COVID-19 Information | U.S. Embassy in Lithuania

COVID-19 Information

Last updated: [04/08/21]

Country-Specific Information:

Lithuania has imposed a nationwide quarantine until April 30, 2021.
For the most current information about the new restrictions, please visit the Ministry of Health’s web page at https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/covid-19-related-restrictions-1
Traveling between municipalities is no longer restricted.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also providing regularly updated information in English at: https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19
You can reach the Lithuanian government’s COVID-19 hotline by calling 1808, or via email at info@nvsc.lt. You can also contact the specialists from the National Public Health Center at the Ministry of Health at +370 618 79 984 during regular work hours, from 8:00 to 17:00. The following web pages also provide important COVID-19 information for Lithuania: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/ and https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/.
The Lithuanian Government has launched a mobile application notifying users if they’ve been in close proximity to someone with coronavirus. The “KoronaStopLT” app is free to download from Google Play and App Store and will record people’s closeness to infected people. The app will warn users if they have been in very close contact with another app user over the past 14 days and for more than 15 minutes.

COVID-19 Testing

Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Lithuania? Yes
If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes
Covid-19 tests may be done in most private clinics in Lithuania. The cost is about 80 euros and U.S. citizens are expected to cover the cost of the test.
For the list clinics that can perform the test for private U.S. citizens please see here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-those-who-have-been-exposed-to-someone-with-covid-19/private-laboratories-for-testing-for-covid-19

Vaccine Information:

Has the government of Lithuania approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
Are vaccines available in Lithuania for U.S. citizens to receive? Vaccination services in Lithuania are available to only those U.S. citizens who are permanent residents of Lithuania and/or who are insured with compulsory health insurance or through the state budget. Vaccines are not available for U.S. citizen visitors.
Which vaccines are available in Lithuania? The following vaccines are available in Lithuania: Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, and Astra Zeneca.
Information about vaccinations for foreigners in Lithuania is available here https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/duk/vakcinacija-nuo-covid-19
Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
The U.S. government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? No. Currently, most U.S. citizens are prohibited from entering Lithuania.
Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes. If U.S. citizens have permission from the Lithuanian Government to travel to Lithuania, they must take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 48 hours before the entry to Lithuania.
Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes.
For the most up to date regulations concerning arriving in Lithuania from abroad, please see here: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/information-on-covid-19/for-arrivals-from-abroad
The list of exceptions to the prohibition for foreigners to enter the Republic of Lithuania can be found here https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19.

Movement Restrictions:

Quarantine Information:

Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes. If a U.S. citizen is given permission by the
Lithuanian government to enter Lithuania, they will have to undergo mandatory quarantine.

Transportation Options:

Are commercial flights operating? Yes.
Is public transportation operating? Yes.
There are a number of commercial flights operating in Lithuania. Please check the Vilnius Airport webpage for more information: https://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/. International flight options are also available from Kaunas and Palanga airports.
We urge U.S. citizens wishing to depart Lithuania to contact airlines and ferry companies directly to confirm flight and ferry information and make arrangements for departure.
Please see our U.S. Travelers in Europe page for additional information on travel from the Schengen area.
Public transportation is operating in Lithuania. By the August 1, 2020 order of the Lithuanian government, all persons using public transport must wear masks.

Fines for Non-Compliance:

As of August 1, the Lithuanian government has again required masks in enclosed public areas and as of August 21, masks are mandatory at all events, both indoors and outdoors. Persons found not to be in compliance with the mask requirement may face fines.

Consular Operations:

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius is available to assist U.S. citizens. For contact information for U.S. citizens, please see here: https://lt.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
As of July 15, U.S. Embassy Vilnius is resuming certain immigrant and certain non-immigrant visa services. For more information, please visit our visa portion of the Embassy’s website: https://lt.usembassy.gov/usembvilnius-resuming-certain-visa-services/

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