Requirements and recommendations
Information updated on 05 05 2022
Lithuania has ended the national emergency on 1 May 2022.
Key pandemic requirements and recommendations
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Healthcare services
As of 1 May 2022, people no longer need to take a PCR test before hospitalisation, but medical establishments are free to prescribe COVID-19 confirmatory tests for individuals with the symptoms of the disease or in other cases, as provided for by institutional procedures.
The procedure for wearing the protective equipment covering the nose and mouth for patients and the staff, also the separation of flows is determined by the management of each medical facility. However, visiting patients in hospitals is only possible while wearing protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth, which is not applicable to persons with disability who cannot wear a mask, or its wearing can adversely affect their health. Health providers have the right to impose more stringent infection control requirements, therefore, it is advisable that you find out about the applicable procedures before going to the doctor’s.
Public transport
It is recommended to wear face masks on public transport during the morning and evening peak hours.
Protective face masks
It is recommended to wear face masks in public indoor places that are poorly ventilated, crowded, and it is impossible to maintain a safe distance from other people, also on public transport during the morning and evening peak hours.
The procedure for wearing protective equipment covering the nose and mouth for patients and the staff of a health facility is determined by the management of an individual facility. However, visiting patients in hospitals is only possible while wearing protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth, which is not applicable to persons with disability who cannot wear a mask, or its wearing can adversely affect their health. Health providers have the right to impose more stringent infection control requirements, therefore, it is advisable that you find out about the applicable procedures before going to the doctor’s.
Arrival from abroad
As of 1 May 2022, travellers arriving in Lithuania are no longer subject to COVID-19 control requirements: they no longer need to take a pre-travel COVID-19 test, even if they have not had the disease or have not been vaccinated, they are not required to complete a questionnaire of the National Public Health Centre, nor there are any restriction on arriving foreigners.
Travelling requirements differ from country to country, therefore, outbound travellers are advised to check the requirements applicable in the destination country before the trip.
Self-isolation
As of 1 May 2022, mandatory self-isolation is no longer required from patients with confirmed COVID-19. An individual is deemed healthy at doctor’s decision if, over the time of 24 hours, the temperature falls back to normal and other symptoms subside. People with symptoms are not recommended to go to work, school, other public gathering places.
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