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COVID-19: FAQ for new full-time international students

The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the symptoms of flu: a high temperature, a cough, feeling short of breath and other respiratory disorders, muscle pain and fatigue. More complicated cases of coronavirus may lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney insufficiency or death.

Preventive measures
It is important to remember, that wearing face masks and washing hands are the most important preventive measures against contracting virus. Hands should be washed frequently and thoroughly with water and soap for at least 20 seconds. In case there is no water and soap, use alcohol-based hand sanitiser containing at least 60% of alcohol. Also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

INFORMATION FOR NEW FULL-TIME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Should I postpone studying abroad this year?

We strongly encourage students to hold on to their study abroad plans for the time being. At the moment, everybody is affected, hence we are reacting to the situation and we are looking for ideas on how to organize the next student intake period.

As we can see from the past months, it is hard to plan and predict how we will be able to organise studies in September. At the moment we are planning to start everything as normal, face to face lectures. However, , if it will be needed and we will be not able to have the lectures face to face yet, we will act accordingly. Depending on the situation in Lithuania, the lectures might be held fully offline, fully online or in a blended format (some of the lectures online, some offline)

Will 2021 study start date be postponed?

The new academic year 2021/2022 should start as normal – 1st of September.

If I am delayed for the September intake because of the pandemic, will my start date be postponed?

As we can see from the past months, it is hard to plan and predict how we will be able to organise studies in September. At the moment we are planning to start everything offline on time.

Will courses now be offered online or in a blended format as a result of the current pandemic?

Considering the situation of Covid-19 in Lithuania, at the moment we are planning to start everything as normal, face to face lectures. However, as we can see from the past months, it is hard to plan and predict how we will be able to organise studies in September. At the moment we are planning to start everything offline on time.

Arrival to Lithuania

I am a foreigner, am I allowed to enter Lithuania?

The entry of foreigners into the Republic of Lithuania is allowed for those who hold a national visa D of the Republic of Lithuania, or those who have temporary residence permit in Lithuania.

I am arriving from non-EU country where is visa free entrance to enter Lithuania. Am I allowed to come to Lithuania?

Schengen visa is for short stays only. At the moment foreigners with Schengen visa or from the non-EU countries with visa free entrance are not allowed to enter Lithuania. The national visa type D is required for studying in Lithuania.

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What should I do before arrival?

1. Fill in the Mandatory arriving international s tudent registration form.
2. Make a COVID-19 test 72 hours before arrival (negative results are necessary).
3. You are required to register with the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health by filling in this form before leaving and you willl be asked to provide the QR code upon your arrival to Lithuania.
4. If you are registered to live in the VILNIUS TECH dormitory, before arriving, please contact VILNIUS TECH International Studies Centre crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRzY0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50c2NAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx and wait for the guidance.
5. If you do not live in the VILNIUS TECH dormitory, please contact VILNIUS TECH International Studies Centre crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRzY0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50c2NAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx and wait for the guidance.

Should I bring a Covid-free health certificate?

The regulations and restrictions are constantly changing. At the moment foreigners arriving to Lithuania are required to have a negative result of a coronavirus infection test done not earlier than 72 hours before arrival. However, we advise to contact VILNIUS TECH International Studies Centre at crypt:dHNjQHZpbG5pdXN0ZWNoLmx0:xx 2 weeks before your travel and you will be guided accordingly.
More information about the regulations for arrivals:

National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health

KORONA STOP (an official source of information by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on the situation in Lithuania)

What do I need to know about self-isolation period?

Foreigners arriving from abroad are required to stay in isolation for 10 days.
Foreigners are required to register with the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health before arrival by filling this form.

All the travelers arriving from the following list are required to have evidence of the test and to self-isolate, you may find the list here: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/countries-with-spreading-coronavirus-mutations-listed-as-affected

In case of emergency to leave the self-isolation, you are required to contact International Studies Centre by the email TSC@VILNIUSTECH.LT and receive the confirmation of receival and guidance.
Also you have to fill in the application for a permit to leave the place of isolation for the National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/permit

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Don’t forget:
You and the university are responsible for 10-days self-isolation of the student. Violation or non-compliance with self-isolation shall be subject to criminal liability.

Please take note that under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania, all people need to follow the necessary protective measures. Those who will not be following the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania for self-isolation can face fine, arrest or up to three (3) years in prison. Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.

Please obtain food, medications or any other necessary items remotely. Please take note that here in Lithuania we have quite a lot of apps and websites for food or other supplies with contactless delivery option. You can order deliveries from:
-   Wolt (for restaurants, cafes, groceries and flowers);
-   Bolt (Food for restaurants and cafes);
-   B arbora (for groceries);
-   Etc.

When you will arrive to Vilnius, you should not take the bus, trolleybus, or ride by a local friend. At the moment the taxis can offer a safe ride. For example, when booking a taxi “BOLT”, choose the driver with the option “Protect”.

COVID-19 prevention

What means of protection the University is using?

The University constantly performs disinfection of surfaces (door handles, armrests, etc.). Disinfectant liquid for hands can be found at all the entrances to VILNIUS TECH.

What to do if I think that I might have been infected with COVID-19?

If you feel symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems, if you experience muscle pain or fatigue, please call immediately the Emergency Help Centre line 1808 and follow medical advice. More information: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/contacts

What to do if I know that somebody is not following the compulsory self-isolation guidance? What should they know?

Persons coming from any foreign country must self-isolate themselves at home. Aiming to stop the threats of the novel COVID-19, the new regulations for self-isolation have been authorised by the Lithuanian Minister of Health. These regulations describe the procedures of self-isolation at home or at other living spaces for patients who have the infection, for people who suspect that they have the infection and for those who might have had the contact with the infected person.

If you know that somebody is not following the compulsory self-isolation, you may call to the National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health and inform them: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/contacts

For more information, please visit the page of the Lithuanian Ministry of Health.

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Help Centre

If you feel flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems, if you experience muscle pain or fatigue, please call immediately the Emergency Help Centre line 1808 and follow medical advice.

More information: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/contacts

For more information, please call 8 618 79984 or send an email (24/7) to crypt:aW5mb0BudnNjLmx0:xx

Contacts of faculties at VILNIUS TECH

For more details contact crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmluZm9ybWFjaWphQHZndHUubHQiPmluZm9ybWFjaWphQHZpbG5pdXN0ZWNoLmx0PC9hPg==:xx or your faculties:

Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute – (8 5) 274 4809, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5hdmluc3RAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Environmental Engineering – (8 5) 2745011, (8 5) 2745090, (8 5) 2370654, (8 5) 2744730, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFwZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5hcGZAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFwZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Architecture – (8 5) 274 5012, (8 682) 57414, (8 5) 274 5211, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFyY2hkZWtAdmd0dS5sdCI+YXJjaGRla0A8L2E+:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFyY2hkZWtAdmd0dS5sdCI+Lmx0PC9hPg==:xx, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOkxpdXRhdXJhcy5OZWtyb3NpdXNAdmd0dS5sdMKgIj5MaXV0YXVyYXMuTmVrcm9zaXVzQDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOkxpdXRhdXJhcy5OZWtyb3NpdXNAdmd0dS5sdMKgIj4ubHQmbmJzcDs8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Electronics – (8 5) 274 4753, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVsZmRla2FuYXRhc0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lbGZkZWthbmF0YXNAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVsZmRla2FuYXRhc0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx
Department of Electrical Engineering (8 5) 274 4762
Department of Electronic Systems (8 5) 274 4766
Department of Computer Science and Communications Technologies (8 5) 274 4768
Faculty of Fundamental Sciences – (8 5) 274 4843, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmZtZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5mbWZAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmZtZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Creative Industries – (8 5) 237 06 36, (8 5) 251 2322, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmtpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5raWZAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmtpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Mechanics – (8 5) 274 4744 (EN), (8 5) 274 4745, (8 5) 274 5015, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1lY2hhbmlrQHZndHUubHQiPm1lY2hhbmlrQDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1lY2hhbmlrQHZndHUubHQiPi5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Civil Engineering – (8 5) 274 5245 (EN), (8 5) 274 5240, (8 5) 274 5239, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnN0ZmRla0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5zdGZkZWtAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnN0ZmRla0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Transport Engineering – (8 5) 274 4798, (8 5) 274 4799, (8 5) 274 4797, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50aWZAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Business Management – (8 5) 274 4888, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1hbmFnZW1lbnRAdmd0dS5sdCI+bWFuYWdlbWVudEA8L2E+:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1hbmFnZW1lbnRAdmd0dS5sdCI+Lmx0PC9hPg==:xx

Any technical questions on the organization of lectures shall be addressed to VGTU E-study group by phone 2745035 (internal number 9035) or by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVzZ0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lc2dAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVzZ0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx

VILNIUS TECH is offering free online psychological counseling for the students (video call or email). If you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or just want to talk about solutions to your problems, contact us crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdhYmlqYS5jZWxlZGluYWl0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5nYWJpamEuY2VsZWRpbmFpdGVAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdhYmlqYS5jZWxlZGluYWl0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx or crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdpbnRlLmd1ZHpldmljaXV0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5naW50ZS5ndWR6ZXZpY2l1dGVAPC9hPg==:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij52aWxuaXVzdGVjaDwvYT4=:xxcrypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdpbnRlLmd1ZHpldmljaXV0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij4ubHQ8L2E+:xx

Other useful information

Important information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) updated weekly by the government of Lithuania: https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19

Most important information: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/

You can follow the latest news about the situation on the LRT English website of the Lithuanian National Broadcaster: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english

Ministry of Health of The Republic of Lithuania
National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Important information regarding Coronavirus
European Commission
World Health Organization

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