COVID-19: FAQ for returning international students

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

Self-Isolation and testing requirements are not applied to arrivals in Lithuania in case of:
• those holding a document from a medical establishment confirming the recovery of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
• those holding a document issued by a medical establishment, a country-specific vaccination certificate, or an international vaccination certificate confirming the complete vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (VALID ONLY COVID-19 Vaccines Janssen, Comirnaty, Spikevax, or Vaxzevria) administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination had been carried out, if at least 14 days have passed after the administration of a dose of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) vaccine, and the person has been vaccinated with:
• the second dose under the two-dose vaccination schedule;
• one dose under the single-dose vaccination schedule;
• at least one dose administered to the person who has recovered from the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result
The documents confirming the results of the COVID-19 test or vaccination or recovery must be submitted in Lithuanian or English.
If you do not comply with the above mentioned rules for the self-isolation exemption:
• The University will book a hotel room for the 10 days self-isolation period, but you need to pay for the food by yourself. YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO STAY IN THE DORMITORY FOR THE SELF ISOLATION PERIOD. Please inform by email: crypt:dmlrdG9yaWphLnBsaXVza2llbmVAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ=:xx once you will have your flight details confirmed and we will book a room for you.

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);
-    Barbora (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”.