COVID-19 Information
Country-Specific Information: Situation in Lithuanian regarding COVID-19 as of July 29, 2020.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (July 22, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (July 16, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 19, 2020)
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» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 12, 2020)
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» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania June 5, 2020
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 5, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 29, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 22, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 15, 2020)
Our messages have changed to weekly on Friday. The next message will be released on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 8, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 30, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 24, 2020)
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» Announcement – Reduced Consular Services at U.S. Embassy Vilnius
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 20, 2020)
*** 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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 16, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 14, 2020)
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» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 13, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 12, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 10, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 9, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 8, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 7, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 6, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 5, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 2, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (April 1, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (March 31, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (March 30, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (March 29, 2020)
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius
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» Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius
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» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania
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 …
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U.S. Embassy Vilnius change in Consular Services due to COVID-19
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» TRAVEL SUSPENDED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM THE SCHENGEN AREA
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» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, 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» Alert Message for U.S. Citizens: Protest
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 …
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