COVID-19 travel restrictions: Lithuania

This article was published on April 19, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.

Can I enter Lithuania?

At present, all travelers can enter Lithuania. However, COVID-19 restrictions depend on the country you are arriving from.

Can I enter Lithuania if I am vaccinated?

You can enter Lithuania if you are vaccinated. You are considered fully vaccinated if you have received both doses of vaccine (or one dose in case of a single-dose vaccine) at least 14 days before arriving in Lithuania.

As of March 2022, the following vaccine drugs are approved in Lithuania:

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
Pfizer (Comirnaty)
Moderna (Spikevax)
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria)
Covishield
Novavax (Nuvaxovid)

Travel documents if I am vaccinated and traveling from the EU countries

Please note that travelers from the following countries are exempt from any COVID-19-related restrictions and do not need to present any COVID-19 documents:

The EU countries
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
The Swiss Confederation
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Andorra
Monaco
San Marino
The Holy See (Vatican City State)

Travel documents if I am vaccinated and traveling from other countries

Travelers from all other countries have to present:

Documentation confirming a vaccination status

Can I enter Lithuania if I am unvaccinated?

You can enter Lithuania if you are unvaccinated.

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated and traveling from the EU countries

Please note that travelers from the following countries are exempt from showing any tests and documents concerning COVID-19:

The EU countries
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
The Swiss Confederation
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Principality of Andorra
The Principality of Monaco
The Republic of San Marino
The Holy See (Vatican City State)

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated and traveling from other countries

Unvaccinated travelers from all other countries have to present the following documents:

A negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of your flight to Lithuania
OR documentation of recovery from covid that is no more than 180 days old

Can I leave Lithuania?

Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers can leave Lithuania.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated

Vaccinated travelers must have the following documents to leave Lithuania:

A vaccination certificate is mandatory
A negative COVID-19 test result is optional, depending on your destination country

Please take your time to learn all the requirements about certificates and tests of your destination country in advance.

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated

If you are unvaccinated, please present one of the following documents:

Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (no more than 180 days old before the day of crossing the border of a particular country)
A negative COVID-19 test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of your destination country)

COVID-19 situation in Lithuania currently

Presently, Lithuania has been actively fighting against COVID-19. Around 70% of the total population has been fully vaccinated.

FAQs

Is it safe to travel to Lithuania right now?

As of March 2022, your travel to Lithuania is safe if you follow local COVID-19 regulations:

Simple medical masks are mandatory indoors in non-crowded places, while visitors of mass events must wear at least FFP2-level respirators
Keeping social distance

Is Vilnius open for travel?

International travel to Vilnius is possible since the capital is open. Nevertheless, you have to follow all nationwide COVID-19 regulations listed above.

Do I have to quarantine if I go to Lithuania?

You do not need to undergo any quarantine or self-isolate.

How do I get a health pass to travel to Lithuania?

Travelers from the EU countries can use their EU Digital COVID Certificates. At the same time, travelers from outside the EU should carry their printed-out documents.