Lithuania: Authorities ease domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of July 1 /update 32

Lithuania eases domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of July 1; international entry restrictions remain unchanged.

Event

Officials have moved the country from a state of quarantine to a state of emergency as of July 1, easing domestic restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19. From this date, remote working is no longer mandatory, capacity limits for most businesses and events are increased, and catering establishments may serve all customers indoors. Masks remain mandatory in 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 subject to slightly less stringent restrictions.

International Entry Restrictions
Most 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, fully vaccinated individuals, and a limited number of essential purposes only. All permitted arrivals must fill out an online questionnaire within 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.

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.