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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. 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.
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: 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 measuresPeople 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 facemasksProtective face masks are mandatory in all public places (from the age of 6) Some exceptions exist. Physical DistancingA 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: 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 measuresGeneral COVID-19 related restrictions Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksProtective face masks are mandatory in all public places (from the age of 6) Some exceptions exist. Physical DistancingA 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?
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 documentationEvery 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?
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?
May I enter this country by bus or coach?
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 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 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. 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 Find out more: |
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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 |
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24.02.2021 COVID-19 update: List of testing centres in Lithuania Find below the link, listing the laboratories for COVID-19 tests providing paid services in Lithuania. Read here. Source: LINAVA
22.02.2021 COVID-19 update: Renewed situation in Lithuania Every person, regardless of nationality, crossing the land border to Lithuania must fill in an online form before entering the country. Here is the Link to the online form and also to receive a QR code. This applies to all professional drivers. Failure to provide the code will result in a fine of 500 - 1500 euros. Isolation is also mandatory for all drivers, except for transit, cargo delivery or cargo pick-up, without staying in Lithuania. Source: LINAVA
11.08.2020 Every person, regardless of nationality, crossing a land border into Lithuania must fill in an online form no later than 12 hours following their arrival in the country. Link to the online form: https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form Source: LINAVA
01.07.2020 On 17 June, the Lithuanian government lifted the nationwide quarantine but extended the state of emergency, which was declared back in February. Temporary controls at internal borders will be carried out until 16 July. Foreigners are not allowed to enter Lithuania; the following categories are exempt from this provision:
Restrictions apply at the following land border crossing points: Medininkai–Kamenyj Log; Šalčininkai–Benekainys; Raigardas–Privalka; Kybartai–Černiševskoje; Panemunė–Sovetsk. The following border crossing points are closed: Tverečius–Vidžiai; Lavoriškės–Kotlovka; Šumskas–Loša; Ramoniškiai–Pograničnyj; Nida–Morskoje; Adutiškis–Moldevičiai; Papelekis–Lentupis; Krakūnai–Geranainys; Eišiškės–Dotiškės; Rakai–Petiulevcai; Norviliškės–Pickūnai; Latežeris–Pariečė On 29 June, Lithuania introduced a 14-day isolation requirement for its nationals and residents arriving from the 50 most affected countries, including Sweden, Russia and Belarus. International freight transport drivers are exempt from this provision. The ministry will update the list every week. The countries considered most affected are those with more than 25 new cases per population of 100,000 reported over the last two weeks. Travellers from countries with infection rates of between 15 and 25 are advised, but not required, to go into 14-day self-isolation. Source: LINAVA
02.06.2020 On 1 June, the Lithuanian Government extended national quarantine until 24:00 of 16 June. Additional provisions have been added to reflect the evolution of the pandemic. Self isolation of 14 days remains mandatory for individuals returning to Lithuania or arriving from foreign countries. The requirement does not apply to:
The transport of goods transiting through Lithuania is permitted. Upon detection of any symptom at the border of Lithuania, drivers or crew members engaged in international commercial transport in any type of vehicle, transiting through the territory of Lithuania, will not be allowed to enter the country unless they are citizens of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia or legal residents of Lithuania. Individuals can enter the country through the following state border crossing points:
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11.05.2020 To control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government has decided to declare quarantine on the entire territory of the Republic of Lithuania. This quarantine has now been extended to 24:00 on 31 May. However, some additional adjustments will enter into force in the coming days: - Citizens of Estonia and Latvia will be allowed to enter Lithuania without restrictions as of 15 May. The requirement to comply with the 14-day compulsory self-isolation upon arrival from these countries will be abolished. - As of 11 May, citizens of all other European Union (EU) countries will be able to enter Lithuania for business or study purposes, but they will be subject to the 14-day self-isolation, except for those coming from Poland (the 14-day self-isolation measure does not apply). - As of 11 May, ferry travel is permitted on the routes between Kiel / Rostock / Travemünde and Klaipėda, when passengers are not picked up at intermediate ports, and minimal contact with bystanders is ensured during the transfer to another ferry at the intermediate port. - In addition, as of 15 May, Lithuanian citizens will be able to return from abroad or foreigners will be able to come to Lithuania through two more points on the border with Latvia, i. y. Būtingė-Rucava and Smėlynė-Medumi. At present, it is possible to leave for Latvia through these borders, but it is possible to return only through the Saločiai-Grenctalė point. Source: LINAVA
23.04.2020 On 22 April, the Lithuanian government has extended the nationwide quarantine up until 24:00 of 11 May. Starting immediately, drivers operating to or through Lithuania, must record all stops made during their international route in a free-form document, together with the reason for stopping and the duration. This applies to both Lithuanian and foreign drivers. Source: LINAVA
09.04.2020 On 16 March, the Lithuanian government announced nationwide quarantine (level 3 of the national plan). This quarantine has now been extended until 27 April. Restrictions at the borders of Poland and Latvia have been reintroduced. With effect from 14 March, foreign nationals are not permitted to enter the country by any means of transport. Exceptions are in place for persons residing in the Republic of Lithuania, and persons employed within Lithuanian companies, and are either engaged in the international commercial transport of goods, or performing an international commercial transport of goods, by any means of transport. Persons returning or arriving from foreign countries are required to isolate for 14 days. Please note that this does not apply to crew or crew members working for Lithuanian companies engaged in international commercial transport or performing international commercial transport in any type of vehicle, or to any foreign citizens transiting through the Republic of Lithuania with a mandatory escort (convoy) to the state of their residence, and who do not have symptoms of COVID-19. For crew or crew members who either work for Lithuanian companies engaged in international commercial transport, or who perform international commercial transport in any type of vehicle, isolation is mandatory from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania until the day of departure from its territory, but not exceeding 14 days. The National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health organise screening at border crossings for symptoms of COVID-19 when returning or arriving from abroad. Foreign carriers with cargo vehicles transiting through Lithuania are permitted. However, crew or crew members performing international commercial transport in any type of vehicle must travel through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania without stopping unnecessarily. Upon detection of any COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) symptoms at the border of Lithuania, crew or crew members engaged in international commercial transport in any type of vehicle, transiting through the territory of Lithuania, will not be allowed to enter the country unless they are citizens or legal residents of Lithuania. The number of border crossing points accessible for entry into Lithuania have been reduced to the following: Kalvarijos–Budzisko, Saločių–Grenstalės, Būtingės–Rucavos, Smėlynės–Medumės, Medininkų–Kamenyj Logo, Raigardo–Privalkos, Kybartų–Černyševskojės, Panemunės–Sovetsko, Kenos–Gudagojo, Šalčininkų–Benekainių, Mockavos–Trakiškių, Lazdijų–Ogrodnikų, Lavoriškės–Kotlovka, Vilnius, Kaunas, Palanga, Šiauliai international airports, Vilnius railway station and Stasylai railway border crossing points, and Klaipeda seaport. The entry of persons and/or their passenger cars into the territory of the Republic of Lithuania is allowed only through the following international state border crossing points: Kalvarija–Budziskas and Saločiai–Grenstalė. In exceptional cases, after obtaining the permission of the Head of the State Border Guard Service under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania, or a person authorised by him, persons and/or their passenger cars may enter the Republic of Lithuania through other international border crossing points. Border crossing for commercial and/or international freight transport is additionally carried out through the Stasylai–Benekainiai railway border crossing point and the Pagėgiai–Sovetsk railway border crossing point, and the facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation, and back to the territory of the Russian Federation, shall additionally pass through the Kena Railroad Border Inspection Post and the Kybartai Railway Border Inspection Post. It is prohibited to transport passengers and/or transport their passenger cars by passenger ships (ferries) to the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of the ferry along the Kiel–Klaipėda–Kiel route. In exceptional cases, on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the decision on the permit will be made by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. Passenger flights to and from Lithuanian airports are also prohibited unless authorised by the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, subject to approval from the ministries for transport and foreign affairs. Source: LINAVA
03.04.2020 Coming into effect on 16 March, 00:00, the Lithuania Government has announced a two-week nationwide quarantine (third level of the national plan). Currently quarantine has been extended until 13 April. Lithuania has reintroduced restrictions at the borders of Poland and Latvia. With effect from 14 March, foreign nationals are not permitted to enter the country by any means of transport. Exceptions are in place for persons residing in the Republic of Lithuania, and persons employed within Lithuanian companies, and are either engaged in the international commercial transport of goods, or performing an international commercial transport of goods, by any means of transport. Persons returning or arriving from foreign countries are required to have 14 days of isolation, except for crew and crew members working in Lithuanian companies engaged in international commercial transport or performing international commercial transport in all types of vehicles, foreign citizens in transit through the Republic of Lithuania with a mandatory escort (convoy) to the state of their residence, and those who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. For crew and crew members who work in Lithuanian companies engaged in international commercial transport or perform international commercial transport in all types of vehicles, isolation is mandatory from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania until the day of departure from its territory, but not longer than 14 days. The National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health have organized screening at border crossing for symptoms of COVID-19 when returning or arriving from abroad. International transport drivers are required to mark the stops that took place during the trip in a free-form document, indicating their purpose and duration. Foreign carriers with cargo vehicles transiting through Lithuania are permitted. The number of border crossing points to enter Lithuania have been reduced to the following: Kalvarijos–Budzisko, Saločių–Grenstalės, Būtingės–Rucavos, Smėlynės–Medumės, Medininkų– Kamenyj Logo, Raigardo–Privalkos, Kybartų–Černyševskojės, Panemunės–Sovetsko, Kenos– Gudagojo, Šalčininkų–Benekainių, Mockavos-Trakiškių, Lazdijų–Ogrodnikų, Vilnius, Kaunas, Palanga, Šiauliai international airports, Vilnius railway station and Stasylai railway border crossing points and Klaipeda seaport. The entry of persons and/or their passenger cars into the territory of the Republic of Lithuania is allowed only through the following international state border crossing points: Kalvarija – Budziskas, Saločiai – Grenstalė. Border crossing for commercial and/or international freight transport is additionally carried out through Stasylai-Benekainiai railway border crossing point and Pagėgiai-Sovetsk railway border crossing point. Facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and back to the territory of the Russian Federation must additionally pass through the Kena Railroad Border Inspection Post and the Kybartai Railway Border Inspection Post. As of April 4, 00:00, it is forbidden to transport passengers and their cars to the Republic of Lithuania by passenger ships and ferries, with the exception of the Kiel-Klaipeda-Kiel ferry service or with the permission of the interior minister or his authorised representative. As of April 4, 00:00 passenger flights to and from Lithuanian airports will also be prohibited unless authorised by the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, subject to approval from the ministries for transport and foreign affairs. Source: LINAVA
Update on the situation at land borders in Lithuania: Lithuania has reintroduced restrictions at the borders of Poland and Latvia. With effect from 14 March, foreign nationals are not permitted to enter the country by any means of transport. Exceptions are in place for persons residing in the Republic of Lithuania, and persons employed within Lithuanian companies, and are either engaged in the international commercial transport of goods, or performing an international commercial transport of goods, by any means of transport. Foreign carriers with cargo vehicles transitting through Lithuania are permitted. Source: LINAVA Coming into effect on 16 March, 00:00, the Lithuania Government has announced a two-week nationwide quarantine (third level of the national plan). Lithuania reintroduced control of its borders with Poland and Latvia on 14 March. Foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter the country by any means of transport, unless they work and live permanently in Lithuania (a temporary corridor will be available for Latvian and Estonian citizens to reach their countries). Goods transport is still allowed. However, foreigners are banned from entering the country, unless they are making necessary deliveries of goods to Lithuania. The number of border crossing points to enter Lithuania have been reduced to the following: Kalvarijos–Budzisko, Saločių–Grenstalės, Būtingės–Rucavos, Smėlynės–Medumės, Medininkų– Kamenyj Logo, Raigardo–Privalkos, Kybartų–Černyševskojės, Panemunės–Sovetsko, Kenos– Gudagojo, Šalčininkų–Benekainių, Mockavos-Trakiškių, Lazdijų–Ogrodnikų, Vilnius, Kaunas, Palanga, Šiauliai international airports, Vilnius railway station and Stasylai railway border crossing points and Klaipeda seaport. Border crossing for commercial and/or international freight transport is additionally carried out through Stasylai-Benekainiai railway border crossing point and Pagėgiai-Sovetsk railway border crossing point, and facilitated transit of persons from the territory of the Russian Federation to the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and back to the territory of the Russian Federation shall additionally pass through the Kena Railroad Border Inspection Post and the Kybartai Railway Border Inspection Post. The number of local passengers on intercity buses and trains is restricted to maintain the necessary distance between passengers. Source: LINAVA |