Dear Prospective Offerors, The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius is soliciting proposals for Door mat replacement services (Base year + 4 Option years). Interested parties should send their request for solicitation package to
Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov . Quotes are due to
Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov by November 8th, 2021 17:00 (COB).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 25 October, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, News
Event: U.S. Embassy Vilnius has received information that there will be a large demonstration (7,000 – 10,000 participants) on Friday, September 10, organized by the Lithuanian Family Movement, from approximately 10:30 am to 4:00 pm, in Cathedral Square in Vilnius. There are potential plans for the group to march from the Cathedral Square via Gedimino Avenue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Dear Prospective Offerors: The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania has a requirement for roof repair services for one of the buildings located on the Embassy compound at Akmenu str. 6, Vilnius. Interested parties should send their request for solicitation package to
Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov . The pre-bid site visit will take place on September 14th, 2021 at 10 a.m. at U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 September, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, News
Dear Prospective Offerors, The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius is soliciting proposals for a focus group study in Lithuania in Fall/Winter 2021. Interested parties should contact
Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov to obtain a copy of the solicitation. Deadline to submit quotes – September 7th, 2021 COB.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 August, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, News
August 9, 2021 Holding the Lukashenka Regime to Account on the Anniversary of the Fraudulent Presidential Belarusian Election On the one-year anniversary of Belarus’s fraudulent presidential election, the United States government has taken decisive action against forty-four individuals and entities in order to hold Alyaksandr Lukashenka and his regime to account for its continued, violent repression ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Joint Statement on Baltic Pride August 7, 2021 The United States Embassies in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are proud to celebrate Baltic Pride 2021 with LGBTQI+ communities across the region. Pride is about equality, respect, justice, courage, and above all, love. It is a time to celebrate, but also a time to recommit ourselves to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
In 2021, Lithuania joins countries around the world in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. On August 1, 1946, in the aftermath of World War II, President Harry S. Truman signed the Fulbright Act into law to establish the Fulbright Program, an international academic exchange program with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding, and support friendly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks at the 81st anniversary commemoration event of the Sumner Welles Declaration, Washington Square, Vilnius. Foreign Minister Landsbergis, Professor Landsbergis, Honorable Member of Parliament Emanuelis Zingeris, Distinguished guests, Having served so much of my career in this region, it is always an honor to represent the United States when we mark the anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Dear Prospective Offerors, US Embassy Vilnius is soliciting proposals for a 17-passenger bus purchase with following minimum requirements: Automatic transmission. Engine power 120 kW or larger. Diesel engine. Pre-collision system that would stop the car in case the driver fails to notice a hazard in front. Heated windshield. Full LED Headlamps. Tinted windows. Electric side ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 July, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Dear Prospective Offerors, US Embassy Vilnius is soliciting proposals for sedan purchase with following minimum requirements: Full size sedan, wheelbase 2,8 meters or longer. Automatic transmission. Engine size 2 liter or larger. Gasoline or gasoline hybrid engine. Anti-collision system that would stop the car in case the driver fails to notice a hazard in front. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 July, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Lithuania – Travel Advisory Level lowered from Level 4 to a Level 3 – Reconsider Travel to Lithuania due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a
Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Lithuania due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. There are restrictions in place ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Dear Prospective Offerors: The U.S. Embassy Vilnius has a requirement to renovate and repair damaged building exterior walls, pavement, and balconies due to water damage. Interested parties should send their request for solicitation package to
Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov Please indicate in the subject line: Solicitation for CMR repairs. The pre-bid site visit will take place on Wednesday, June ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks for the Conference A Divisive Past: The Soviet-German War and Narratives of Mass Violence in East Central Europe Friday, June 4, 2021 As prepared for delivery Speaker Čmilytė-Nielsen, Mayor Šimašius, Ambassador Levy, Ambassador Sonn, Dr. Nikžentaitis, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the honor of joining you today as we mark this somber occasion — the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Holocaust in Lithuania. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, History, Human Rights, News, Speeches
Location: Lithuania Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
May 27, 2021 Location: U.S. Embassy Vilnius Event: U.S. Embassy Vilnius received information that there will be a demonstration of up to 40 participants on Friday, May 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., in front of the Embassy. The U.S. Embassy is located at Akmenu g. 6, Vilnius. This event is organized by representatives of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert
American Embassy Vilnius is looking for an architectural/engineering service for the partial renovation of an existing office building for estimated construction cost between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00; central business district Vilnius, Lithuania. Firms responding to this announcement on or before closing date will be considered for selection using the following evaluation criteria in descending order of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Why equal rights and opportunities for all matters – Joint Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17 May 2021 By the Ambassadors to Lithuania of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.
For the statement in Lithuanian .
For the statement in English .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
Location: Vingis Park, Vilnius Event: A demonstration called the “Family Defense March” is planned for Saturday, May 15, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The event will take part in Vingis Park and it is expected to draw up to 10,000 people. The demonstration is expected to be peaceful and the Vilnius police are aware ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert
You can find the full Religious Freedom Report global overview here and the full Religious Freedom Report on Lithuania: 2020 here.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, Official Reports
“While hate may never be permanently defeated, it must always be confronted and condemned. When we recognize the fundamental human dignity of all people, we help to build a more just and peaceful world. In the memory of all those who were lost, and in honor of all those who survived, we must continue to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today, April 22, 2021, Ambassador Gilchrist took part in the opening of a new cultural and historical route “The Path of Samuel Bak”, created by the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History in collaboration with creative agency EZCO and artist Romualdas Inčirauskas. Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks at the Opening of the “Samuel Bak Path:” 🇺🇸| Mr. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture
Ambassador Gilchrist joined the Jewish Community of Lithuania, leaders of Lithuania, and members of the diplomatic community at Paneriai Memorial to mark Yom HaShoah – the Day of Remembrance. Six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Today we remember those lives, honor their memory, and reaffirm: we will never forget. Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture
The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius is seeking quotes for Travel Management Services. Please see links to documents below for more information. Please submit quotes to Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov by March 22, 2021 10 a.m. A pre-bid tele-conference will be held on March 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. All interested vendors should register for the tele-conference by March ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: News
Congratulations to Lithuania on this 103rd anniversary of the Restoration of the State! Su gimtadieniu! From Secretary Blinken and all of us at U.S. Embassy Vilnius, we wish Lithuania a happy birthday and congratulate you on this 103rd anniversary of the Restoration of the State! Su gimtadieniu! “On behalf of the Government of the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: History, News, Press Releases
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Embassy Vilnius is soliciting proposals for an SUV with following minimum requirements: Automatic transmission 4WD or AWD Gasoline engine 110 kw or more LED lighting IQ Light Matrix Dynamic Light Assist Lane Assist Side Assist Front Assist Pre-Crash system ACC with Stop &Go function Rear parking camera and sensors At least 1,700mm trunk space while ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Attention Cell Phone Service Providers: U.S. Embassy Vilnius is soliciting proposals for cellphone services (Base Year + 4 Options Years). Interested parties should contact Vilnius.Procurement@state.gov to obtain a copy of the solicitation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Location: Throughout Lithuania Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding additional COVID-19 restrictions The Lithuanian government announced additional restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 effective Wednesday, December 16, including the closure of schools, retail stores with limited exceptions, and the restriction of movement within the country. The majority of the measures are to remain in place until January 31, with the restrictions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Embassy has a requirement for elevator maintenance on the U.S. Embassy compound, Akmenų 6, Vilnius.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Country-Specific Information: Situation in Lithuanian regarding COVID-19 as of November 17, 2020. Currently, U.S. citizens are prohibited from entering Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News
The U.S. Embassy together with partners invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in a human rights-focused video contest “Disability Rights are Human Rights.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Embassy, Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Lithuania, Video
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania October 23, 2020 Location: U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania Event: A demonstration in support of President Trump is planned on Saturday, October 24th from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in front of U.S. Embassy Vilnius. The event is expected to include up to 15 people. The U.S. Embassy’s Regional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
This morning’s ceremony reminds us that this work continues every day. In carrying Sugihara’s legacy forward, we embrace what the man stood for, and the ideals he embodied.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
As of July 15, U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania, is resuming certain immigrant and certain non-immigrant visa services.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
The 2020 U.S. general elections will be held on November 3. At the federal level, voters will choose a U.S. president, 35 members of the U.S. Senate and all 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
We are happy to announce that application period for Fulbright Scholar Fellowship Program for academic year 2021-2022 has started.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania announces an open competition for organizations to submit project proposals to implement a series of workshops encouraging creativity and innovation as well as entrepreneurial skills among young people between the ages of 13 to 18 from October 2020 to March 2021.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Notification, Science & Tech
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania has a requirement for interior painting services for one of the buildings located on the Embassy compound at Akmenu str. 6, Vilnius.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
The Embassy of the United States in Lithuania and American Councils for International Education are pleased to invite students to participate in the FLEX program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania is soliciting proposals for a passenger vehicle with big cargo compartment with following minimum requirements:
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Embassy, News
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, Reports, U.S. & Lithuania, U.S. Agencies
Today, Thursday, July 30th, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, Reports, U.S. & Lithuania
It’s a privilege to be here today as U.S. ambassador — to celebrate our relationship and to honor Sumner Welles, my fellow diplomat and someone I personally regard as a hero.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
Today we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
The Welles Declaration is a proud moment in the history of U.S. foreign policy and friendship with the peoples of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania, U.S. Secretary of State
Detailed information about cross border movement, transit through the territory of Lithuania, and self-isolation rules from July 22 onward, including an interactive map is available at:
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
You can find the full Religious Freedom Report global overview here and the full Religious Freedom Report on Lithuania: 2019 here.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, Official Reports, Political Affairs
Effective July 16, Lithuania ended the nationwide quarantine but kept the state of emergency. Face masks are recommended in public transport, events in closed public spaces, and in other places where it is not possible to maintain a safe distance between people.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs
The U.S. Department of State is going paperless! Immigrant Visa (IV) packets are now transmitted electronically to Customs and Border Protection and are accessible at the U.S. Port of Entry.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Visas
On June 22, the President signed a Proclamation which extends the previous Proclamation 10014 and suspends the entry of certain additional foreign nationals to the United States through December 31, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, News, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
Effective June 17, Lithuania ended the nationwide quarantine but kept the state of emergency. Face masks are recommended in public transport, events in closed public spaces, and in other places where it is not possible to maintain a safe distance between people.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
Elections are still ongoing in the United States. Individual states may have changed details of absentee voting. Please review your state’s requirements at the Federal Assistance Voting Program (www.fvap.gov).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
Locations: Cathedral Square, Vilniaus Rotuse, Gedimino st, Basanaviciaus st. and front of the Embassy. Event: Demonstrations expected to take place today June 5 beginning at 4 pm. Multiple groups intend to protest over police violence and racism. Online reports state that there may be over 1,000 participants. Host nation law enforcement have notified the U.S. Embassy of multiple ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, News
The Lithuanian government has extended the quarantine to June 16. Some restrictions have been lifted. Many flight options are available out of Vilnius. Check our travel updates below.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State has temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
The death of Mr. George Floyd is a senseless tragedy. We join our fellow Americans in expressing our horror and grief; we condemn discrimination and racist violence.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases
The Lithuanian government has extended the quarantine to June 11. Some restrictions have been lifted. More flights are availableout of Vilnius. Check our travel updates below.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
More flights are becoming available. It is currently possible to travel from Vilnius to Riga or Frankfurt. Next week Tallinn will be added to the list.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, we recognize and respect human diversity.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
This week, the first shipment of U.S. crude oil will depart for Belarus. This competitive deal, by U.S. energy trader United Energy Trading, with the assistance of U.S. firm Getka and their Polish partner UNIMOT, strengthens Belarusian sovereignty and independence, demonstrates that the United States is ready to deliver trade opportunities for American companies interested in entering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 May, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Our messages have changed to weekly on Friday. The next message will be released on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 7, 2020 The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Begin text: Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, we pay tribute to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, History, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Lithuania, U.S. Secretary of State
Our messages have changed to weekly on Friday. The next message will be released on Friday, May 15, 2020. You can go to www.lt.usembassy.gov to see the past messages.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The quarantine is still active but with some restrictions lifted. The Lithuanian Ministry of Health indicated that the quarantine may be extended beyond May 11 with some individual restrictions being lifted.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The quarantine has been extended to May 11. There is no indication yet if the LOT flight next Monday will happen. Please continue to check with LOT.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The United States Embassy Consular Section will reduce operations to emergency services only while undergoing facilities work from April 1 to 10, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
We are indoors, but today, on April 22, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the GLOBE Program!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Education, Environment, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & Lithuania
*** The next message will be released on Thursday, April 23, 2020. You can go to www.lt.usembassy.gov to see the past messages ***
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please write or call (consec@state.gov ; +370-5-266-5600 during working hours 10-12, 14-16 Monday through Friday).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Charter Flight planned for April 17. The deadline for signing up with this charter is 1400 tomorrow. See previous messages on April 10 and 11 for details and instructions. There is a registration sheet that is needed to sign and scan back to us. Please contact us at consec@state.gov.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Lithuania Events: Charter Flight planned for April 17 The charter flight from Vilnius to Amsterdam (April 17) is in the final stages of planning. We expect to release the details tomorrow. As this is a charter, there will be a committment form to fill out that will guarantee payment of 300 Euros. If you are interested, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lithuania Events: Returning to the United States before April 20 The current viable commercial routes to return to the United States are via Air Baltic out of Riga to Amsterdam or Frankfurt (April 15), Charter flight out of Vilnius to Amsterdam (April 17) or Ferry out of Klaipeda to Kiel (every day). You can ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
There is a charter flight scheduled for April 17. The flight will pick up at Vilnius and then make stops at Kiev and Warsaw before arriving in Amsterdam.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The Government of Lithuania (GoL) has directed the mandatory use of face shields or respirators or other nose and mouth protection while in public starting on April 10.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The Government of Lithuania (GoL) will extend the period of quarantine and the rules of quarantine after April 13. They are extending the period of nationwide quarantine for another two weeks. There may be some relaxation of the quarantine after Easter weekend.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
American citizens can enter Belarus via its land border (closest is Medininkai – Kamienny Loh crossing) in order to take a flight to the Western Europe and then the United States. A transit visa from Belarus is required and travelers are not subject to quarantine if they remain in-country for less than 48 hours.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
There are no International commercial flights from Lithuania. However, there are flights from Tallinn to Frankfurt. The schedule is listed below. It is still possible to cross the Latvian and Estonian borders in order to depart by air.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Lithuania Event: Today the last scheduled International commercial flight will depart for Minsk. If you are seeking to return to the United States and have not submitted an email to the consular section. Please do it as soon as possible. While all passenger air travel is banned, there may be exceptions for some charter ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The ban on passenger air travel to commence on April 4 will have an exception for those who have already bought tickets. We recommend that anyone with purchased tickets check with the airline company to ensure the flight is still scheduled.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The Government of Lithuania has banned all passenger air and ferry travel effective April 4 except for the Kiel to Klaipeda ferry service. If you are considering a return to the United States, please do not delay.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
We are receiving new enrollments daily. Please continue to tell others about it. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (https://step.state.gov/) .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please write or call (consec@state.gov ; +370-5-266-5600 during working hours 10-12, 14-16 Monday through Friday).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Lithuania Event: We ask that you check with your American friends and neighbors to see if they have signed up for Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). It is a system to contact members by the most efficient means possible. American citizens can sign up at
https://step.state.gov/ . If you waiting for a flight back to the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lithuania Event: We ask that all Americans please sign up for our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at
https://step.state.gov/ . This allows you to receive updates from us via email. U.S. Embassy Vilnius has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please write or call (
consec@state.gov ; +370-5-266-5600 during working hours ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude All
Location: Lithuania Event: -The Government of Lithuania (GOL) has extended the nation-wide quarantine to April 13, 2020. The transit period for citizens of other countries to return home has been extended. Visit the GOL COVID-19 website (
Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage ) for updated information. -We ask that all Americans please sign up for our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania (March 16, 2020) Location: Lithuania Event: The Government of Lithuania has implemented measures to combat the spread of COVID19. It has declared the country under quarantine until March 30. Entry to Lithuania is closed to all except Lithuanian citizens, residents, and those involved in commercial and/or international transportation of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Effective March 16, 2020, most Immigrant (IV) and Nonimmigrant (NIV) visa interview appointments are cancelled until further notice, due to the suspension of entry for immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers who pose a risk of transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
Proclamation—Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States
This proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Embassy, News, Public Affairs
Thank you for the honor of participating in this exhibition opening. It is a great privilege for me to pay my respects to Chiune Sugihara today. As a career diplomat, it is awe-inspiring and deeply moving to hear Mr. Sugihara’s story — how he chose compassion and humanity in the face of violence and war. All ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Robert S. Gilchrist has presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, thus officially assuming his role as the head of the U.S. diplomatic mission to Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Apply now for an extraordinary experience interning for some of the most exciting companies in the U.S. Experience the U.S. with your peers through excursions to U.S. cities to meet with influential business leaders and leading U.S. companies.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 February, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Travel & Tourism
NBC Security, Inc., a global defense applications firm, has announced its decision to commence operations in Lithuania under the name UAB “Baltic Defense Industries”. The company has established a new office in Kaunas and plans to open a facility for the manufacturing of products for the global defense and law enforcement agencies.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
American Film Showcase is a U.S. Department of State funded Film Diplomacy program, connecting film enthusiasts worldwide. The program brings award-winning contemporary American documentaries, independent films, and storytelling know-how to audiences around the world. Partnering with the State Department and the University of Sothern California School of Cinematic Arts, the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania offers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education, News, Outreach, Public Affairs, U.S. & Lithuania
Location: Lithuania Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs
This year the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program will focus on developing media literacy skills for secondary teachers. The Fulbright TEA Media Literacy Program will bring approximately 40 secondary-level teachers to the United States for a six-week program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
During the holiday season, security measures in Lithuania remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
SUSI for Secondary Educators are intensive fully-funded academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced new features to the Electronic Travel System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, the portal through which prospective Visa Waiver Program travelers can apply to travel to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 December, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Government Offices, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Lithuania, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
The U.S. Embassy Vilnius is pleased to invite 16-18 year candidates from all secondary schools and gymnasia for the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute. The four week institute will address U.S. foreign policy priorities such as youth engagement, democracy and civil society development, and economic prosperity.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 December, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community. SUSI will include a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour to another region of the United States. During the academic residency, participants will also have the opportunity to engage ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
SUSI for Scholars will take place at various colleges, universities, and academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in or after June 2020. Each Institute includes a four-week academic residency component and up to two weeks of an integrated study tour to another region of the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy has a requirement for a firm to provide painting and minor repairs at a residence. This construction effort is estimated at below $25,000 USD and needs to be completed by January 31 2020, in the district of Vilnius, Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Embassy, News
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Documents, News, Reports, U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy has a requirement for a firm to renovate an existing HVAC system in an office building. This construction effort needs to be completed by March 31 2020, in the district of Vilnius, Lithuania. There will be a site visit prior to the bid due date.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
It’s truly an honor and a privilege to be here in Vilnius, Lithuania, as we convene our second meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation, or P-TEC, consisting of proud, free and independent nations across Central and Eastern Europe.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
The Community Solutions Program (CSP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by IREX, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive, professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Human Rights, News, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, the Lithuanian Youth and Children Center and the Schoolchildren Union of Lithuania invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in a human rights-focused multimedia contest. The winners will be students who can best share, through different multimedia medium, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 September, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, U.S. & Lithuania, Visas
2019-2020 U.S. Embassy Programs for Lithuanian Schools. We invite you to bring your class (or group) to the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania and have a talk with an American diplomat about any of these topics.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 September, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Embassy, News
DV-2021 Program: The revised online registration period for the DV-2021 Program begins on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and concludes on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas
Yesterday in Vilnius the winner of the third annual Lithuanian-American Innovation Award was announced. The first prize award went to CUJO AI.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Embassy, Events, News
I am delighted to have this opportunity to be here this morning to welcome you all to the American-Lithuanian Technology Forum. I would like to thank all the organizers for their hard work in putting this event together.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
Due to increasing value of the U.S. dollar, the Consular U.S. dollar exchange rate to Euro will be increased to 0.95 EUR (from its current rate of 0.90 EUR). This rate change will take effect on Friday, September 13, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Sections & Offices
On behalf of the U.S. Embassy Vilnius I would like to welcome you to the Ambassador’s residence today to mark the beginning of the new school year. This “Back to School” gathering has become a long-standing Embassy tradition, and for good reason.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News, Speeches
U.S. Embassy Vilnius is soliciting proposals for sedan vehicle. Please submit your quotations no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Embassy, News
On August 22, Ambassador Reeker will participate in the Adamkus Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. The conference brings together luminaries and senior leaders to discuss issues of regional and global importance.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
Today, Tuesday, July 30th, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 July, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy Vilnius is looking for proposals for a grant of up to $25,000 from event managers, non-governmental organizations, and/or cultural organizations to develop and implement a program advocating for human rights and a strong civil society in Lithuania, particularly in rural and remote communities throughout the country.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, News, U.S. & Lithuania
To the Lithuanian people, I want to say that I am so grateful for all that you have given me. I will always remember not only your beautiful towns and countryside, but most of all your warmth and friendship. I know wholeheartedly that my love for your country will never fade.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Lithuania
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright program that brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
Once again this year, is my great honor to be here to share this day with all of you – our good friends and partners. July 4th is a celebration of what it means to be American.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
On June 20, the World Refugee Day is observed all around the world. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Lithuania
It is my great privilege to join you today as you honor the legacy of Senator John McCain, an American foreign-policy giant and an unwavering friend of the Lithuanian people. Throughout his remarkable career, Senator McCain championed the idea of an international system that advances the cause of human freedom. The inherent dignity of human ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
Fifty years ago a man stepped onto the moon and forever changed mankind’s vision of what is possible. I am sure you have all heard Neil Armstrong’s famous quote when he set foot on the moon, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Indeed, it was a giant leap. The Apollo ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, History, News, Speeches
On March 29, 2019, Lithuania celebrates its 15th anniversary as a member of NATO! On this joyous occasion, the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Hall and Defense Attaché LTC Robert A. McVey, Jr. send their greetings to Lithuania and Lithuanians!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
I am deeply honored to be with you today to join in paying tribute to a man who was not only an American hero and patriot, but also a great friend of Lithuania. As all of you well know, Senator John McCain dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom and democracy that he believed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Events, Featured Event, News, Speeches
I am delighted to welcome you today to the U.S. Embassy for this important seminar on cyber security. We have a very distinguished group of individuals with us today, and I’d like to start by thanking our participants from the AmCham for your dedication and commitment to expanding commercial engagement and business opportunities between the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
Volunteer Eimutis died while protecting a building which housed an assessment mission of the American Relief Administration, an organization which would provide more than four million tons of food to European countries, including Lithuania and the other Baltic states, following the First World War.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Events, History, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) uniquely gathers governments, the private sector, and a powerful partner network to turn challenges into business opportunities worldwide. This year, the U.S. State Department will hold the Summit at The Hague, Netherlands June 4-5.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
To increase Lithuanian capabilities the United States completed $4.1 million worth of projects at the Pabradė Training Center.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Department of State and IREX announce a program for outstanding international secondary-level school teachers to come to the U.S. for a six-week professional development opportunity - Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program. Application deadline: March 31, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania Christmas Gala Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vilnius Grand Resort Dear Chamber members, guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy holidays! I am pleased to join you this evening for this festive gala, to celebrate the season and all of the AmCham’s accomplishments over the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
As the United States mourns the loss of President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal employees to join their fellow citizens in remembering our forty-first President of the United States. The embassy will be closed for normal business on December 5, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, President of the United States
Thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss an incredibly important topic – sexual harassment and sexual violence. We began this conversation last year and as we have seen worldwide, it is vital that we continue addressing this issue.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
I am delighted to join you today at the Women, Peace and Security Capacity Building Conference. It is wonderful to see so many international experts gathered to discuss the role of women in peacebuilding and security. I am especially delighted to welcome such a strong American delegation joining us here today, including representatives from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Gender Issues, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
It is a great honor and privilege for me to take part today in this ceremony to present the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom to President Valdas Adamkus. Each year, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation bestows this medal on individuals and institutions that have demonstrated a life-long commitment to freedom, democracy, and opposition to communism ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, History, News, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
On October 31, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell visited Vilnius for a series of bilateral meetings, including at the Presidency and with Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevicius, and Minister of Defense Raimundas Karoblis. The main topics of discussion included strengthening our collaborative efforts to enhance security ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
There is a new way to obtain your visa without an interview. Starting on Nov 5, 2018, the U.S. Embassy Consular Section will offer an interview waiver process to selected Lithuanians.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. & Lithuania, Visas
On October 31, Assistant Secretary Mitchell will travel to Vilnius, where he will meet with senior Lithuanian officials, including Foreign Minister Linkevicius and Defense Minister Karoblis, to discuss regional issues and the bilateral relationship.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries. The 21st edition of the Index was presented in Washington in September 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Documents, News, Reports, U.S. & Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania in cooperation with Lithuanian state institutions invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in an English writing competition to mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This is a chance to express your personal views or stories about the importance of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Lithuania
Gyvename skaitmeniniame amžiuje iš visų pusių apsupti informacijos srauto ir tampa vis sunkiau įvertinti jos tikrumą ir patikimumą. Mūsų dienomis informacija tapo ginklu kibernetinėje erdvėje. Į Lietuvą nukreipta organizuota dezinformacijos kampanija, kuria siekiama paminti lietuvių pasitikėjimą savo vyriausybe, Jungtinėmis Amerikos Valstijomis ir demokratinėmis institucijomis, kurioms Lietuva priklauso. Kaimyninės šalys taip pat patiria panašias atakas.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 14 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
It has been a great honor for me to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during the centennial celebration of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood. The United States is proud of its long, rich history of friendship with Lithuania and its neighbors, Estonia and Latvia. This friendship has endured many challenging days yet we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
Thank you for joining us today to welcome our newest Fulbright participants to Lithuania and to celebrate the importance of the Fulbright program with our alumni and guests from the Ministry of Education. Senator J. William Fulbright, for whom this program is named, said many decades ago that “The Fulbright Program aims to bring a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Speeches, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
It is a privilege and a delight to be here with you today for this handover ceremony at the National Cancer Institute. First let me acknowledge and congratulate the amazing success of the 2018 Blossom of Hope Gala in May for raising a record high amount of money for the important and wonderful work the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
It is a great honor and privilege for me to take part in this symposium, and to pay my respects to Chiune Sugihara, to Jan Zwartendijk, and to all those who assisted them in their efforts to save lives. As a career diplomat, the stories of these brave officials, who defied the odds, often defying ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Events, History, Human Rights, News, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius is requesting quotes for two guard/police booths. If interested, please see the attached scope of work (SOW) and submit your quotes by 9 a.m. September 14th, 2018 to the email address.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Embassy, News
Welcome to the U.S. Ambassador’s residence. I am delighted to host this gathering for teachers and students to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. All of us at the U.S. Embassy believe that our partnerships with teachers and students are foundational to the future of relations between the U.S. and Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out a Social Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities Program in Lithuanian municipalities. The initial period of performance will be for 12 months.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Human Rights, News
On August 1-2, a U.S. Congressional delegation from the House Appropriations Committee visited Lithuania. The delegation was led by the U.S. Representatives Harold Rogers (R-KY) and Rodney Frelinghuysen.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright program that brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 31 July, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
In this exceptional year when Lithuania celebrates the 100th anniversary of the restoration of its statehood, the annual commemoration of the Sumner Welles declaration takes on a special meaning. Looking back at 100 years of U.S. and Lithuanian relations, there are numerous examples of the friendship between our peoples, cultural and economic ties, and our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 July, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
I’m honored to be celebrating the arrival of another U.S. company to Lithuania. The arrival of Bazaarvoice demonstrates the strong and growing ties between our countries’ innovation and technology sectors.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Science & Tech, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
On June 25, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall and Lithuania's Education and Science Minister, Jurgita Petrauskiene, on behalf of their respective governments signed the third bilateral umbrella Science and Technology Agreement. The agreement will strengthen collaboration between the United States and Lithuania in scientific research, allowing for increased bipartite research projects, shared equipment and personnel, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Education, News, Science & Tech
I would first like to thank Minister Petrauskiene for arranging and hosting this ceremony. And, of course, thank you everyone for being here today. It is a great honor to greet you on this occasion, as we sign the third cooperation agreement on science, technology, and innovation between governments of Lithuania and the United States. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, News, Science & Tech, Speeches
Good afternoon. It is a tremendous pleasure for me to be here to address you at this important milestone in your lives as you graduate from Vytautas Magnus University. I am especially honored to be asked to participate in the graduation ceremony for the International Program students. It is wonderful to see that the Lithuanian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News, Speeches
Together with fellow like-minded embassies, I would like to thank you all for joining us today to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHOT). It is a special honor for me to hold this year’s reception at my residence, and I would like to thank the governments of Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
The United States has proudly called Lithuania a friend for the past century and that is, in large part, because of the strength of the ties between the people of our two great countries. As we look forward to the next 100 years of U.S.-Lithuanian relations, we know that the strength of our bond will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
Welcome and thank you all for coming to this very special event. On May 2, in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of State presented its Emerging Young Leaders Award to Zina Salim Hassan Hamu, who is currently studying at LCC International University in Klaipeda. Each year, the U.S. presents this award to only ten outstanding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, Success Stories
It is a great honor and privilege for me to take part in this groundbreaking ceremony for the Lost Shtetl Museum. This past December, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Šeduva and learn about this unique project.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, History, Speeches
On May 2, in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of State presented its Emerging Young Leaders Award to Zina Salim Hassan Hamu, a Yazidi woman currently studying at LCC International University in Klaipeda
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Success Stories
Dear students, faculty, and experts: Thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss such an important topic – sexual harassment and sexual violence. The topic of sexual harassment may make people uncomfortable, as it is not always easy to talk about, but we have seen – in the United States, in Lithuania, and across ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Speeches
It is a great honor to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during the centennial celebration of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood. The United States has proudly called Lithuania a friend for the past century.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Events, History, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
On April 18 the exhibition “Across the Ocean: The Age of Friendship between Lithuania and the United States of America” opens at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library. The exhibit, created in partnership with the Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library and American Fulbright Scholar Charles Perrin, reveals one hundred years of friendship between the U.S. and Lithuania and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 April, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Featured Event, History, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Lithuania
Good morning everyone, and thank you for coming to this training led by our Department of Homeland Security Attachés from the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn. It is nice to see so many Lithuanian law enforcement and security representatives as well as U.S. law enforcement officials. I’d like to thank our DHS representatives from U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
Declaration to Celebrate 100 Years of Independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Renewed Partnership. The United States of America, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, and the Republic of Lithuania, Commemorating the centennial anniversary of independence of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in 2018, Marking the beginning of diplomatic relations between the United States of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Key Documents, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that today started at 1600 there is a scheduled protest at the Seimas (Lithuanian parliament) building (53 Gedimino prospektas). According to some reports, more than 9,000 people plan on participating. Due to the large number of people participating in the event there will be street closures between Gedimino and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, it is my honor to be here today with Minister Karoblis, Undersecretary Marek Łapinski, and President Peter Doran. The United States and its NATO Allies have one of the closest military relationships in the world. The U.S. recognizes that the Baltic States and Poland, on the border of our Alliance, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Military Cooperation, Speeches
Esteemed Ministers, ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, good evening. Thank you for joining us tonight to commemorate the launch of Facebook’s Amber Alert program in Lithuania. Tomorrow, we will celebrate a symbol of the Lithuanian-American partnership, a tangible outcome of what happens when our two countries work together. The U.S. Embassy is proud to have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
It gives me great pleasure to be here today to help present the Lithuanian-American Innovation Award. This award is a combined initiative of the American Lithuania Business Council, the U.S. Embassy, and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation. I’d like to express special thanks to BAFF for their financial support – without which this award would ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
On this 100th Day of celebration of our friendship, I would like to congratulate Lithuania on its unwavering commitment to the ideals of freedom and democracy. I recall the reaffirmation of these values during the visit with President Obama at the White House in September 2013 as well as during Vice President Biden’s visit to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 22 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Lithuania
I would like to express my admiration for the courage and vigor Lithuanians consistently have exhibited in building an independent and democratic state. Please also accept my deepest thanks for the great kindness and friendship you extended to me and my family when we served in Lithuania. Congratulations on this important occasion!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Lithuania
Mary and I are honored to congratulate President Grybauskaitė, the Lithuanian Government, and the Lithuanian people on the centennial anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian independence. It was an honor and a privilege to represent the United States to Lithuania, our great friend and ally, from 2006 to 2009.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Lithuania
Warm congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood! Lithuanians have inspired the world with their remarkable struggle to secure their independence, overcoming oppression with an extraordinary commitment to their history, their culture and their values. It is those traits which make America proud to call Lithuanians friends and allies in our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Lithuania
It is a great honor to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during the centennial celebration of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood. The United States has proudly called Lithuania a friend for the past century. We congratulate the Republic of Lithuania on this important milestone in the history not only of this country and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
This week U.S. Air Force aircraft and personnel from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota are scheduled to participate in a bilateral military exercise in Lithuania to improve interoperability between U.S. and Lithuanian forces. Joint training with allied nations such as Lithuania contributes to the enduring and strategic relationships ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 11 January, 2018 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
It is my great pleasure and deep honor to be here among NATO allies to mark the completion of another successful U.S. rotation as part of the Baltic Air Policing Mission. Thanks for inviting me today to join in handing over this vital security responsibility to our Danish counterparts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Military Cooperation, Speeches
On Wednesday, January10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. U.S. citizens who have signed up to receive updates via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP.state.gov) will automatically receive the U.S. Embassy Vilnius Travel Advisory and Alerts via email ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 4 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania Anne Hall announces the new round of applications for the annual Lithuanian-American Innovation Award worth of €10.000. Launched in 2016 by the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), the American-Lithuanian Business Council (ALBC), and the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, the Award highlights and promotes innovative cooperation between the United States and Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania
Baltic-American Freedom Foundation Leadership Academy invites all 11th graders from the Baltic countries to take part in the competition for the BAFF Leadership Academy summer program. Application deadline is March 4, 2018. For application forms and competition requirements, please visit BAFF website.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Lithuania
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Vilnius reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Dear students, faculty, and experts, thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss such an important topic. Every year at this time, the United States, Lithuania, and the rest of the world commemorate 16 Days of Activism to address the issue of violence against women. For too long, this subject was rarely discussed in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Human Rights, Speeches
It is a great privilege for me to be here today. The opening of the Samuel Bak Museum in Lithuania is a historic milestone for U.S.-Lithuanian friendship. We are enormously grateful to the Vilna Gaon Jewish Museum and the Pucker Gallery in the United States for their phenomenal efforts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Events, News, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
Message from Secretary Tillerson on the 242nd Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps as delivered by the Ambassador Anne Hall at the anniversary ball on November 10, 2017, in Vilnius.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, Press Releases, Speeches
Human Resources Office of the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius is accepting applications for two vacant temporary Security Guard FSN-3 positions. All information about the position and requirements can be found
here . These are two temporary appointments for approximately 12 months. Applicant hired for the temporary position should not expect to be hired into a permanent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Job Opportunities, News
The United States strives to support a Europe committed to democracy, pluralism, human rights, and tolerance. As Secretary Tillerson has said: “No one should have to live in fear, worship in secret, or face discrimination because of his or her beliefs.” And so that is why we have come here, to remember and through remembering, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
I’m honored to be celebrating the groundbreaking ceremony of Hollister Incorporated in Lithuania – and the arrival of another U.S. company to Lithuania. Hollister’s arrival demonstrates the strong and growing ties between our countries’ economies. Known worldwide for its advanced medical products sold in 80 countries, Hollister will serve the European market with this manufacturing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
Kazickas Family Foundation and non-profit organization ASSIST Inc announced an open call for for 2018–2019 academic year scholarships. Application deadline: Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 October, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome the "Lumenaria Chorale" from Washington D.C. to Vilnius to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. I have no doubt that your performance will be both beautiful and uplifting. While Lithuania prides itself on being a “singing country,” Washington, D.C. prides itself on being the Choral Capital of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Speeches
The United States and its NATO allies have one of the closest military relationships in the world. Lithuanian and American soldiers have been working together since 1993, in hundreds of exchanges between our two countries, and on important deployments to international missions.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Military Cooperation, News, Public Affairs, Speeches
Due to a technical issue, the DV-2019 entry period that began on October 3 has been closed. Entries submitted during October 3-10 are not valid and have been excluded from the system; they will not count as a duplicate entry.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News, U.S. & Lithuania
I thank you for this opportunity to address you as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence. As Vice President Pence said in Tallinn on July 31, a strong and united NATO is needed more today than at any point since the collapse of Communism a quarter-century ago.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 10 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, Military Cooperation, Political Affairs, Speeches
I am pleased to join you today as you take an important step toward becoming a professional board member. The Baltic Institute for Corporate Governance’s Professional Board Member Education program will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to make this region a true global leader in corporate governance.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Featured Event, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Speeches
On September 1, 2017, The Department of State issued European travel alert for U.S. citizens because of the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Europe, Security, Travel, Travel Alert, US Citizens
On August 29, 2017 Chargé d'affaires Howard Solomon participated at the launch ceremony of the new Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty transmitter in Vilnius and delivered his remarks.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Fundamental Freedoms, News, Political Affairs, Speeches
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries. The Index measures the sustainability of each country’s CSO sector based on the CSOSI’s seven dimensions: legal environment, organizational capacity, financial viability, advocacy, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets, Human Rights, Key Documents, Official Reports, Political Affairs
The International Religious Freedom Report describes the status of religious freedom in each foreign country, government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations, and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. It is submitted in compliance with the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. You can find the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets, Human Rights, Key Documents, Official Reports, Political Affairs
Remarks given by Chargé d'affaires Howard Solomon at the Commemoration of the 77th Anniversary of the Sumner Welles Declaration in Vilnius on July 20, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, History, Speeches, U.S. & Lithuania
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-human trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. It represents an updated, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets, Human Rights, Key Documents, Official Reports, Political Affairs
On June 13, Ambassador Hall welcomed participants of the European Refugee Integration Technical Assistance Project Workshop on Resettlement and Integration, designed to share U.S. refugee resettlement and integration experiences with practitioners in ten European countries.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
On June 5, Ambassador Hall gave remarks at the "Marshall Plan" 70th Anniversary Commemoration Event at Seimas. This day marks the 70th anniversary of United States Secretary of State George C. Marshall’s address at Harvard University, unveiling the European Aid Program, a program that has become known to all as the “Marshall Plan.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, Featured Event, History, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Speeches
On June 2, Ambassador Hall participated at the graduation ceremony of the American International School of Vilnius (AISV).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News, Speeches
On May 16, Ambassador Hall gave remarks at the Reception Marking the 25th Anniversary of the US-LT Educational Exchanges. For 25 years the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius has been proud to sponsor the academic and professional development of Lithuanians through our exchange programs, which include the Fulbright program, the International Visitor Leadership Program – more ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Lithuania
On May 2, Ambassador Hall participated in the opening of Western Union Customer Experience Center in Vilnius. Western Union’s commitment to customer service, anti-money laundering compliance and corporate social responsibility represents best practices in the business world today, no matter where you are.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, Speeches
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to plan and execute terrorist attacks in Europe.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
DCM Howard Solomon (April 21): "I would like to convey the United States’ deep appreciation and support for all this Center represents, for Lithuanian, regional, and worldwide security."
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 April, 2017 | Topics: News
On March 30, Ambassador Hall participated in the official announcement ceremony of the expansion of UPS’s operations in Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Speeches
On March 30th, Ambassador Hall and Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science Jurgita Petrauskienė signed a memorandum of understanding of the Fulbright Exchange Program. The memorandum will provide a stronger framework for the program that has existed in Lithuania for 25 years.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, Study in the U.S.
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that on Friday, March 10, 2017, the City of Vilnius issued an emergency warning concerning Legionella bacteria (Legionnaire’s Disease) identified in the hot water systems in two residential properties in the Zirmunai district, at Tuskulenu gatve 5 and Ladygos gatve 3.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Hall: "The U.S. is paying attention to what is happening in the Baltics. The United States welcomes Lithuania’s commitment to meeting and surpassing NATO’s important benchmark of 2% on defense spending."
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 12 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Political Affairs | Tags: Ambassador Hall
On March 6th, U.S. Department of State released 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the international agreements.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Reports
On March 2nd, Ambassador Hall delivered remarks at the first ever American-Lithuanian Defense Forum.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business
American-Lithuanian Business Council, the Baltic American Freedom Foundation, and the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius announced the winner of the first-ever Lithuanian-American Innovation Award.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Press Releases
Ambassador Hall (March 1): "This is the largest business mission ALBC has ever brought to Lithuania, which shows Lithuania’s progress in making itself a business destination. I hope this visit is just one sign of a stronger commercial relationship between the U.S. and Lithuania."
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business
On February 18, Vice President Mike Pence met with Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis, and Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid. The Vice President reaffirmed the enduring U.S. commitment to the security of the Baltic states and to the collective defense of NATO Allies under Article 5. The leaders agreed that NATO must continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: President Grybauskaite, Washington D.C.
On February 15, Ambassador Hall delivered remarks at the Capstone Promotion Event.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 15 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador
Dear Madam President: The American people join me in sending congratulations to you and all Lithuanians on the 99th anniversary of Lithuania’s independence February 16. Lithuania is a leader in promoting democracy and strengthening the transatlantic community. Your support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as your efforts to increase energy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: News
REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP INAUGURAL ADDRESS JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 20 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs
On January 17, the United States and Lithuania signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which establishes a framework for enhanced partnership and defense and security cooperation between our two countries. This new bilateral agreement will supplement existing agreements between the United States and Lithuania concluded bilaterally and through the NATO alliance, further supporting a broad range ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
January 17, 2017 Minister Karoblis, thank you for hosting this event today, which marks an important milestone in our bilateral defense partnership. The defense cooperation agreement we are signing is more than just a document that governs the presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania. It reaffirms our two countries’ mutual commitment to work side by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs
On December 29th, 2016, U.S. Senators John McCain (R), Lindsey Graham (R), and Amy Klobuchar (D) demonstrated bipartisan Congressional support for Lithuania and the Baltics during a full day of meetings and engagements in Vilnius. The delegation met with high-level government officials to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the region and to underscore our common ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 December, 2016 | Topics: News, Political Affairs
December 16, 2016 Thank you for this opportunity to share my thoughts on Lithuanian-American relations with the distinguished journalists and participants of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Conference on Lithuanian Foreign Policy for Regional Media. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to return to Lithuania as the U.S. Ambassador. It has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Press Release December 5, 2016 U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania Anne Hall today announced the launch of a new €10,000 award aimed at highlighting and promoting innovative cooperation between the United States and Lithuania. The Lithuanian-American Innovation Award will be granted to a Lithuanian individual, organization, university, or firm that has developed an innovation in collaboration ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
November 28, 2016 Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, good evening. I am happy to have this opportunity to commemorate “Sixteen days against domestic violence” campaign together with you all. Every year, this campaign aims to draw public attention to the problem of violence against women and to encourage people to not remain indifferent towards the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News
November 9, 2016 Good morning. After a long presidential election campaign season, the American people have chosen the 45th president of the United States. The results are in, Secretary Clinton has conceded, and the media outlets have announced Donald Trump as the winner. Now that the American people have made their choice, we will see ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News
November 8, 2016 I am so excited to be here tonight with so many of our Lithuanian friends. Election Day is finally here! It feels like all of you are as eager to see the outcome of our presidential election as we are. I was in Vilnius four years ago during our last presidential election. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
October 27, 2016 Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, I am pleased to join you today to as you begin your course work for the Baltic Institute for Corporate Governance Executive Education Program. The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania enjoys a strong relationship with the BICG, and it is a pleasure for me to witness the Institute’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, News
October 27, 2016 Dublis Restaurant This is my first American Chamber of Commerce event since returning to Lithuania a month ago as the American Ambassador. I am so pleased that our first meeting centers around American food! American cuisine is as diverse as America itself. Throughout the country’s history, as people arrived in America from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Hall
October 24, 2016 Last July, at NATO’s summit in Warsaw, our leaders reaffirmed our enduring Article 5 obligations to our common security and committed to the most significant reinforcement of our collective defense since the Cold War. Building on the Readiness Action Plan and the U.S. European Reassurance Initiative — our Alliance is enhancing our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy, Political Affairs
On October 19th, a congressional staff delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee traveled to Latvia and Lithuania. While in Lithuania, the delegation toured the airbase at Siauliai and the military base at Rukla. They also met with the Ministry of Defense, the NATO Force Integration Unit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 19 October, 2016 | Topics: News, Political Affairs
On October 7, U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Hall presented diplomatic credentials to the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite. After the ceremony, Ambassador Hall and President Grybauskaite discussed further steps to strengthen strategic partnership of the U.S. and Lithuania.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Press Release September 29, 2016 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador Anne Hall, the fourteenth U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania since diplomatic relations were established on July 28, 1922. Ambassador Hall arrives as the U.S. Embassy marks the 25th anniversary of its opening in Vilnius on October 2, 1991. She previously ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 29 September, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 On the occasion of Vice President Biden’s visit to Latvia, we, the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, reaffirm our strategic alliance. Faced with an unpredictable security environment, we commit to deepening our cooperation and our efforts to ensure ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 August, 2016 | Topics: News, Policy
As NATO allies, the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania remain unwavering in their commitment to mutual defense, including building national resilience in line with the pledge made by all allies at the Warsaw Summit.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 August, 2016 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Lithuania | Tags: factsheet, Joe Biden, Riga, Visit
U.S. Embassy representatives participated in “Bukime Kartu,” an event hosted by the Irish Embassy. The 15th annual event supported several foster homes for children ages 6 to 14 from across Lithuania. At the all-day event, children were able to play whiffle ball and basketball with U.S. military personnel and diplomats, operate firefighting equipment, complete an obstacle course ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 21 April, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
On April 18th, 2016 an outreach visit was conducted by the U.S. Embassy staff to Lentvaris Gymnasium. Jillian Schmitt, Gina Fonseca and Giedra Gureviciute-Demereckiene had the pleasure of meeting a group of 30 students. The English-language students gathered to talk about a range of topics from diplomacy to U.S. National parks. Jillian Schmitt (Political Officer) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 April, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
On April 8, 2016, Robert and Lauren Schaefer had the pleasure of representing the U.S. Embassy and serving on the judges panel at the sixth annual “Kalbos Melodija” singing competition hosted by Kaunas J. Urbsys Catholic School. There were 30 groups from the region that competed in two categories – 1) soloists, duets, trios, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 April, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
On 8 April 2016, U.S. Embassy representatives Derek Weeden and Nathan Stophel traveled to Tytuvenai Gymnasium to serve on a panel of judges for the ninth annual music contest. The contest showcased the students talents and highlighted the enthusiasm with which they are learning about U.S. culture and language. Altogether, 16 groups of children participated ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 8 April, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
Frances Rauland represented the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius at a first-of-its –kind Spelling Bee in Telsiai district on April 5. The school district, located about 280 kilometers northwest of Vilnius in Samogitia region, currently has two volunteers from the Erasmus Plus Program, which places volunteers and teachers around Europe; in this case one from Georgia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 5 April, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 March, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On March 18, 2016, the residents of Klaipeda awoke from their beds and rushed to check the day’s forecast. The City celebrated in unison as they collectively learned that the impending snowstorm would not affect the 19th National Public Speaking Competition. Thirty-six of the brightest minds in Lithuania gathered in LCC International University’s Neufeld Auditorium ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 18 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa'ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 4 March, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On February 23, 2016, Political/Economic Deputy Chief Diane M. Kohn joined the judges’ panel for “Let’s Debate 2016,” a public speaking competition for high school students at the Senieji Trakai A. Stelmachovskio Basic School. She was invited to help to determine the winners among 11 participants representing various Trakai Region schools.The competition participants discussed nuclear ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Lithuania | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Outreach
