Data Last Updated: August 24, 2021
General Information
Lithuania is open to travellers visiting for tourism purposes.
As of July 6, 2021, all travelers arriving from countries designated as "green" need to present either a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or a negative result from an antigen test taken within 48 hours before arrival.
Those who came from countries designated as "orange (yellow)" need to meet the same testing criteria, and must take a second PCR test three to five days after arrival in Lithuania.
Arrivals from "red, dark red, and grey" countries must meet the same testing requirements and self-isolate for 10 days from the day of arrival. The isolation period can be ended early following receipt of a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no less than seven days after arrival.
For more information - Covid-19 Information for Travelers
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Authorities in Lithuania make wearing face masks on public transport and in all enclosed shopping spaces mandatory from Aug. 1 despite low coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rates in the country.
Most nonessential businesses have reopened provided they implement strict hygiene and social distancing requirements Authorities continue to encourage remote working when possible. Authorities may reintroduce, extend, or otherwise amend restrictions at short notice dependent upon the evolution of disease activity in the region.
Outdoor mass events up to 1000 people and indoor mass events up to 200 people are allowed with certain distance restrictions. The limit of people allowed to congregate is lifted, and outdoor sports activities are allowed.
Airlines & Transport
Passenger flights from Lithuania to foreign countries have resumed since May.
As of Aug 10, passenger rail service to Poland has been temporarily suspended; freight rail services are unaffected by this measure.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Open to Tourists From:
12 Countries
Austria
Croatia
Estonia
Finland
Greece
Iceland
Luxembourg
Malta
Poland
Romania
Slovakia
Spain
Not Allowing Tourists From:
205 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
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Greenland
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India
Indonesia
Iran
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Saint Barthélemy
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Saint Lucia
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Samoa
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Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
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Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
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Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
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Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Strict Quarantine For Tourists From:
25 Countries
Andorra
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Faroe Islands
France
Germany
Guadeloupe
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Martinique
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Réunion
San Marino
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Special Conditions For Tourists From:
1 Countries
Denmark
More Details
Since June 16, 2020, Lithuania has reopened its borders for tourism. It started by allowing travelers from EU nations and a few third-party countries that are considered safe by the EU council.
The entry rules to Lithuania have been changing rapidly in the past months due to the Covid-19 situation around the world. If you're planning to visit Lithuania during this pandemic, take note that there are entry rules that you need to follow. The rules will vary depending on which country you came from and your vaccination status.
So, here's everything you need to know.
Who Can Enter Lithuania As Tourist?
Lithuanian authorities categorize countries according to their Covid-19 risk. They followed the ECDC guidelines in their categorization, which states that those countries that have registered less than 75 infection cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the last 14 days are considered safe, and are, therefore on the green list.
Green List
Currently, here are the countries on Lithuania's green list:
- Bulgaria
- Latvia
- Poland
- Liechtenstein
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Hungary
- Germany
Travelers coming from the "Green List" are no longer required to undergo testing or quarantine for as long as they can show proof of being fully vaccinated and have recovered from the virus.
Meanwhile, those who have not been vaccinated can still enter Lithuania but they must submit a negative Covid-19 test before arrival. If taken through a PCR test, the test should be done within 72 hours before arrival and 48 hours if it's taken through a rapid antigen test.
Yellow List
Countries with a medium risk of Covid-19 infection are categorized as yellow. Here's a list of these countries:
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Greece ( Thasos )
- Iceland
- Croatia
- Norway
- Portugal ( Madeira )
- Finland
- Sweden
Travelers coming from the yellow list of countries are not subject to testing or quarantine if they can show proof that they have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from the virus.
But those who have not been vaccinated or recovered must submit a negative test result before arrival. They don't need to self-isolate upon entry. However, they are required to get tested through PCR between the 3rd to 5th day of arrival.
Red/Grey List
EU countries that are not on the Green and Yellow list are categorized as "Red/Grey".
Here's a list of countries under this category:
- Belgium
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- French regions of Corsica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, and Réunion
- Greece, including Crete, Rhodes, Santorini, Corfu, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Portugal, except Madeira
- Spain, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Mallorca
- Switzerland
Vaccinated travelers from these areas or those who have recovered from the virus can enter with no restrictions. However, unvaccinated travelers coming from these areas must submit a negative Covid-19 test result before entry and self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in the country. The isolation period can be shortened if they will be tested on the seventh day and the result is negative.
Third Countries Considered Epidemiologically Safe
Lithuania is also allowing the entry of visitors coming from a few countries outside of the EU. These are countries considered as epidemiologically safe or have a low risk of Covid-19 infections. Here's a list of these countries:
- Albania
- Armenia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brunei
- Canada
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Ukraine
- United States of America
- China’s special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao
Similar rules of entry will apply to travelers coming from these countries. Vaccinated travelers and those who can show proof of having recovered from the virus can enter with no need to test or quarantine. However, unvaccinated travelers or those who have not recovered from the virus need to submit a negative Covid-19 test result before entry and self-isolate for 10 days upon their arrival. They can end the isolation period earlier if they get tested for Covid-19 and the result is negative.
Entry Requirements For Lithuania
All the approved countries listed above must also:
- Fill out the passenger arrival form upon arrival.
- Travelers should agree to temperature scans at the airport.
- All travelers should have health travel insurance that covers COVID-19.
Health Measures and Safety Protocols
- Wearing mask is mandatory in all enclosed public places such as public transportation, shops, supermarket, etc.
- Travelers must follow social distancing measures.
- Indoor gatherings are permitted but limited to not more than 200 people.
What's Open in Lithuania?
Most non-essential businesses have reopened provided they implement strict hygiene and social distancing requirements. Authorities continue to encourage remote working when possible. Authorities may reintroduce, extend, or otherwise amend restrictions at short notice dependent upon the evolution of disease activity in the region.
Some of the following are open (but not all), subject to social distancing and limited operations:
- Hotels and accommodations
- Public transportation
- Restaurants, cafes, and bars mainly for outdoors
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Sources: Lithuania Travel | Korona Stop
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Information for Non-Tourists
All travelers arriving from countries with more than 16 cases per 100,000 population over the last 14 days must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
Starting Aug. 10, travel from Netherlands and Iceland is indefinitely suspended. Lithuanian citizens or foreigners arriving for work, or with a special permits, will be allowed entry but will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
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