After the update, Romania finds itself in the red list
All the arrivals from the red and grey list countries (including those recovered and vaccinated) will be recommended to take a COVID-19 PCR test on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest. This recommendation will not apply to those recovered, if the COVID-19 disease was confirmed on the basis of a positive PCR test within 90 days before the arrival in Lithuania. Tests can be taken free of charge by registering with the Coronavirus Hotline at 1808 or 1808.lt.
Please remember that different requirements will apply to travellers depending on the colour category of countries visited during the last 14 days before the arrival in Lithuania.
Country categories | NPHC registration form | Self-isolation | SARS-CoV-2 test | |||
Within 48 hours before the start of the travel | 10 days | A PCR test - within 72 hours before the arrival, or an antigen test - within 48 hours before the arrival | ||||
vaccinated/recovered | others | vaccinated/recovered | others | vaccinated/recovered | others | |
Arrivals from countries subject to enhanced measures | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, additionally, a test (PCR) on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest, and the second test (PCR) between the seventh and the tenth day of arrival | Yes, additionally, a test (PCR) on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest, and the second test (PCR) between the seventh and the tenth day of arrival |
Red and grey | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No A PCR test recommended on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest. | Yes A PCR test recommended on the 3rd day of arrival at the latest. |
Orange (yellow) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes, and a repeated PCR test between the 3rd and 5th day of arrival |
Green | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
To reduce the risk of infection among travellers, it is recommended to take precautionary measures throughout the journey, including at airports / seaports, bus stations, etc. (avoiding gatherings, keeping a safe distance, wearing face masks, etc.), refrain from travel if symptoms of upper respiratory illnesses develop.
The weekly list of affected countries is updated every Friday to take effect on the following Monday. According to the maps of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), countries fall into four colour categories that fall subject to specific requirements. Lithuania’s list of affected countries marks countries in a specific colour according to the colour of the most affected region in that country. Third countries that do not report to the ECDC fall into the grey category.
Please also remember that according to Resolution No 152 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 26 February 2020 declaring a national emergency, border crossing will be restricted preventing entry of foreigners to the Republic of Lithuania. Exemptions for foreigners (from third countries) to enter the Republic of Lithuania have been laid down in the mentioned Resolution, paragraph 2.3. For more information on border crossing or the arrival of foreigners, contact the State Border Guard Service (internet website: pasienis.lt), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (internet website: urm.lt). Where a foreigner meets at least one of these exemptions allowing their entry to Lithuania, they will also be required to meet the travellers’ requirements described in the table below, which apply to everyone entering Lithuania.
LIST OF COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 (with effect from 27 December to 2 January)
TESTING AND SELF-ISOLATION EXEMPTIONS (with effect from 27 December to 2 January)