Tighter requirements for arrivals in Lithuania
Lithuania lists all the countries of the world as affected as a result of fast-spreading the Delta variant of the COVID-19. From Monday, 5 July, a COVID-19 testing will be required from arrivals from the green area countries, and two tests will be required from arrivals from the orange (yellow) area countries: one prior to arrival, the other - in Lithuania.
According to the updated procedure, a prior COVID-19 testing will be required from any arrival from any country of the world, with certain exemptions. A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry. As before, a negative test result will have to be shown to the carrier before boarding a plane, bus, ferry, etc. Arrivals from the green area will not be required to self-isolate.
Nor is self-isolation required from the arrivals from the orange (yellow) area, but they will be required instead to take a second test on the 3-5th day of arrival in Lithuania. A test can be taken at a mobile point by registering on the website of the Hotline at www.1808.ltor short number 1808. Testing will not be required from those who have recovered of COVID-19 disease, have been fully vaccinated, also members of official delegations and children under 7 years of age.
Information source: https://sam.lrv.lt/en/news/tighter-requirements-for-arrivals-as-a-result-of-fast-spreading-delta-variant
