COVID-19 Information

Last updated: [06/13/22]

***  As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer order air passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States. Of note, CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Country-Specific Information:

The current Travel Alert for Lithuania is Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lithuania-travel-advisory.html
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Lithuania has a high level of COVID-19. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
CDC cards remain valid proof of vaccination under Lithuanian COVID regulations.
On May 1 2022, the Lithuanian government ended the COVID-related state of emergency.
As of April 4 2022, wearing face masks indoors is no longer mandatory.
Although wearing masks is no longer mandatory, the Government of Lithuania recommends masks to be used indoors where it is difficult to ensure safe distance, ventilation, or it is crowded. For all Lithuanian government updates on COVID-related issues please visit https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/covid-19-related-restrictions-1

As of 1 May 2022, travelers arriving in Lithuania are no longer subject to COVID-19 control requirements: they are no longer required to take a pre-travel COVID-19 test, even if they have not had the disease or have not been vaccinated; they are not required to complete a questionnaire of the National Public Health Centre, nor are there any restrictions on arriving to Lithuania from abroad.
Travelers 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/.

COVID-19 Testing

Are either PCR or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Lithuania? Yes
If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes
COVID-19 tests may be done in most private clinics in Lithuania. The cost starts at around 80 euros and U.S. citizens are expected to cover the cost of the test.
Rapid COVID-19 tests can also be done at the Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipeda airports. Please see here for testing options and scheduling a test at the airport: https://www.kraujolaboratorija.lt/en/online-booking/online-booking-vilnius-airport-covid-tests/#kainos
For the list clinics where U.S. citizens can obtain the test, 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
The test results are usually delivered via email or text message.

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? Yes
PLEASE NOTE: Vaccination services in Lithuania are available to only those U.S. citizens who are 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: COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen [Johnson & Johnson], Comirnaty [Pfizer BioNTech], COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, or Vaxzevria [Astra Zeneca]. Vaccination services in Lithuania are available to only those U.S. citizens who are 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.
Information about vaccinations for foreigners in Lithuania is available here https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/vaccination
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? Yes.
As of 1 May 2022, travelers arriving in Lithuania are no longer subject to COVID-19 control requirements: they are no longer required to take a pre-travel COVID-19 test, even if they have not had the disease or have not been vaccinated; they are not required to complete a questionnaire of the National Public Health Centre, nor are there any restrictions on arriving to Lithuania from abroad.
PLEASE NOTE – Since there are no direct flights between the United States and Lithuania, it is the traveler’s responsibility to be informed about entry/exit requirements of the countries the traveler intends to transit on the way to/from Lithuania.
PLEASE NOTE – U.S. Embassy Vilnius cannot assist those travelers who are not being allowed entry into Lithuania due to a failure to comply with the entry/exit requirements imposed by the Lithuanian Government.
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

Movement Restrictions:

Is a curfew in place? No.
Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No.

Quarantine Information:

Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No. For situations when U.S. citizens may be required to quarantine, please see here https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/.

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.
Please see our U.S. Travelers in Europe page for additional information on travel from the Schengen area.
Public transportation is operating in Lithuania. As of May 1, masks are no longer required on public transportation in Lithuania; however, it is recommended that individuals wear masks in crowded and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

Fines for Non-Compliance:

Since wearing masks is currently not mandatory in Lithuania, there are no fines for those individuals who are not wearing them.

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/
For more information on visa services at U.S. Embassy Vilnius, please visit our visa portion of the Embassy’s website: https://lt.usembassy.gov/usembvilnius-resuming-certain-visa-services/

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