Lithuania: Authorities maintain COVID-19 related measures nationwide as of June 24 /update 31

Lithuania maintaining COVID-19 related measures as of June 24; international entry and domestic business restrictions remain in effect.

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Officials are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of June 24. Nonessential travel is only permitted from EEA-associated countries, Switzerland, the UK, Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and the US; travel from other locations is restricted to EU citizens and residents and a limited number of essential purposes only. All permitted arrivals must fill out an online questionnaire within the 48 hours prior to arrival.

Authorities apply differing entry restrictions based upon European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) color designations. Arrivals from countries designated as Green can enter without additional requirements. Arrivals from countries designated as Orange must present a negative PCR test taken within the 72 hours prior to arrival or an antigen test taken within the 48 hours before arrival; individuals arriving via land can present an antigen test taken within the previous 24 hours. Arrivals from Red, Dark Red, and Grey countries must meet the same testing requirements and self-isolate for 10 days on arrival; the isolation period can be ended early following a negative test taken no less than seven days after arrival. The ECDC's map of countries by color designation can be found here. These measures do not apply to cross-border workers and students, though these must be able to present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within the previous seven days on request.

Furthermore, individuals who can present evidence that they have completed a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) no less than 14 days ago, or have recovered from COVID-19 in the previous 180 days, may enter the country without restriction. Arrivals from Brazil, India, and South Africa are not included in this exception and must meet the testing and self-isolation requirements detailed above.

Domestic Restrictions
Authorities are maintaining domestic measures until at least June 30. Most nonessential businesses are permitted to operate subject to capacity and social distancing requirements. Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people; indoor events are limited to 250 people while outdoor events may be attended by an unlimited number of people. Facemasks remain mandatory in all enclosed public spaces.

Opportunity passports are available to individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, recovered from COVID-19 no more than 180 days ago, or tested negative for COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours. Individuals who meet these criteria can apply for the opportunity passport in the form of a QR code online. Individuals with an opportunity passport are permitted to use indoor facilities at catering and entertainment venues, attend specific mass events, and are exempted from limits on gatherings in certain circumstances.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.