beauty services) are open. Non-holders of National Certificate are not allowed to receive personal care services and attend sport clubs. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders of National Certificate. It is mandatory to follow at all times the requirements laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for the management of the flow of people, safe physical distance, other key requirements for public health safety, hygiene, and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment.
Outdoors areas and beaches
Open with limitations
Outdoors areas and beaches are open. Face masks are recommended for both holders and non-holders of National Certificate in outdoor public spaces in case safe physical distance (2 metres) cannot be assured.
Ski facilities
Open with limitations
Indoor sky facilities are open. Face masks and physical distancing (2 metres) are recommended for the holders and mandatory for non-holders of National Certificate. It is obligatory to follow at all times the requirements laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for the management of the flow of people, safe physical distance, other key requirements for public health safety, hygiene, and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment.
Health protocols for tourism services and tourists
Vaccinated or recovered travellers: When entering Lithuania vaccinated or recovered travellers have to bring an international certificate/document (in one of the official EU languages) or the EU Digital Covid Certificate and fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival.
When entering Lithuania not vaccinated travellers have to receive a negative Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours or antigen test within 48 hours before arrival and fill out a questionnaire 48 hours before arrival. Self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival is required for those coming from red or grey countries. There is possibility of shortening the isolation time by taking a Covid-19 test on the 7th day of isolation.
Other measures
No visits to patients in medical facilities are allowed unless for those who have the National Certificate. Exception is also done for visiting terminally ill patients and children under 14 years of age, when visitor have a visit permission from the treating physician.
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12.07.2021
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at the border control.
Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate
EUDCCs are valid to enter Lithuania if they contain one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca);
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test;
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow" have to take a second PCR test between day 3 and 5 after arrival (unless they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19).
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis from "red" or "grey" areas can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: Isolation Exemptions
A quarantine is imposed to all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements
Travellers arriving in Lithuania must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
All certificates above can be provided in any of the official languages of the European Union.
Travellers arriving by private transport without a pre-departure test should register for a test in Lithuania within 24 hours from arrival by calling the hotline 1808 or +370 66 01 1808.
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow" have to take a second PCR test between days 3 and 5 after arrival (unless they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19).
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis from "red" or "grey" areas can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: Isolation Exemptions
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
Vilnius information for travellers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travel to Lithuania from third countries is restricted, with the exception of:
- citizens coming from the countries listed in Annex I of the Council Recommendations 2020/912;
- those who are fully vaccinated (14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine - or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only). Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca).
All third countries are classified as "grey" countries and listed as risk areas.
Travellers from third countries must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only).
- Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from Covid-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test. Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or RAT (rapid antigen test) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers arriving from third countries, unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from Covid-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation.
Those who travel on a work basis can leave the place of isolation and perform their work-related duties following a negative result to a PCR test carried out after arrival in Lithuania.
Children under 16 years old are exempted from the pre-departure testing requirement. Children under 12 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children under 12 years old from "yellow" countries are exempted from the second PCR requirement. Children from 12 to 15 years old from "red" and "grey" countries are exempted from the isolation requirement upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
Other testing / quarantine exemptions for certain profesions are provided here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad/everything-you-need-to-know-about-isolation/isolation-exemptions
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at at the border control.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
Vilnius information for travellers
May I transit this country?
Yes
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
Yes
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
General measures
Use of facemasks
In indoor public spaces (e.g. stores, public transport, events, etc.), face masks are mandatory for those over 6 years of age, except when exercising or providing a service that can only be provided for unmasked customer and when wearing a face mask is not possible due to health condition.
Masks are not required in outdoor public spaces.
Physical Distancing
It is recommended to keep 2 metres distance in indoor and outdoor public places.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
No restrictions on the number of participants for outdoor events.
For short-term (up to 2 hours) non-commercial events held outdoors in public spaces: there is no requirement for the National Certificate.
Indoor events can be held at up to 75% seating capacity when attended by non-holders of the National Certificate. Face masks will still be mandatory in events held indoors in public spaces.
Only seated indoor and outdoor events are allowed when attended by non-holders of the National Certificate. Online ticketing and/or registration of spectators and/or participants and controlling access by spectators and/or participants to the venue of the indoor/outdoor event must be ensured. Catering can be organised during the indoor and outdoor events in designated locations.
Information on Tourism at National level
Useful Info for tourists
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa More info
EU Digital COVID Certificates
This country is already connected to the Gateway and is issuing and/or verifying at least one EU Digital COVID Certificate (Vaccination, Recovery, Test)
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Lithuania
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The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination.
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"
Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/LTU/7011
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21.06.2021
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate
EUDCC are valid if they contain one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only).
Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from COVID-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test
Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or RAT (rapid antigen test) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers under 16 years old are exempted from the testing requirement.
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from COVID-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expenses).
Children under 7 years old are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children from 7 to 15 years old are also exempted upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at the border control.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
Vilnius information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements
As of 17 June, travellers arriving from countries listed as risk areas must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only).
Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from COVID-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test
Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or RAT (rapid antigen test) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers under 16 years old are exempted from the testing requirement.
All certificates above can be provided in any of the official languages of the European Union.
Travellers arriving by private transport without a pre-departure test should register for a test in Lithuania within 24 hours from arrival by calling the hotline 1808 or +370 66 01 1808.
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas (all areas other than "green" or "yellow"), unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from COVID-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expenses).
Children under 7 years old are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children from 7 to 15 years old are also exempted upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at at the border control.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
Vilnius information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
As of 14 June, all third countries are classified as "grey" countries and listed as risk areas.
Travellers from third countries must present one of the following:
- a certificate of vaccination. The certificate is valid 14 days after taking the second dose of the vaccine (or the single dose, for vaccines with 1 dose only).
Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
- a certificate of recovery from COVID-19, confirmed by a positive PCR test, valid for 180 days since the date of the positive test
- a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test
Accepted tests: PCR taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or RAT (rapid antigen test) taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers under 16 years old are exempted from the testing requirement.
Travellers arriving from third countries, unless they can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery from COVID-19, are also subject to mandatory self-isolation for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expenses).
Children under 7 years old are exempted from the isolation requirement. Children from 7 to 15 years old are also exempted upon presentation of a negative result to a PCR or RAT test.
A quarantine is imposed on all travellers (including vaccinated, recovered and children) arriving from areas where stricter measures are applied. Persons arriving from such countries must obtain the NPHC permission before leaving the place of isolation. A notification must also be sent 24 hours before leaving Lithuania and returning to the country of residence or work, if this takes place before the end of the self-isolation period.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller arriving in Lithuania will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre within 48 hours before entering Lithuania and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding or at at the border control.
May I transit this country?
YES
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for citizens of third countries:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travellers in transit through Lithuania, it is necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result.
General measures
Use of facemasks
Protective face masks are mandatory in all public places (from the age of 6) Some exceptions exist.
Physical Distancing
A distance of 2 metres between people must be ensured (except for members of the same family). The safety distance may be less if there is a professional partition, or when personal protective equipment is worn. Distances in queues should be at least 1 metre.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
Indoor or outdoor commercial or non-commercial cultural, entertainment, sporting events, celebrations, fairs, festivals, or other mass gatherings arranged in public locations are suspended.
Exceptions are funerals (attended by a maximum of 10 persons, excluded family members and persons providing the funeral services), and high-performance sporting events without spectators.
Also, it is allowed to hold events whereby spectators stay in their cars and there are maximum 2 people in the car, except for multiple members of one family and/or one household
Social intercations between households are restricted.
Information on Tourism at National level
Useful Info for tourists
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa More info
EU Digital COVID Certificates
THIS COUNTRY IS ALREADY CONNECTED TO THE GATEWAY AND IS ISSUING AND/OR VERIFYING AT LEAST ONE EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE (VACCINATION, RECOVERY, TEST)
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Lithuania
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The "EU Digital COVID Certificate" (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:
- been vaccinated against COVID-19 (vaccine type and manufacturer, number of doses, date of vaccination);
- received a negative test result, PCR or rapid antigen, with the name of the test, date and time of test, test centre and result (self-tests are not valid);
- recovered from COVID-19.
When travelling, holders of the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination.
How does it work:
- Member States issue a certificate automatically or upon request, which is issued either digitally or on paper, and has a QR code with an electronic signature;
- Citizens store the certificate in their digital app or wallet and can use it when they travel;
- When the verifier asks the citizen for the certificate, the QR code is shown and the digital signature is verified.
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"
Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet
06.05.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
No
Lithuania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Lithuania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers arriving from countries listed as risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Children aged 16 and under are exempt.
The certificate can be in one of the official languages of the European Union.
Travellers arriving by private transport should register for a test in Lithuania within 24 hours of arrival by calling the hotline +370 (5 2) 196 180.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test. A certificate of vaccination is needed.
Also, those holding a medical certificate confirming that they had coronavirus are exempt from testing and quarantine. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a positive PCR test, and maximum 180 days may have passed since the positive testing.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas should self-isolate for 10 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania (regardless of the negative test result). The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expenses).
Depending on the local epidemiological situation, travellers from some countries face stricter measures during the isolation period.
Persons arriving from countries where the spread of new virus variants has been detected must obtain the NPHC permission to leave the place of isolation for certain specified reasons. To leave Lithuania for the country of residence or work before the end of self-isolation period, a notification must be sent to NPHC 24 hours before departure.
Travellers that can provide proof of full vaccination or recent recovery of COVID-19 infection are not required to quarantine.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller returning to, or arriving by air, sea, or land, will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
All persons arriving in Lithuania by car must register with the National Public Health Center within 12 hours of arrival.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
Vilnius information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travellers from third countries listed as risk areas should:
- have a certificate proving a negative laboratory test for COVID-19 disease performed not earlier than 72 hours before arriving in the Republic of Lithuania. The form can be in any of the official languages of the European Union. Children aged 16 and under are exempt from the test obligation.
- self-isolate for 10 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania following the applicable isolation measures. The isolation period may be shortened after a negative SARS-Co-V2 PCR test for COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) performed not earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expense).;
Those with a medical certificate that proves they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test.
Also, those holding a medical certificate confirming that they had coronavirus infection are exempt from testing and quarantine. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a positive PCR test, and a maximum of 90 days may have passed since the positive testing.
Persons arriving from countries where the spread of new virus variants has been detected must obtain the NPHC permission, to leave the place of isolation for certain specified reasons. To leave Lithuania for the country of residence or work before the end of the self-isolation period must notify NPHC 24 hours before departure.
Every traveller returning to or arriving in Lithuania by regular, special or charter transport by air, sea, or land, will have to electronically submit their personal data to the National Public Health Centre. This means that before boarding a plane, ferry, bus, or train, a traveller will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre, and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
Information for arriving people.
May I transit this country?
Yes
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for foreigners:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Seafarers;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travelers in transit through Lithuania, it is not necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result, if you travel by air transport and you do not leave the transit area at the airport. The carriers must allow transit passengers with onward air travel tickets to board the aircraft without a QR code.
General measures
Use of facemasks
Protective face masks are mandatory in all public places (from the age of 6) Some exceptions exist.
Physical Distancing
A distance of 2 metres between people must be ensured (except for members of the same family). The safety distance may be less if there is a professional partition, or when personal protective equipment is worn. Distances in queues should be at least 1 metre.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/LTU/7001
31.03.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
NO
Lithuania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Lithuania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers arriving from countries listed as risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Children aged 16 and under are exempt.
The certificate can be in Lithuanian, English or Russian.
Travellers who do not have a test result for COVID-19 performed before arrival in Lithuania will immediately be registered for such testing. It is recommended to register in advance for the test on the Coronavirus Hotline 1808.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test. A certificate of vaccination is needed.
Also, those holding a medical certificate confirming that they had coronavirus are exempt from testing and quarantine. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a positive PCR test, and maximum 90 days may have passed since the positive testing.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries that are listed as risk areas should self-isolate for 10 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania (regardless of the negative test result). The isolation period may be shortened after a second negative PCR test performed no earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expenses).
Depending on the local epidemiological situation, travellers from some countries face stricter measures during the isolation period.
Persons arriving from countries where the spread of new virus variants has been detected must obtain the NPHC permission to leave the place of isolation for certain specified reasons. To leave Lithuania for the country of residence or work before the end of self-isolation period, a notification must be sent to NPHC 24 hours before departure.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller returning to, or arriving by air, sea, or land, will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
All persons arriving in Lithuania by car must register with the National Public Health Center within 12 hours of arrival.
Find out more:
Contact information for travellers
Vilnius information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
State Border Guard Service
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travellers from third countries listed as affected countries should:
- have a certificate proving a negative laboratory test for COVID-19 disease performed not earlier than 72 hours before arriving in the Republic of Lithuania. The form can be in Lithuanian, English or Russian. Travellers who do not have a test result for COVID-19 performed before arrival in Lithuania will immediately be registered for such testing. It is recommended to register in advance for the test on the Coronavirus Hotline 1808. Children aged 16 and under are exempt from the test obligation.
- self-isolate for 10 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania following the applicable isolation measures. The isolation period may be shortened after a negative SARS-Co-V2 PCR test for COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) performed not earlier than on day 7 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expense).;
Those with a medical certificate that proves the have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test. A certificate of vaccination is needed.
Also, those holding a medical certificate confirming that they had coronavirus infection are exempt from testing and quarantine. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a positive PCR test, and maximum 90 days may have passed since the positive testing.
Persons arriving from countries where the spread of new virus variants has been detected must obtain the NPHC permission, to leave the place of isolation for certain specified reasons. To leave Lithuania for the country of residence or work before the end of the self-isolation period must notify NPHC 24 hours before departure.
Every traveller returning to or arriving in Lithuania by regular, special or charter transport by air, sea, or land, will have to electronically submit their personal data to the National Public Health Centre. This means that before boarding a plane, ferry, bus, or train, a traveller will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre, and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
Information for arriving people.
May I transit this country?
YES
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Lithuania, the following rules apply:
Transit through the territory of Lithuania is allowed for foreigners:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Seafarers;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backward (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travelers in transit through Lithuania, it is not necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result, if you travel by air transport and you do not leave the transit area at the airport. The carriers must allow transit passengers with onward air travel tickets to board the aircraft without a QR code.
General measures
People should leave their residences and municipalities only for essential purposes. The police control movement between municipalities.
General COVID-19 related restrictions
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
Protective face masks are mandatory in all public places (from the age of 6) Some exceptions exist.
Physical Distancing
A distance of 2 metres between people must be ensured (except for members of the same family). The safety distance may be less if there is a professional partition, or when personal protective equipment is worn. Distances in queues should be at least 1 metre.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/LTU/7001
28.01.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
PARTIALLY
Lithuania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Lithuania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers from EU Member States or Schengen Associated Countries listed as affected countries or displayed as such on the map, should have a certificate of a healthcare institution, or a laboratory test result form, proving a negative laboratory test coronavirus infection performed not earlier than 48 hours before returning to / arriving in the Republic of Lithuania. The form can be in Lithuanian, English or Russian.
Alternatively, the traveler should contact the Coronavirus Hotline tel. 1808 or the institution performing laboratory tests and register for the test within 24 hours from arrival in the Republic of Lithuania.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers from EU Member States or Schengen Associated Countries listed as affected countries, should self-isolate for 14 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania. The isolation period may be shortened after a negative PCR test for coronavirus infection performed not earlier than on day 10 of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expense).
Other
Persons arriving from countries where the spread of new virus variants has been detected, must obtain the NPHC permission, to leave the place of isolation for certain specified reasons. To leave Lithuania for the country of residence or work before the end of self-isolation period must notify must notify NPHC 24 hours before departure.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller returning to or arriving in Lithuania by regular, special or charter transport by air, sea, or land, will have to electronically submit their personal data to the National Public Health Centre. This means that before boarding a plane, ferry, bus, or train, a traveller will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre, and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
All persons, arriving in Lithuania by car, are obligated to register with the National Public Health Center within 12 hours of arrival.
Find out more:
Who is allowed to enter Lithuania?
Contact information for travellers
koronastop.lrv.lt
State Border Guard Service
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travellers from third countries listed as affected countries or displayed as such on the map, should:
- have a certificate of an healthcare institution or a laboratory test result form proving a negative laboratory test for COVID-19 disease performed not earlier than 48 hours before returning to / arriving in the Republic of Lithuania. The form can be in Lithuanian, English or Russian. Alternatively, the traveler should contact the Coronavirus Hotline tel. 1808 or the institution performing laboratory tests for COVID-19 disease and register for the test within 24 hours from arrival in the Republic of Lithuania.
- self-isolate for 14 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania. The isolation period may be shortened after a negative SARS-Co-V2 PCR test for COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) performed not earlier than on the 10th day of self-isolation (the test is carried out at own expense);
Persons arriving from countries where the spread of new virus variants has been detected must obtain the NPHC permission, to leave the place of isolation for certain specified reasons. To leave Lithuania for the country of residence or work before the end of self-isolation period must notify must notify NPHC 24 hours before departure.
Every traveller returning to or arriving in Lithuania by regular, special or charter transport by air, sea, or land, will have to electronically submit their personal data to the National Public Health Centre. This means that before boarding a plane, ferry, bus, or train, a traveller will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre, and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
Information for arriving people.
May I transit this country?
PARTIALLY
Transit through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania is allowed for foreigners:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Seafarers;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backwards (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Regardless of the transport used by travelers in transit through Lithuania, it is not necessary to fill in the NPHC form and submit your personal data. There is no need for self-isolation or negative test result, if you travel by air transport and you do not leave the transit area at the airport. The carriers must allow transit passengers with onward air travel tickets to board the aircraft without a QR code.
Documents you need to travel in Europe
General measures
General COVID-19 related restrictions
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
Protective face masks are mandatory in all public places (from the age of 6) Some exceptions exist.
Physical Distancing
A distance of 2 metres between people must be ensured (except for members of the same family). The safety distance may be less if there is a professional partition, or when personal protective equipment is worn. Distances in queues should be at least 1 metre.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/LTU/6001
15.12.2020
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
PARTIALLY
Travellers from EU Member States of Schengen Associated countries listed as affected countries or shown as such on the map, should isolate themselves for 10 days or present a negative COVID-19 test result, which has to be received not earlier than 48 hours before arrival. Several exemptions apply.
Mandatory travel documentation
Every traveller returning to or arriving in Lithuania by regular, special or charter transport by air, sea, or land, will have to electronically submit their personal data to the National Public Health Centre. This means that before boarding a plane, ferry, bus, or train, a traveler will have to fill in a form on the website of the National Public Health Centre, and present the confirmation received, the QR code, at the time of boarding.
All persons, arriving in Lithuania by car, are obligated to register with the National Public Health Center within 12 hours of arrival.
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Travellers legally residing in countries that are included in the EU list of third countries whose residents should not be subject to a temporary restriction for the purpose of unnecessary travel to the EU, are also allowed to enter the Republic of Lithuania if these countries are not included in the list of affected countries.
In general, people arriving from all other third countries are not allowed to come to Lithuania, unless they are exempt.
A mandatory self-registration is required before entry into Republic of Lithuania.
Requirements upon return or arrival from abroad.
May I transit this country?
PARTIALLY
Transit through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania is allowed for foreigners:
- On their return to their country of residence;
- In whose respect a reasoned request has been made by a foreign country;
- Seafarers;
- Using facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and backwards (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 the Republic of Lithuania).
Mandatory selfregistration is required before entry into Republic of Lithuania, see the online form
May I enter this country by road?
May I enter this country by car/motorbike/camper?
YES
May I enter this country by bus or coach?
YES
Bus and coach passenger rights
Find out more:
Who is allowed to enter Lithuania?
Contact information for travellers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
14.09.2020
Travelling to Lithuania
A two-week self-isolation requirement is applied to persons arriving from COVID-19 affected countries or in transit through them. Affected countries are those with a coronavirus infection incidence rate exceeding 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days.
The official list of affected countries is available at the Ministry of Health website.
Foreigners arriving from countries where the COVID-19 incidence rate exceeds 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants will have to provide a negative result to a coronavirus test performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival and they will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, also in case of a negative result to the test.
Third-country nationals
Foreigners from third countries may enter Lithuania only after obtaining permission from the responsible Lithuanian authorities depending on the nature of the issue: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Social Security and Labour, etc. Travellers legally residing in countries that are included in the EU list of third countries whose residents should not be subject to a temporary restriction on crossing external borders for the purpose of unnecessary travel to the EU, are also allowed to enter the Republic of Lithuania if their countries are not included in the list of the affected countries, i. e. if the incidence rate is less than 25 cases per 100,000 population in those countries in the last 14 days. Foreigners arriving from third-countries where the COVID-19 incidence rate exceeds 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants will have to provide a negative result to a coronavirus test performed within the last three days prior to their arrival and they will also be required to comply with isolation requirements. list of affected countries. A mandatory self-registration is required before entry into Republic of Lithuania.
Travelling from Lithuania or returning to Lithuania
Interactive map of countries from which isolation is required upon return
If the country of travelling or transit had more than 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, citizens must have a test for COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) taken not earlier than 72 hours before their entry to the Republic of Lithuania and negative results thereof, or contact the Hotline 1808 or other establishment that performs Coronavirus tests within 24 hours of the entry, except cases provided for in the order of the Minister for Health.
Rules and Exceptions
Citizens from the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and persons lawfully residing in these countries, are allowed to enter Lithuania without restrictions, provided that the incidence of COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) in their country of origin has not exceeded 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
Persons who have returned or arrived from countries on the list of countries most affected by coronavirus infection or who have travelled through the affected countries shall be deemed to have been exposed to the virus. This does not apply when people travel by air without leaving the airport transit area or travel in transit from a country unaffected by a coronavirus infection through Poland, with essential stops only, in Poland.
Isolation is mandatory for persons arriving from or transiting through the affected countries, with the exceptions provided for in the order of the Minister for Health.
Foreigners arriving from countries where the COVID-19 incidence rate exceeds 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants will have to provide a negative result to a coronavirus test performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival and they will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, also in case of a negative result to the test.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All travellers arriving in Lithuania from abroad by air or sea have to register with the National Public Health Centre. All passengers must fill out forms on paper or online before disembarking. NPHC specialists will collect completed paper forms from travellers or check if they have filled them out online. Those travelling by land are obliged to register with the NPHC within 12 hours from the moment of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania.
Find out more:
Korona Stop
Ministry of Health
Driving abroad
National Emergency & travel prohibition (14.03.2020)
While the quarantine is in place, Lithuanian citizens, with some exceptions, will be banned from leaving the country, and foreigners will be banned from entering the country with some exceptions. Persons returning to their country of residence shall be allowed to transit through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania without a stopover until 19 March 2020, 00:00.
Start date: 16.03.2020
End date: 30.03.2020
Further information: https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19