COVID-19: Information for travellers
Updated 2021 01 17
Find information about current restrictions here.
During the national state of emergency restrictions on border crossings remain, some trade, leisure and entertainment activities are restricted. Read more here.
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Entering Lithuania
Every traveler entering Lithuania must comply with the current entry requirements. Restrictions on border crossings remain, exemptions for foreigners to enter Lithuania are listed here.
Passenger's questionnaire
Persons, arriving to Lithuania from all the countries by all means of transport must fill Passenger's questionnaire (not earlier than 48 hours before the trip) and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle or to officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
Persons transiting through the country also must fill Passenger's questionnaire (not earlier than 48 hours before the trip). In the address line please enter: "TRANSIT TO (enter the country you're traveling to), in the Municipality line please choose the first Municipality you arrive at while in Lithuania.
Entry requirements based on ECDC guidelines
Entry requirements are based on ECDC guidelines and are marked in different colors. Third countries (non-European Economic Area countries) that are not included in the ECDC maps are classified as grey area countries.
Find the list of affected countries here.
1. For individuals from 16 years old is mandatory to receive a negative PRC test (PCR test for COVID-19 must have been taken within 72 hours) or an antigen test (antigen test must have been taken within 48 hours);
2. Fill out a Passenger's questionnaire not earlier than 48 hours before arrival and receive the confirmation (QR code);
3. Regardless of the test result stay on self-isolation for 7 days.
4. Arrivals from the red and grey list countries are recommended to take a COVID-19 PCR test on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest. Test must be performed at personal expense.
Important note: Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply for those fully vaccinated or with past disease. Check which vaccines are accepted in Lithuania and which documents are required here.
Find detailed information about current requirements here.
1. For individuals from 16 years old is mandatory to receive a negative PRC test (PCR test for COVID-19 must have been taken within 72 hours) or an antigen test (antigen test must have been taken within 48 hours);
2. Fill out a Passenger's questionnaire not earlier than 48 hours before arrival and receive the confirmation (QR code);
3. Arrivals from orange marked countries are recommended to take a COVID-19 PCR test on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest. Test must be performed at personal expense.
Important note: Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply for those fully vaccinated or with past disease. Check which vaccines are accepted in Lithuania and which documents are required here.
Find detailed information about current requirements here.
1. For individuals from 16 years old is mandatory to receive a negative PRC test (PCR test for COVID-19 must have been taken within 72 hours) or an antigen test (antigen test must have been taken within 48 hours);
2. Fill out a Passenger's questionnaire not earlier than 48 hours before arrival and receive the confirmation (QR code).
Important note: Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply for those fully vaccinated or with past disease. Check which vaccines are accepted in Lithuania and which documents are required here.
Find detailed information about current requirements here.
The certificate alone is not a travel document. It isn't enough to travel, you still need your passport or other documents or form of identification.
If person holds EU Digital COVID Certificate testing and self-isolation requirements will not be applicable.
However, if arriving from red, grey or orange zones the recommendation to perform a PCR test or antigen test at your own expense no later than 3 days after arrival remains.
The certificate is available in a national language and English. It consists of a QR code displayed on a device (like a smartphone or a tablet) or printed, and a digital signature, verified via EU Gateway.
An EU Digital COVID Certificate is digital proof that a person has either:
-been vaccinated against COVID-19;
-received a negative test result;
-recovered from COVID-19.
More information about EU Digital COVID Certificate can be found here.
Self-isolation rules
Persons, arriving in Lithuania from red, dark red or grey marked countries (check the list of affected countries here), have to self-isolate for 7 days and follow mandatory isolation regulations.
When arriving from red or grey countries testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply for those fully vaccinated or with past disease. Check is your vaccine accepted in Lithuania and which documents are required here.
For persons arriving from orange and green marked zones self-isolation is not required.
Find detailed information about current requirements for self-isolation here.
Information for vaccinated and recovered travellers
Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply in case of:
1) those holding a document from a medical establishment confirming the recovery of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
2) those holding a document issued by a medical establishment, a country-specific vaccination certificate, or an international vaccination certificate confirming the complete vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Jansen, Comirnaty, Spikevax or Vaxzevria) administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination was carried out, if at least 14 days have passed after the administration of a dose of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) vaccine, and the person has been vaccinated with:
- the second dose under the two-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose under the single-dose vaccination schedule;
- at least one dose administered to the person who has recovered of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result.
Important note: the documents confirming the results of the COVID-19 test or vaccination or recovery must be submitted in one of the official languages of the European Union.
Restrictions in the country during national state of emergency
As of 13 September, all contact services and economic activities shall be carried out and events organized (except for the established exceptions) only for persons who meet the criteria set by the National Certificate. Only persons who can present a valid National Certificate shall be able to receive contact services.
Important note: Instead of the National Certificate, foreign tourists will be able to produce printed vaccination documents issued by other countries. Fully vaccinated foreign citizens are able to benefit from the National Certificate activities with the EU Digital COVID Certificate. Foreigners with a negative coronavirus test carried out in Lithuania will also be able to get more services; yet, they will have to do the testing at their own expense. The test will be valid for 48 hours from the time of taking the sample after the PCR pay test or antigen pay test.
Choose from the options below to learn more about National Certificate:
The National Certificate is for people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, who have had COVID-19 or who have a negative COVID-19 PCR test. Also 60 days after a positive quantitative or semi-quantitative serological immunological test.
Individuals who have been vaccinated would have access to the National Certificate 1 week after the second dose of the Comirnaty or Spikevax vaccine; 2 weeks after vaccination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen vaccine; 4 weeks after the first dose of the Vaxzevria vaccine but for no longer than the period of 13 weeks; after a second dose of the Vaxzevria vaccine; 2 weeks after a single dose of Comirnaty, Spikevax, or Vaxzevria vaccine in a person with a history of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) when the diagnosis was confirmed based on a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test; one week after the second dose of Comirnaty or Vaxzevria, if the first dose of vaccine was Vaxzevria and the second dose of Comirnaty or vice versa.
For individuals who have had coronavirus and who wish to have the National Certificate the coronavirus diagnosis will have to be confirmed on the basis of a positive PCR test or antigen test. No more than 210 days should elapse after this positive result. The result will be valid after the isolation period granted to the person comes to an end. If a person has had coronavirus but has not contacted a family doctor, and the fact of illness is not fixed in his medical history, he will not be able to obtain the National Certificate.
Access the National Certificate is available to all people who have a personal identification number in Lithuania and whose data (on vaccination, testing and coronavirus disease) is entered to the Lithuanian health electronic system. The National Certificate will be linked to this system; data for the National Certificate is generated on the basis of this system. Foreigners who come to Lithuania and have a residence permit and who are registered with the Migration Service, receive a Lithuanian personal identification number.
It is planned that fully vaccinated foreign citizens will also be able to benefit from the National Certificate activities after the launch of the EU Digital COVID Certificate.
Instead of the National Certificate, foreign tourists will be able to produce printed vaccination documents issued by other countries.
Fully vaccinated foreign citizens are able to benefit from the National Certificate activities with the EU Digital COVID Certificate.
Foreigners with a negative coronavirus test carried out in Lithuania will also be able to get more services; yet, they will have to do the testing at their own expense.
The test will be valid for 48 hours from the time of taking the sample after the PCR test.
Children under 16 do not need to be tested and to have the National Certificate. They only need an identity document. The National Certificate is applied to individuals who are 16 and over.
Residents are able to do PCR test in private healthcare facilities at their own expense.
Only the following will be able to perform a free PCR test at mobile points:
- persons to whom a family doctor or allergist will diagnose an allergy to one of the components of the vaccine;
- pregnant women who will need to present a maternity card at a mobile point.
Choose from the options below to learn more about restrictions during national state of emergency:
Check the information about goods and services, cultural events and health services at koronastop.lrv.lt
Only medical masks and respirators are permitted.
From January 17, all spectators and attendees over 6 years of age and event attendants must wear at least FFP2-level respirators.
Masks are mandatory for those over 6 years of age in indoor public spaces (e.g. stores, public transport, events, etc.), except when exercising or providing a service that can only be provided for unmasked customers and when wearing a face mask is not possible due to health condition or when wearing it may adversely affect health condition (it is recommended to wear a face shield).
During COVID-19 pandemic individual paper tickets are not available.
Tickets for public transport can be purchased in two ways:
-Vilniečio kortelė (Vilnius Resident Card): top it up with the desired public transport tickets. You can buy card and top up it at Customer Service Centres: Gedimino pr. 9A (Kudirkos Square) or Geležinkelio g. 16 (Vilnius Railway Station, Central Building); at the information desks of Maxima or Rimi supermarkets; post offices, Narvesen, Lietuvos Spauda, and Spauda press kiosks.
-Public transport app Trafi: app helps to plan your trip by public transport in Vilnius, choose the fastest and most convenient route, search for bus and trolleybus timetables, observe the public transport traffic in the capital in real time and quickly buy, collect and use tickets on your phone.
Important! Don’t forget to validate your ticket on the bus or trolleybus.
Transit through Lithuania
Transit through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania is allowed for foreigners with only essential stopovers (such as refueling or for hygiene purposes) in Lithuania.
Foreigners, traveling across Lithuania for transit purposes, don't need to be in self-isolation and have COVID-19 test done, but have to fill Passenger's questionnaire (not earlier than 48 hours before the trip). In the address line please enter: TRANSIT TO (enter the country you're traveling to), in the Municipality line please choose the first Municipality you arrive at while in Lithuania. Map of Municipalities can be found here.
Safe & Clean Hospitality Label
The Lithuanian Hotel and Restaurant Association has introduced the SAFE & CLEAN label, which guarantees the highest standards of safety and cleanliness among hospitality businesses – hotels, restaurants, and leisure and entertainment venues.
More information here.
Other relevant information
You can follow the latest news about the situation on:
- Koronastop.lrv.lt an official source of information by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on the situation in Lithuania;
- LRT English website of the Lithuanian National Broadcaster.
COVID-19 Hotline in Lithuania: 1808 or +370 (37) 367 963 if calling from foreign phone number (free of charge).
If necessary, please contact us at tic@vilnius.lt, by phone +370 5 262 9660 or through social media: Facebook, Instagram
What to do if you suspect you have a virus
- If symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) occur you should call the COVID-19 hotline: 1808 (ph. +370 (37) 367 963 if calling from foreign phone number) or contact your family doctor, report the circumstances of the illness, and follow medical advice.
- IMPORTANT: please do not go to the hospital by yourself.
- Avoid any contact. Self-insulating until ambulance arrives. An ambulance crew will take you to the hospital.
- Laboratory diagnostics will be performed at the hospital or the mobile laboratories. Hospital staff will inform you of further steps.
- To prevent coronavirus infection, everyone is recommended to follow standard measures to reduce the spread of disease: wash hands frequently with warm water and soap, avoid touching the face and eyes, practice proper coughing and sneezing etiquette (coughing and sneezing into a tissue or bent elbow), practice safe cooking (especially with regard to meat or eggs) and avoid close contact with anyone who exhibits respiratory disease symptoms, like coughing or sneezing.
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